Today May, 11 is celebrated all over the world as Bob Marley's day. a day set aside to commensurate the death of a great reggae icon, legend, prophet "Bob Marley". To mark this great day I want to bring to you ten things about Bob Marley you really need to know.

1. Bob Marley’s original name was Nesta Robert
Marley but his middle and first name were
swapped around to preserve his masculinity after
a comment was made that Nesta was seen as a
girl’s name. This was not the only thing which
was noticeably different from his birth certificate.
After Bob was born on 6th February 1945, it took
his mother a while to finally get him officially
registered, meaning the date on his birth
certificate was incorrect, stating he was born on
6th April.

2. From the age of four it was discovered Bob
Marley could read palms. When Cedella (Bob’s
mother) first heard of this from relatives and
neighbours she took it as a joke. These palm
readings invariably came true, which left his
mother quite shaken. When Bob was a lot older
and returned to Kingston, a woman asked him to
read her palm - he replied: “I’m not reading no
more hand: I’m singing now.”

3. In Kingston Bob Marley was known by the
natives as a “white boy”. This was due to his
mixed raced origins being clearly visible in his
facial skin. This made Bob feel very alienated
although was a huge aid in helping him build up
his confidence and self-esteem, turning him into
the man he was.

4. When Bob was at school his best subject was
mathematics. He didn’t stay in school for long
though, and left at a young age when he
managed to secure himself as an apprentice
welder. After a dangerous injury in which a piece
of metal flew into his eye, he decided to leave,
ultimately for the whole world’s benefit.

5. After being arrested for possession of
marijuana, the singer spent a month in prison,
during which time he met many prisoners that he
formed strong relationships with. These prisoners
motivated him to write songs with a more
political message.

6. The record label Tuff Gong was set up by Bob.
It was named after his self-made nickname. This
record label now boasts one of the largest audio
recording facilities in the Caribbean.

7. Bob was well known for being a bit of a ladies
man. Throughout his life he had an involvement
in many different women’s lives. Several of these
women bore him children - he had one main
chat-up line: “Yuh wan have ma baby?”
Apparently he used this a little bit too much.

8. Once he’d found success Marley became
extremely generous with this money. Having
grown up in a poor family in Jamaica he knew
how difficult it was to get by. He decided to put
his goodwill into practice by buying houses for
friends and supported many of the poor in
Jamaica.

9. A 1977 football injury led doctors to discover a
malignant melanoma in Marley’s toe. They
recommended amputation, but he refused for
religious reasons. The tumour then spread, which
ultimately caused his death.

10. When Bob was terminally ill he wanted to end
his days in Jamaica, but unfortunately, on the
Germany to Jamaica journey, didn’t make it past
Miami. Ever the romantic, he was buried on home
turf along with a soccer ball, his Gibson Les Paul
guitar, and a bud of marijuana.

RIP Hon Robert Nesta Marley
RIP A great prophet
One love.

Nothing to know about him again. the guy don die e don die!

wow

I heard the gut smoke too much weed and died as a result of that

lonngmann:
I heard the gut smoke too much weed and died as a result of that

No he didn't died of weed rather he died of Cancer as a result of an injury he'd had while playing soccer

I thought he died of cancer



ANYway...

kip resting Marley...UR MANHOOD STILL LIVES

How Bob is a made up nickname for someone was whose name was Robert is still a mystery to me, Bob and Bobby is to Robert what Will,Liam and Bill is to William.

Noted. RIP Mr. Reggae Mr. Marley. But the guy dey smoke sha

He was great and he legendary will always live on
cheek out 2015 Bob Marley day trend https://www.nairaland.com/2306596/2015-bob-marley-day-remembering

Np- bob marley one love

He suffered from Epilepsy due to an injury to the head$he gave the son writer credit of "No woman,No cry" to a friend who helped him when he was struggling so that the guy,may maintain his restaurant business.

chucky234:
How Bob is a made up nickname for someone was whose name was Robert is still a mystery to me, Bob and Bobby is to Robert what Will,Liam and Bill is to William.

Tuffgong is the self made/made up nickname.

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