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The mission of the Peter Tosh Foundation is to realize the dream of a legend through education, partnership, and the empowerment of everyday people.
AKAYDA MCINTOSH
Secretary of the Board
Akayda McIntosh is the oldest child of Peter Tosh’s eldest, Stephen McIntosh and is very proud to carry on the responsibility of her lineage. Hailing from Kingston, Jamaica, the granddaughter of this reggae icon has been instrumental in keeping the legacy of her grandfather alive in music, business and philanthropy. Believing her grandfather is truly a prophet, Akayda is inspired by his music and his words. Peter Tosh played a major role in music and culture and he remains relevant and continues to impact society. As such, Akayda shares his belief in ‘equal rights and justice’ for all and is committed to share that with the world.
Akayda earned her Bachelors of Education from York University and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo, both in Canada. After completing her studies, she spent time travelling around Europe, teaching various studies.
In 2013, she officially assumed integral roles in the operations of the Peter Tosh Estate. Currently she serves as the Executive Assistant for the Peter Tosh Estate and also serves as Secretary for both PT Capital, which manages Peter Tosh’s cannabis brand and the Peter Tosh Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the estate.
Akayda McIntosh works to expand the Peter Tosh brand to new audiences by travelling the world and sharing the vision and legacy of her grandfather. She aims to connect people, particularly children, of varied cultures and back-grounds to promote inclusion and diversity. In 2016, Akayda worked with her family and partners to open the official Peter Tosh Museum in New Kingston, Jamaica. It is Akayda’s mission to have The Peter Tosh Museum, the Tosh brand and her grandfather’s music serve as catalytic agents for disseminating Peter Tosh’s beliefs to the world.
Akayda’s love for fashion and media serve as the foundation and impetus for projects that she hopes to bring to light now and in the future. She is truly honored to not only carry the “Tosh” name, more so, she is honored to carry the legacy of her grandfather.
