"Ghana will love him": Buju Banton randomly speaks Twi in the US, fans react

Buju Banton Speaks Twi After US Concert, Fans React

A video of Jamaican reggae star Buju Banton speaking Twi is trending.

The musician was in Los Angeles for a concert on June 5.

While taking photos with fans, a Ghanaian fan greeted him in Twi.

Buju replied in the Ghanaian dialect, surprising many fans.

Bigg Hommie Flee, a Ghanaian music executive, recorded the moment. He shared it on TikTok.

Twi is spoken by over nine million Ghanaians and is widely used.

It plays an important role in daily life and culture in Ghana.

In the video, Bigg Hommie Flee asked Buju how he was doing in Twi.

Buju's response amazed him and others around.

This moment follows Buju's 2024 interview where he discussed his ancestry.

He mentioned that his Maroon roots trace back to Nigeria's Igbo people.

Despite his Nigerian heritage, Buju has strong ties to Ghana.

Rumors suggest he dated a Ghanaian woman before going to jail.

That woman is believed to be Nina Atalah, who later dated Asamoah Gyan.

Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy has also collaborated with Buju Banton.

In a 2022 interview, Stonebwoy expressed admiration for Buju.

He said they recorded a song together that hasn't been released yet.

"Buju loves Ghana and knows it well," Stonebwoy added.

Many Ghanaians reacted positively to Buju’s display of Twi skills online.

One user commented: "Bless up from Ghana to Jamaica!"

Another noted how nice it is to see Jamaicans enjoying Africa.

Some reminded others that Buju spent time in Accra due to past relationships.

Overall, fans are excited about Buju Banton's connection to Ghana.