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The legendary Peter Tosh is synonymous with such as son Andrew Tosh, grandson Dre Tosh,

reggae music, and even in the height of his granddaughter Jahzarah Tosh, Marcia Griffiths,

career, he was considered a rebel – speaking out Luciano, Etana, Kabaka Pyramid, Tarrus
against injustice – but was not always given the Riley, Mermans Mosengo, Chronixx, Denroy

honor he deserved. In the years since he passed Morgan, Zak Starkey and Shhh Liguz – who

on to Zion in 1987, his music and messages of all played in tribute to the late star. Jamaican

equal rights, justice and cannabis legalization Prime Minister Andrew Holness stated at the

are as relevant as ever and continue to inspire opening, “Many years ago, you maybe would
and influence. not have had this profile and composition of a

gathering for Peter Tosh... My, how things have
After much anticipation to honor this cultural,

social and political icon, the Peter Tosh changed.” Continuing to add, “I want to say

Museum opened on October 19, 2016, in how very important it is for us to put in place

Kingston, Jamaica. The five-day grand opening the institutions that will protect and preserve,
celebrations, which were attended by music but also project our history, and that is what

celebrities and government officials alike, this museum will do.”

included a benefit concert, cocktail event, Niambe McIntosh, Tosh’s daughter and

symposium at The University of the West administrator of the Peter Tosh Estate, provided

Indies, tour of the Peter Tosh Memorial Garden the Reggae Festival Guide with further insights to
and more. The benefit concert featured artists the opening of the museum.

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