The Peter Tosh Foundation in a post on their official Instagram, has shared that Tosh Fest, an event celebrating the Stepping Razor, is part of a new initiative aimed at addressing disparities in the Reggae legend’s hometown of Belmont, Bluefields- Westmoreland.
Slated for October 19 on what would have been Peter Tosh’s 80th birthday, the festival will see performances from various artistes paying tribute to the Reggae Icon at Natty’s Entertainment Centre in Whitehouse. The foundation wrote that net proceeds from the event, will provide essential resources and sustainable support, to uplift the socio-economic status of underserved communities in the icon’s birth parish.
In addition to Tosh Fest, the foundation shared that other events celebrating the legacy of the Reggae Legend will be held in Kingston and Westmoreland during October.
These include, Tosh Legacy Talks at the University of West Indies Mona Campus on October 16, and a Gala Benefit in Kingston on October 17, at a venue to be announced.
The events will then move to the Reggae icon’s hometown on October 18 with a Youth Day Celebration at Belmont Academy, followed by the grand reopening of the Peter Tosh Memorial on October 19.
Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh was one of the core members of the Wailers Band and a successful solo artiste credited with major hits.
He was a relentless advocate for justice, equality, and the decriminalization of Marijuana. The Reggae Legend was murdered on September 11, 1987, during a home invasion in Kingston. He was only 42 years old.