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Buju Banton wins Festival Song competition; donates prize to Sunbeam Boys' home

The Sunbeam Boys' Home is to receive much needed support as a result of reggae singer Buju Banton's festival song win. 
 
Banton was on Sunday night crowned the 2020 Jamaica Festival song winner, walking away with the prize purse of $3 million for his entry, I am a Jamaican
 
In accepting the winning trophy, he indicated that his charity would be a beneficiary.
 
Buju's win is not without controversy as persons took to social media arguing that his victory was because of his popularity.
 
Fans added that the competition was an avenue for amateurs to gain recognition and earn. 
 
At the launch of the competition Culture Minister Olivia Grange stated that the addition of veteran acts was to renew interest and bring the competition back to it's former glory.
 
Meanwhile, Papa Michigan secured the second spot while newcomer and TVJ host Sakina Deer was placed third.


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