‘Rita Marley: Mystic of a Queen’, an exhibition spearheaded by Cedella Marley with support from members of the Marley family members, and curated by Berette S. Macaulay, was officially opened on Bob Marley’s 77th birthday past Sunday, February 6.
Primary Minister Andrew Holness Opposition Leader Mark Golding Minister of Society, Gender, Entertainment and Athletics, Olivia Grange and reggae legend Marcia Griffiths of the I-Three fame, have been among a range of delegates at the non-public viewing.
The Bob Marley Museum’s new set up debuted to significant commendation and admiration in the course of the Bob Marley Roots 77 ‘earthstrong’ celebrations. Built to spend tribute to a living legend’s legacy, it honours Dr Alferita Marley, also regarded as ‘Rita’ (or ‘Nana’ by her spouse and children) for her magnanimous and multifaceted contributions to the globe of culture, amusement, and company.
The exhibition gives greater perception into the numerous aspects of the work of the matriarch of the Marley spouse and children as a businesswoman, philanthropist and recording artiste.
“February 6 is normally a particular day for us, and as a lot of might be informed, my mom is the founder of both equally the Bob Marley Museum and the once-a-year Bob Marley birthday celebration. It’s only fitting that we honour her and open up this exhibition as element of our celebration this calendar year,” shared Cedella Marley, CEO of the Marley Group of Organizations.
The gallery features pictures, costumes and artifacts from Nana Rita, spanning her job as a member of the I-Three to her solo vocation as a Grammy-nominated artiste with hits like Who Colt the Game, Harambe, and Just One particular Extra Morning. There is also a multimedia presentation, that includes snippets of Rita Marley’s life and testimonials from her beloved local community.
“It was an honour to undertake this perform, and I am eternally grateful for Cedella’s confidence in the course of action,” curator Macaulay said.
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The staff of federal government officials, other dignitaries, particular friends, and near close friends of the loved ones who had been in attendance praised the exhibit for its comprehensiveness and soul.
In a statement introduced on his formal Instagram account, the prime minister mentioned:
“This afternoon, I toured The Rita Marley art exhibition ‘Mystic of a Queen’, a central element of Bob Marley’s 77th birthday celebrations. We rejoice the residing achievements of Dr Rita Marley OJ, OD, LITT, whose resilience, toughness and vision served to construct Tuff Gong Intercontinental, creating the Bob Marley Museum.”
Minister Olivia ‘Babsy’ Grange also shared feelings of satisfaction in a related put up after the party, declaring:
“It was my honour to be at the opening of my sister, Rita Marley’s exhibition, ‘Mystic of A Queen’ these days as we rejoice her spouse Bob Marley’s 77th birthstrong. Enjoy you, Sista Rita.”
The installation was genuinely a family affair, with film director and actress Donisha Prendergast, granddaughter of Bob and Rita Marley, introducing the exhibition and extolling the merits of her grandmother’s life’s function.
“Many are referred to as, and handful of are picked, but I generally increase that even less remedy. My grandmother, Rita Marley, is 1 of the types who answered that phone … . ‘One love’ is an motion, not just a tune that my grandparents sang,” she claimed.
The exhibit will turn into a long lasting fixture at the Bob Marley Museum at 56 Hope Road, and will be built-in into the recent everyday tours for people.