p2pnet.net News:- Bob Marley’s wife Nana Rita Marley wants to see her husband’s remains reburied in Shashemene, south of Addis Ababa, where several hundred Rastafarians have lived since they were given land by Ethiopia’s former Emperor, Haile Selassie.

The news came as Rastafarians worldwide converged in Addis Ababa over the weekend to observe Marley’s 60th anniversary, says AllAfrica.com.

Month-long activities started on February 1 and include symposiums with themes including the unification of Africa, the abolition of abuse and discrimination against women, and the education of the youth.

“Bob Marley’s followers are easily identified with their long matted hair strands called dreadlocks and most of them smoke marijuana as a sacrament,” says AllAfrica.com, adding:

“On the other hand, it is alleged that Jamaicans have reacted angrily to Bob Marley widow’s plan to exhume the reggae legend’s remains and rebury them in Ethiopia, saying it would rob the Caribbean island of its national heritage.”

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converged - Bob Marley’s Remains Expected in Ethiopia, AllAfrica.com, February 2, 2005

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