He was bold. He was fearless. He was the militant prophet of reggae. Peter Tosh, co-founder of The Wailers and a towering voice for justice, never held his tongue — even when his life was on the line.
But in the weeks before his brutal murder in September 1987, Peter sat for one final, unnerving interview. And what he said that day now feels like a prophecy.
Long buried in the shadows of time, those final recorded words are resurfacing — and they may change the way you see his life, his death, and his fight forever.
🎤 The Interview They Tried to Forget
The interview was conducted in Kingston just weeks before that tragic night when gunmen stormed Tosh’s home and shot him in cold blood.
At the time, Peter was deeply frustrated with the state of Jamaica, its politics, and the ongoing oppression of the poor and Rastafari community. He spoke passionately — and, as it turns out, prophetically — about corruption, surveillance, betrayal, and the price of truth.
What stood out most?
“I know they watching me. I know I’m a threat. But mi nah stop talk. Mi rather dead with truth than live with lies.”
Those were his words — raw, unfiltered, and eerily final.
🚨 A Man Who Knew the Cost of Truth
Peter Tosh had long been a target — not just for his radical lyrics, but for his refusal to bow to the system.
- He openly challenged government leaders.
- He demanded reparations for slavery.
- He used global stages like One Love Peace Concert to call out Babylon — right to their faces.
And in that last interview, he made it clear:
“Truth is not popular. But truth must come. Even if it come with blood.”
💔 The Night Everything Ended
On September 11, 1987, armed men entered Tosh’s home and demanded money. But many believe it was more than a robbery.
He was shot in front of close friends, including reggae artist Santa Davis and disc jockey Jeff Dixon, in what many still suspect was a targeted assassination disguised as a home invasion.
What adds to the heartbreak?
Just days earlier, Peter had told a friend:
“If I die, don’t cry fi me. Carry on di work. Don’t let dem silence di truth.”
🔥 Why His Last Words Still Matter
Peter Tosh didn’t just sing for freedom — he lived and died for it.
And those final interviews — once buried in forgotten archives — are now resurfacing thanks to dedicated fans and truth-seekers.
In them, you hear not just a musician, but a warrior — exhausted, surrounded by threats, but still standing firm in his mission.
His final message?
“Mi nah beg fi peace. Mi fight fi justice. Even if mi voice be di last one.”
🌍 A Legacy Buried… But Not Forgotten
Mainstream history often paints Bob Marley as the peaceful prophet. But Peter Tosh was the fire.
His last interview, his final words, and his sudden death still raise unanswered questions — about who silenced him and why.
And with each passing year, that chilling interview feels more and more like a warning the world ignored.
✊ Final Thoughts
Peter Tosh once said, “Everyone is crying out for peace, but none is crying out for justice.”
Now, as his final words echo across generations, the question isn’t just how he died — but why so few listened while he was still alive.
Listen now. Read his last words. Share them.
Before they bury the truth for good.