Jamaican
reggae superstar, the Legendary Nesta Robert Marley, known worldwide as
Bob Marley, may have passed through the transition period of life but
his legacy still lives on from posterity to posterity.
Call it
reincarnation; the reggae maestro is set to resurface in Ghana this
month but this time he will not be doing just music but also mix up with
a real feel of his lifetime and experiences.
Music fans and
enthusiasts of Bob Marley’s achievement are yet to have the first ever
peek into the real life of the father behind reggae.
The Rita
Marley Foundation, a non-profit organization, presents the West African
premiere of a feature film produced by Kevin MacDonald, dubbed “Marley”
at the National Theatre on February 22, this year.
This revealing
feature movie promises to give entertainment folks a more emotional
connection with Bob Marley. It is sure to become the definitive
documentary on the much beloved King of Reggae.
Internationally,
the name “Marley” has become synonymous with reggae music and the
culture of Jamaica. It is no concidence that talented Grammy nominee
Rita Marley, originally called Rita Anderson, is also touted as the only
“Queen of Reggae” due to her exceptional exploits as an integral part
of Bob Marley’s legendary career.
She wears many hats as the main
engineer of her husband’s achivements. Her instrumental role saw the
vision and wisdom of Bob Marley become manifest. She continues to be
committed to his great works.
Rita Marley’s music career is no
less than her husband’s outstanding exploits in the reggae fraternity.
She has debuted four albums, all to her credits. Her albums “Who Feels
It Knows It”, “Harambe”, the 1992 Grammy nominated album “We Must Carry
On” and “Spectacle For Tribuffalos” among other classic albums have
pushed the Reggae Queen onto the zenith of success.
Her sizzling
1982 hit “One Draw” created shockwaves around the world and was highly
patronized. “One Draw” made music history as the first reggae single to
top the Billboard Disco Charts. Top of all her entertainment flavour is
her thrilling live performances which are captured on the Marley Magic
videotape as a memento of the 1996 concert, which broke attendance
records for the annual Summer Stage Concert in the United States.
Her recent album “Sunshine After Rain” features tracks produced by her son Stephen Marley, Sly and Robbie and Wyclef Jean.
Rita
Marley upholds the artistic and cultural standards of reggae and
continues to take it to new heights. Her music reflects the versatility
and diversity of Reggae.
She is also a prolific writer and has
authored her multi-lingual autobiography “No Woman No Cry” which was
launched recently in Europe and Africa. The book even before it is
released on a mass scale has already been receiving rapturous reviews.
Her
foundation engages in social welfare programmes for the deprived
children and the elderly around the world, particularly in Africa.
This
Friday, 22nd February, 2013 will indeed be a day to remember because
attendees to the National Theatre will get the chance to watch
all-faceted life moments of the Reggae heavyweight. The feature movie
“Marley” will be the first ever in Ghana.
The movie premiere
will give audience a warm red carpet reception and a cocktail treat.
There will also be a photo exbition to the delight of patrons.
Already, patrons are grabbing tickets awaiting the date to peep at the yet-to-be discovered wonderful moments of Bob Marley.
Show
times for the premiere are pegged at 2:00 pm for the First show with
provisions also made for a second session of the priemiere at 7:30pm.
Tickets
are available for GHC 50 (VIP), GHC 30 for Adults and GHC 10 for
students. Don’t miss out, Come feast your eyes on the triple-packed Bob
Marley hour! Marley, One Love!! We Jammin, We Must Carry On Jah!!! |
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