BOB MARLEY: AFRICA'S OUR HEAVEN

On this day in 1981, reggae star Bob Marley passed away. He was 36.

His legacy extends beyond his groundbreaking music. He was a fervent pan-Africanist who envisioned a unified Africa. Though born in Jamaica, Marley never saw Africa as distant. He called it home. He travelled to Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya and Zimbabwe.

Marley recognised the shared struggles of Africans. This was powerfully expressed in anthems such as Africa Unite and Zimbabwe. His music served as a call to resistance against injustice and exploitation. He used it to advocate for a spiritual and physical return to Africa, which he passionately described as Heaven.

Forty-four years after his death, Bob Marley remains the most iconic and cherished reggae artist worldwide. His revolutionary music and unwavering dedication to pan-African ideals resonate deeply with people of African descent everywhere.

Let us know which of his songs you’ll be playing today. 🤟🏾🎵❤️