“Pray for Jamaica” — TobyMac Urges Global Support as Hurricane Melissa Devastates His Wife’s Homeland
Renowned Christian music icon TobyMac has issued a heartfelt call for prayer and aid following the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm that tore through Jamaica last week, leaving a trail of destruction and despair. The hurricane — one of the strongest in recent history — battered the island’s southwestern coast with winds reaching 185 mph, toppling power lines, flooding communities, and crippling vital food and water supplies. According to reports, at least 28 lives have been lost, while nearly 60 percent of the island remains without electricity. For TobyMac, born Kevin Michael McKeehan, the tragedy hits deeply personal — his wife, Amanda, is Jamaican, and the artist has long spoken passionately about the island’s culture and its people, whom he considers family.
In an emotional message shared online, TobyMac urged his millions of followers to unite in prayer and tangible support for Jamaica’s recovery efforts. “This beautiful island that means so much to our family is hurting,” he wrote. “Please pray for strength, healing, and restoration.” As relief organizations race against time to provide food, shelter, and medical care, TobyMac’s appeal underscores the urgent need for global compassion and assistance. Known for spreading messages of faith and hope through his music, the multi-GRAMMY® winner is now channeling that same energy into rallying the world for a cause close to his heart — helping Jamaica rise again from the storm’s wreckage.
