| By KENNEDY MUDZULI JOHANNESBURG - The spirit of the legendary Bob Marley is alive in Johannesburg. An exhibition titled Freedom Fighters depicting the life of the late Jamaican reggae star and the world’s most popular culture is in full swing at the Constitution Hill. The portraits give Marley’s fans a peek into the life of the famous reggae artist and leader of the band Bob Marley and the Wailers. There is a photo of him relaxing in a room rented for the band in London. Another shows Marley on the road during a tour of the US. In one photo he is reading a Bible near the house where he was born. The exhibition shows the reggae king’s 1966 wedding to Rita, him receiving the UN Third World Peace Medal and his performance at Rufaro Stadium in Harare to mark Zimbabwe’s independence. Also included is Marley’s most defining moment at the 1978 Peace Concert at the National Stadium in Kingston. He summoned politicians Prime Minister Michael Mauley and his bitter rival Edward Seagal to join him on stage, and clasped hands with them in a show of unity. The exhibition, launched by Marley’s wife Rita ends in April after which the photos will be auctioned. kennedym@citizen.co.za |
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