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No Obama for Buju concert!

- other celebrity guests such as Jay-Z and Beyonce unconfirmed
Despite speculation being rife, there is no confirmation that 44th President of the United States of America, Barack H. Obama, left, and entertainers Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter, centre, and her husband Shawn C. Carter aka Jay-Z, right, will be in attendance at the Long Walk to Freedom Concert, featuring Reggae superstar Mark Anthony Myrie aka Buju Banton, at Festival Grounds on Saturday June 15, 2019. Photo: Internet Source
The dome styled stage being set for the Long Walk to Freedom Concert, featuring Reggae superstar Mark Anthony Myrie aka Buju Banton, at Festival Grounds on Saturday June 15, 2019. Photo: VINO
The dome styled stage being set for the Long Walk to Freedom Concert, featuring Reggae superstar Mark Anthony Myrie aka Buju Banton, at Festival Grounds on Saturday June 15, 2019. Photo: VINO
The Long Walk to Freedom Concert is being promoted by KT Productions in collaboration with Pumpstation Productions, Westline Entertainment and Xclusive Levels. Photo: Provided
The Long Walk to Freedom Concert is being promoted by KT Productions in collaboration with Pumpstation Productions, Westline Entertainment and Xclusive Levels. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As Tortola and the rest of the Virgin Islands, as well as other parts of the Caribbean, get in high gear for the Long Walk to Freedom Concert, featuring Reggae superstar Mark Anthony Myrie aka 'Buju Banton', at Festival Grounds on Saturday June 15, 2019, speculation is rife as to who will be some of the celebrity guests in attendance.

There are reports circulating that the 44th President of the United States of America, Barack H. Obama, will be in attendance. However, our newsroom- after extensive research and making contact with his office in Washington DC- believes the former president will not be in attendance at the event.

Mr Obama, along with his wife Michelle, last set foot in the Virgin Islands in January 2017 on a 10-day vacation.

There is also speculation that other entertainers such as Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter and her husband Shawn C. Carter aka 'Jay-Z' will be here; however, our news desk cannot confirm as calls to both their agents in New York and California were not returned.

However, if there is any celebrity attending the Long Walk to Freedom Concert on Tortola this weekend, Virgin Islands News Online will be the first to break the accurate information.

Security doubles up for Buju concert

When contacted, Police Commissioner Michael B. Matthews declined to comment on all rumours of celebrities attending the concert; however, he stated there is a policing plan in place to handle the increased numbers across the territory throughout the weekend.

“This involves not only increased RVIPF resources but working with other emergency responders, USVI law enforcement, local customs, immigration, DDM and private security. Our intention is to ensure everybody enjoys the weekend events safely and securely,” Mr Matthews said.

The Long Walk to Freedom Concert is being promoted by KT Productions in collaboration with Pumpstation Productions, Westline Entertainment and Xclusive Levels.

20 Responses to “No Obama for Buju concert!”

  • 123 (13/06/2019, 13:25) Like (9) Dislike (11) Reply
    VINO you are always on top of things
  • The Reaper (13/06/2019, 13:26) Like (25) Dislike (10) Reply

    Kyron A.McMaster is come home..we all for got him ,He put the bvi on the $%^& Map *&^% Buju Obama Jay.Z Beyonce. Kyron .A McMaster he is coming Home Home Home

    • @ The Reaper (13/06/2019, 15:04) Like (3) Dislike (6) Reply
      For god sake who want to see you
    • bvi (14/06/2019, 06:19) Like (2) Dislike (8) Reply
      Meson, McMaster ent from here, he is an island men.
      His Parent ent Ban here.
      • vvi (14/06/2019, 09:32) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        His mother is from Long Look and his father, I believe, was born here but his grandparents from father side not born in the BVI
  • ... (13/06/2019, 13:28) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big up to Kennie and the others Much success.
  • ViPP (13/06/2019, 14:16) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Guess I will be the only celebrity in the house then
  • ABC (13/06/2019, 15:05) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    Who is the pm that is coming
  • wize up (13/06/2019, 15:33) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    make sure the security is top class and enforcement is the key
  • secret service (13/06/2019, 16:03) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    sooo, you think they will confirm that yes he'll be here? come on! #45 can be in the crowd with his cap and jeans and Michelle in her cut up shorts and change her wig and not a soul will recognize them. All they gotta do is don't speak
  • Tafari Zharr (13/06/2019, 16:10) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Natures little secrets Must Hush Be Still and be the keeper of secrets.
  • !! (13/06/2019, 16:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    I just hope they'll post an article, as soon as the artists for this weekend land.
  • 2 grand (13/06/2019, 17:00) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Loose lips sink ships creep up and come up
  • The Reaper (13/06/2019, 18:23) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who ever cross me @The Reaper on the New website Hmmmmmm look behind Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha Next time it’s personal
  • Check Yo'self (13/06/2019, 23:32) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    For those of you who won't shut up about not going to the Buju concert, save your breath from trying to bring other people into your misery. You people demonstrating such stinking attitudes for a show. I wonder if the other countries behaved this way.

    Those who attending would be enjoying conscious vibes.

    As for the rest of you who passing judgment about what pastors would think about their parishioners attending, it is nobody's business but the people who buy their ticket. You would think you don't believe in Jesus or attend church so it doesn't apply to you. It's God you have to answer to not a pastor. Study to show thyself approved by God.

    Like Buju song goes, "He who seeks knowledge begins with humbleness". You can also find that in the Bible: Proverbs 15:14 (KJV) The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.
  • 1 (14/06/2019, 21:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok vino if you say so
  • PERIODT (15/06/2019, 22:02) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok but stan bts and stream epiphany


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