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Pork Knockers Promotions Inc. to host Bob Marley 7-a-side football
Football teams on the East Coast of Demerara and fans will commemorate the birth anniversary of Jamaican and World renowned Reggae Icon, Nesta Robert Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981) when Pork Knockers Promotions Inc. in association with Positive Vibes Football Club host a 7-a-side competition starting with a Reggae Night on February 6, next.
RAS Aaron Blackman
The venue is the Paradise Playfield with activities getting underway on the afternoon of the 6th with a lecture on the Life and Times of Brother Bob Marley from 16:00hrs to be followed by the opening game of the football competition.
According to RAS Aaron Blackman, one of the organizers, the competition will conclude on February 16 under lights at the same venue. He noted that cash prizes totaling $200,000 along with a trophy donated by Dexter Bryan will be up for the taking as they celebrate and recognize the Life of an Icon whose contributions has made the world a better place through his treasured lyrics promoting African Liberation and World Peace.
Marley’s daughter Cedella describes her father this way: “He made his reggae music to uplift us, inform, entertain, inspire, and make change in the world. He’s a musician, a poet and songwriter, a philosopher, a soldier, an activist and a leader.”
RAS Blackman is aiming for a positive tournament that will be competitive and entertaining. Bob Marley himself was a keen football player and follower.
Apart from the on field action, Blackman informed that local artistes will be performing Bob Marley’s hits during a show dubbed ‘Reggae Night’ after the final of the football on February 16.
There will also be an exhibition of Rastafarians creative works of art and local cuisine.
Teams and artistes desirous of participating in these events are asked to contact RAS Aaron Blackman (683 8937) or RAs Lionel Langevine (609 0258) for further details.
Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live! – Bob Marley
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