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12 Feb

“Bob Marley: One Love” Set To Premiere At Silverbird Cinemas

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Reggae music enthusiasts and followers of Bob Marley are gearing up for an unforgettable cinematic experience as the highly anticipated "Bob Marley: One Love" movie is set to premiere at Silverbird Cinemas, located in West Hills Mall and Accra Mall, on Friday, February 16. The premiere promises patrons an immersive journey into the life and musical legacy of the iconic musician, aiming to encapsulate Bob Marley's profound message of love, unity, and social change. Starring Lashana Lynch as Rita Marley and Kingsley Ben-Adir as Bob Marley, the film boasts a stellar cast featuring some of Hollywood's finest talents. Produced by…

28 Jul

Stonebwoy Features On Remake Of Bob Marley’s ‘Africa Unite’ Album

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Legendary reggae icon Bob Marley has recruited elite Ghanaian reggae and dancehall musician Stonebwoy for his latest project, a tribute album titled "Africa Unite". Scheduled for release on Friday, August 4, 2023, the 10-track collection promises new interpretations of the renowned reggae musician’s most popular songs. The magnificent posthumous album features the colossal hits reimagined with the infectious rhythms of Afrobeats by the best in reggae and Afrobeats' fusion, including the popular "Buffalo Soldier," which features the Ghanaian BET award-winner and GRAMMY-nominated singer. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Stonebwoy's career, adding to his list of esteemed partnerships with…

31 Jan

If Bob Marley Were Alive, Do You Think He Will Feature Sarkodie? Blakk Rasta Blasts Reggae Legend’s Family

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Ghanaian reggae-dancehall singer and broadcaster Blakk Rasta has opined on Sarkodie’s feature on Bob Marley’s "Stir It Up" remix. According to him, Sarkodie’s feature with Bob Marley is a desecration of the legacy of the legendary musician. Speaking on his show on Accra-based 3FM, Blakk Rasta noted that the rapper’s attitude has tarnished the legacy of the legendary reggae singer and the originality of the song meant to praise the legend’s lover. “What Sarkodie did is just a desecration of the legacy of Bob Marley. It’s so shameful. What Sarkodie did is nothing but the desecration of the music king.…

24 Jan

Sarkodie Explains Why He Rapped In Twi On Bob Marley ‘Stir It Up’ Feature

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Rapper Sarkodie has revealed that Bob Marley’s team pushed for him to rap mainly in Twi for the ‘Stir It Up’ remake. Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Tuesday, Sarkodie explained that when he first got the call to be on the Bob Marley remake, he had every intention to put together an English dominant verse for the song. He told Andy Dosty that he felt he needed to have his verse in a language the late Reggae star’s team will understand. However, Sarkodie said that after he sent in the first draft, Bob Marley’s team said they would…

23 Jan

Sarkodie Replies Shatta Wale’s Troll That He Featured Bob Marley’s Ghost

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Award-winning rapper, Sarkodie says he has received an outpour of love and support from industry players since his collaboration with Bob Marley was released. Industry colleague Shatta Wale in a tone some have said is cynical that Sarkodie should be applauded for being featured by a ghost on the song ‘Stir It Up.’ During an interview on Luv FM’sDrive Time, not only did Shatta mock the project, but he also downplayed the significance of Sarkodie being featured on a Bob Marley classic. ” don’t think it should be a problem. As we hear, Sarkodie has featured Bob Marley, it’s so beautiful,…

20 Jan

I Almost Rejected Bob Marley’s ‘Stir It Up’ Remake Offer – Sarkodie

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Rapper Sarkodie has revealed that he nearly passed on the opportunity to work on Bob Marley’s classic, ‘Stir It Up’ remake. The song was released on Friday, January 20, 2023, on all streaming media platforms. In a conversation on the popular +44 Podcast, the Ghanaian artiste said that he felt he was not worthy to have his vocals on the same track as the legendary Reggae icon’s. https://twitter.com/sarkodie/status/1616088395263909888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1616088395263909888%7Ctwgr%5Eccb45281cb5611ee39e833129a2b50413be4e647%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fi-almost-rejected-bob-marleys-stir-it-up-remake-offer-sarkodie%2F “When I had the email, I almost passed it on and not just out of respect, I felt that I was not worthy to lay my vocals next to the legend. I…

20 Jan

Kwame Dadzie: Reviewing Sarkodie’s Bob Marley Feature, ‘Stir It Up’

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“Someone bigger than Jay-Z” — does this phrase ring a bell? My social media timelines were inundated with the phrase when news broke that Ghanaian artiste Sarkodie would be featured on a remake of Bob Marley and the Wailers’ ‘Stir it Up’. “Someone bigger than Jay-Z” is reminiscent of an interview music producer Possigee granted blogger Kobby Kyei about two years ago that Sarkodie was working on a project with “someone bigger than Jay Z.” Most fans of Sarkodie (including other music lovers) thought the feature would be on his ‘No Pressure’ album which was released in 2021 – but…

20 Jan

At This Point, No Feature Can Give Me Sleepless Nights – Sarkodie

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Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, who has posthumously featured Bob Marley, details how growth has impacted how he views certain activities in the music industry. In a resurfaced interview with OnePlayAfrican, Sarkodie talks about how different milestones constituted pivotal points in his career. Citing his first performance, first hit song, first collaboration, and first award as achievements in his musical journey, Sarkodie noted that his priorities have changed over time, but his fans may still be clouting for that which he has no interest in. “There are highs at every level. Being on a platform performing, that was a high. Having a hit…

19 Jan

Sarkodie To Feature On Bob Marley’s ‘Stir It Up’ Remix

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Rapper Sarkodie is starting 2023 with a bang. The celebrated rapper has landed an international collaboration with legendary Reggae musician, Bob Marley. Although the Jamaican star is late, his team made a decision to release a posthumous version of his smash hit ‘Stir It Up’ with The Wailers. Featured in this remix is Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie. Bob Marley’s team made the announcement on his social media pages. The song will be released on Friday, January 20, 2023. https://www.instagram.com/reel/CnkMzGojqFT/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=86d8a34c-f81a-48fe-a781-9e8588c03da3 Sarkodie who was delighted to have this opportunity noted that he was grateful to the Marley family for choosing him for the…

28 Dec

Bob Marley’s Grandson, Reggae Star Jo Mersa Marley, Dead

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Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, son of musician Stephen Marley and the grandson of reggae legend Bob Marley, has died. He was 31. A rep for the singer confirmed Marley’s death to Rolling Stone, but did not give a cause of death. The Jamaican American reggae artist was allegedly found unresponsive in a vehicle, according to an initial tweet by journalist Abka Fitz-Henley on Tuesday. South Florida radio station WZPP posted on Instagram that it had confirmed Jo Mersa’s passing and said he died of an asthma attack, though it did not specify a location where it happened. It noted that the singer leaves behind a wife and daughter.…