This October, Peter Tosh’s life and legacy will be celebrated as he marks what would have been his 80th birthday. The Peter Tosh Foundation has announced a new initiative, “Peter Tosh Town,” aimed at addressing the disparities in his hometown of Belmont-Bluefields.

Niambe Tosh, founder of the foundation and Peter Tosh’s daughter, explains that naming his hometown Peter Tosh Town is a fitting tribute to her father’s legacy. “It’s a powerful way to honor his memory and ensure his spirit lives on in the community that shaped him,” she said.

The October festivities will include a series of events such as the Peter Tosh Foundation Benefit Gala, held in partnership with the Peter Tosh Museum; the Tosh Legacy Talk, organized with the University of the West Indies; Peter Tosh Youth Day at Belmont Academy; the reopening of the Memorial Garden; and Tosh Fest, an annual concert featuring top reggae and cultural artists.

Peter Tosh, born Winston Hubert McIntosh, was a pioneering Jamaican reggae musician. He gained fame as a member of The Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer before establishing a successful solo career. Tosh was a staunch advocate for Rastafari and is best known for his influential albums Legalize It and Equal Rights. His 1987 album No Nuclear War won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 1988.