On 28 August 1975, the Ethiopian state media reported that Emperor Haile Selassie had died on 27 August of "respiratory failure" following complications from a prostate examination followed up by a prostate operation. Dr. Asrat Woldeyes … [Read more...] about THE END OF AN EMPIRE
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BOB MARLEY IS LAID TO HIS FINAL REST
On 21 May, 1981 BOB MARLEY was laid to rest in the village of Nine Mile. In his casket was his red Gibson Les Paul guitar, a football, a Bible opened at Psalm 23, and a stalk of ganja placed there by Rita Marley. On the day before the … [Read more...] about BOB MARLEY IS LAID TO HIS FINAL REST
11 MAY 1981 – BOB MARLEY LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
On May 11, 1981 ROBERT NESTA MARLEY lost his battle with cancer. In July 1977, Marley was found to have a acral lentiginous melanoma under the nail of a toe. Contrary to urban legend, this lesion was not caused by an injury during a … [Read more...] about 11 MAY 1981 – BOB MARLEY LOSES BATTLE WITH CANCER
THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/27/19
- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: July 23, Rastafarians around the world rejoice in Ethiopia’s EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I's birthday celebrations. VYBZ KARTEL reportedly rushed to the hospital yet again. Blessed Earth … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/27/19
RAS NALDO KILLED IN KINGSTON
Singer Robert Goodison, aka RAS NALDO, was shot and killed by gunman along Henry Morgan Drive in Kingston on Saturday. Hunts Bay police says that residents heard loud explosions around 11:30 a.m. and they later stumbled upon Naldo's body … [Read more...] about RAS NALDO KILLED IN KINGSTON