Kingston, St Andrew Parish, Jamaica — Caribbean Region of the Americas (Greater Antilles of the West Indies)
Rita Marley
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 2, 2019
1. Rita Marley Marker
Rita Marley O.D. (Nama Afua Addobea 1)
Founder of The Bob Marley Museum
Internationally, the name Marley has become synonymous with reggae music and the culture of Jamaica. The talented young Rita Anderson, who was raised from childhood in Trench Town, was destined to become an integral part of the musical Marley family. Sister Rita met a local Trench Town youth, Robert Nesta Marley, and love, faith and music became their bond. In 1966 they were married and their lives became forever entwined.
In 1986, Mrs. Marley had the vision and wisdom to transform Bob Marley's home into the Bob Marley Museum. It is in her capacity as Founder and Chairperson of The Robert Marley Foundation, The Bob Marley Museum and The Rita Marley Foundation, that Nana Rita continues to carry on the Legacy of her husband Bob Marley.
In 1996 the Jamaican government awards Mrs. Rita Marley the Order Of Distinction for her outstanding work and accomplishments.
Mrs. Rita Marley O.D. is a proud, vibrant, confident Jamaican woman who is thankful for her many blessing and continues to give back to Jamaica and Africa the two societies she loves dearly.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bob Marley (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir William Alexander Bustamante (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Norman Washington Manley (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Marcus Mossiah Garvey (approx. 2.1 kilometers away); Paul Bogle (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); George William Gordon (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); Samuel Sharpe (approx. 2.2 kilometers away); The Order of National Hero (approx. 2.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kingston.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 2, 2019
2. Rita Marley Marker
The marker can be seen in this view to the right, on the left upon entering from Hope Road into the Bob Marley Museum.
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, February 2, 2019
3. Rita Marley Marker
The marker is on the right in this view, although in profile and difficult to see. In the distance is the Bob Marley residence and recording studio, now the Bob Marley Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
