Bob Marleys body?

Discussion in 'Rastafari' started by Nimrod's Apprentice, Jan 17, 2005.

  1. Nimrod's Apprentice

    Nimrod's Apprentice Member

    Messages:
    547
    Likes Received:
    1
    I heard they are moving it Ethiopia. Is that true?
     
  2. Sera Michele

    Sera Michele Senior Member

    Messages:
    3,579
    Likes Received:
    1
  3. ElChivato

    ElChivato SeNioR MeMBeR

    Messages:
    1,697
    Likes Received:
    1
    yeah, for what would have been his 60th bday, i think.
     
  4. goldmund

    goldmund Member

    Messages:
    746
    Likes Received:
    0
    Nope. Weird chain of events. Apparently Rita had told press that his body would be moved and it had been okay'd with Ethiopian authorities. Originally Ethiopia had said no, didn't want the herb association & possible "morrison" like grave reverence. Her remarks suggested this would take place during his 60th birthday celebrations which have been going on for the past month in Addis Ababa.
    Then as the media was abuzz with the possibility, Rita denied that she had made such claims and just mentioned that it was a long-term goal.
     
  5. sm0key42o8

    sm0key42o8 Senior Member

    Messages:
    3,020
    Likes Received:
    21
    In January 2005, it was reported (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4168883.stm) that Rita Marley is planning to have her late husband's remains exhumed and reburied in Shashamane, Ethiopia. In announcing the decision to move Marley's remains to Ethiopia, Rita Marley said: "Bob's whole life is about Africa, it is not Jamaica." There is as lot of resistance to this proposal in Jamaica. The birthday celebrations for what would have been his 60th birthday on February 6th 2005 were celebrated in Shashamane for the first time, having previously always been held in Jamaica.
     

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Dismiss Notice