Maxi Priest is sending a plane of supplies to Jamaica and teaming with Sean Paul and BritCham Guyana to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts.
Reggae legend Maxi Priest is stepping up in a big way for Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa left parts of the island damaged — and he’s not doing it alone.
According to Maxi’s team, the singer is organizing a plane loaded with supplies to help communities hit hardest by the storm, while rallying partners and fellow artists to amplify relief efforts.
Maxi’s camp told TMZ Hip Hop that they’re launching a GoFundMe with new label partner Intercept Music to support humanitarian work on the ground. While that fundraiser is being set up, Maxi is urging fans and supporters to donate to Food For The Poor Jamaica — a relief organization that already has high-profile support: Sean Paul has pledged to match donations up to $100,000.
The effort is both grassroots and international. Maxi is working closely with the British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) to raise additional funds, and is helping coordinate with Tropical Sun grocers — the UK’s large distributor of African and Caribbean products — to send canned goods and rice to Jamaica. Those items are listed among the immediate supplies being prepped to fly out to the island.
It’s not just logistics behind the scenes. Maxi and Faizal Khan, chairman of BritCham Guyana, will take the campaign public this week. The pair are set to lead a networking segment at the BritCham Guyana Business Forum & Networking Event hosted at Chelsea Football Club’s Stamford Bridge in London on Thursday, where they hope to boost donations and awareness for hurricane relief. Organizers say the networking slot is designed to bring business leaders, community organizers and donors into the fold.
For Maxi, the move is personal — and collaborative. He and Sean Paul recently teamed up musically, releasing a duet called “Feel So Alive” through Intercept Music, and the artists have since channeled that partnership into humanitarian action for their home country. Maxi’s push combines the practical — food and essential supplies flown to Jamaica — with fundraising and high-profile visibility to encourage others to chip in.
Those interested in helping can follow Maxi’s team for the official GoFundMe launch and are encouraged to donate now to Food For The Poor Jamaica, where Sean Paul’s matching pledge effectively doubles private contributions until the $100,000 cap is reached. Maxi’s coordination with distributors and business chambers aims to make deliveries faster and ensure supplies reach communities in need.
As rescue and recovery efforts continue, this coordinated effort shows how artists, diaspora organizations and commercial partners can pool resources quickly after a natural disaster. Maxi’s involvement — from organizing a supply plane to pushing for matched donations and in-person fundraising at a London event — adds momentum to relief efforts that charities and local groups will use to rebuild and recover.
If you want to support the relief drive: keep an eye on Maxi Priest’s official channels and Intercept Music for the GoFundMe link, donate to Food For The Poor Jamaica today to have your gift matched by Sean Paul (up to $100K), and spread the word. Every contribution helps get supplies into the hands of families and communities rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa.
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