Peter Tosh was more than just a reggae legend—he was a revolutionary voice for justice. As one of the founding members of The Wailers alongside Bob Marley and Bunny Wailer, Tosh used his music to challenge oppression, corruption, and inequality. But in 1987, his fearless activism came to a tragic end when he was brutally murdered in his own home.
What he said before his death, however, is nothing short of chilling.
A Voice Too Powerful to Silence
Throughout his career, Peter Tosh was known for his bold and unfiltered views. Songs like Equal Rights and Legalize It made him a target of powerful forces, but Tosh refused to back down. He spoke openly about government corruption, police brutality, and the struggle of the oppressed.
He once declared:
"I am not afraid of the police, I am not afraid of politicians, because they can kill the messenger, but they can’t kill the message."
Little did he know how prophetic those words would be.
The Night of His Murder
On September 11, 1987, Tosh was at his home in Kingston, Jamaica, when gunmen stormed in. Led by a man he had once tried to help, they demanded money. Tosh, always defiant, refused. What happened next was a horrifying execution—Tosh was shot multiple times, along with several others in the house.
But those who were there say that before the fatal shots rang out, he uttered words that now feel like an eerie prophecy.
His Chilling Final Words
According to close friends, Peter Tosh’s last words before being silenced were:
"They want to stop me, but they can’t stop what is coming."
Some believe he was speaking about the revolution he had been fighting for—an awakening of the people against oppression. Others think he was predicting his own assassination, knowing that his outspoken nature had made him too dangerous to the system.
The Aftermath: A Martyr for Justice
News of his murder sent shockwaves across the world. Fans and fellow artists, including Mick Jagger, paid tribute to the man who never wavered in his fight for truth.
Even in death, Tosh’s words remain powerful. His music continues to inspire new generations of activists and truth-seekers. And perhaps, as he predicted, “what is coming” is still unfolding today.
His killers may have silenced him, but his message lives on—louder than ever.
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