Rocky Dawuni: Bob Marley was defender of the poor
The legendary reggae singer died of melanoma (cancer) in 1981 at the age of 36 years at a hospital in Miami
Rocky Dawuni, the Ghanaian reggae superstar has described Bob Marley as a pan-Africanist and the defender of the poor in society.
Speaking to Kwaku Nhyira-Addo on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (11 May) Dawuni was purely an African musician.
“Bob was not only a musician, he was a pan-Africanist, defender of the poor, a spiritual conduit and also a teacher. Artiste like myself and so many other artistes that I have met around the world were profoundly inspired by Bob Marley.”
“Bob represented an issue that has been plaguing humanity and not only black people in terms of injustice,” Dawuni said.
Death
The legendary reggae singer impacted culture and politics through music. Here’s what he told his son on his deathbed.
The Jamaican singer-songwriter died of melanoma (cancer) in 1981 at the age of 36 years at a hospital in Miami.
During his lifetime, the famed reggae singer had 11 children and created an ever-lasting legacy with his deeply poetic songwriting style which made a global impact and garnered the singer multiple awards.
Marley’s music still lights up many stages as famous musicians continue to memorialise and be inspired by his music and ‘good vibes’ spirit.
Reporting by Fred Dzakpata in Accra
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