Bob Marley
Bob Marley was a Jamaican musician and cultural icon, born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica. He is best known for popularizing reggae music worldwide and for his profound lyrics that often touched on themes of love, resistance, and social justice. Marley's music, particularly with his band The Wailers, produced timeless hits like 'No Woman, No Cry,' 'One Love,' and 'Stir It Up.' His vibrant personality and Rastafarian beliefs made him a symbol of peace and unity. Marley passed away on May 11, 1981, due to complications from melanoma, but his legacy continues to inspire generations through his music and philosophy.
Born on Feb 06, 1945 (80 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 5 | 8.80 | 0.36% | +70% | 2,961,167 | 17,889 | $15,000 | 91$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 88,094 | $448,000 | 191$ |
| Italy | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 22,628 | $2,000,000 | 749$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,105 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Tunisia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 11,818,619 | 8,981 | $45,000 | 34$ |
| Totals | 9 | 286,411,201 | 139,697 | $2,513,100 | 1,067$ |
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Tunisia:
Bob Marley is an artist who helped popularize the Rastafari movement through his music.
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Jamaica:
Prophet Bob Marley also chants, 'And I hear the angel with the seven seals ...'
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Jamaica:
Bob Marley’s Redemption Song captures the message of emancipation from mental slavery.
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Jamaica:
Bob Marley is celebrated as Jamaica’s unofficial musical National Hero.
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Ireland:
Bob Marley was the subject of a documentary crafted by Kevin Macdonald.
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Italy:
Myles Smith references Bob Marley while discussing his Jamaican roots and musical influences.
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Nigeria:
Miss Timileyin noted that Bob Marley was one of her earliest influences in music.
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Jamaica:
Yamaguchi mentions Bob Marley as an influential artist in the reggae genre and its political activism.
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Jamaica:
Bob Marley popularised the philosophy of 'irie' and is known for the song 'One Love'.
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Canada:
Bob Marley is a legendary musician who inspired Markus Olsen with his teachings.
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