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THE WASHINGTON REDSKINS HAVE SIGNED BOB MARLEY’S GRANDSON, NICO MARLEY, AS AN UNDRAFTED FREE AGENT!

For the time being, Nico Marley is known for being reggae legend Bob Marley’s grandson. The Washington Redskins hope Nico Marley becomes known more for his football ability. The Redskins signed Marley as an undrafted free agent from Tulane on Tuesday, after he worked out for them as a tryout player in their rookie minicamp this past weekend. Marley and the Redskins know he’s an underdog — a 5-foot-8 inside linebacker who weighs 200 pounds. That’s about 30 to 40 pounds lighter than most inside linebackers in a 3-4 defense. Marley had spent the offseason learning strong safety, too. In Washington’s rookie minicamp, Marley worked with the linebackers. A star linebacker at Tulane, the young Marley wants to show that he’s got game and not just a famous last name. Marley started every game … Read entire article »

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“I DID NOT PUT FABIAN MARLEY UP TO ANYTHING” MAXINE STOWE SAYS NOW!

 By Shereita Grizzle Maxine Stowe–   When it was proven that the late reggae legend, Robert Nesta Marley was not the biological father of singer Fabian Marley, the world may have thought that the whole issue would have ended then and there. That, however, was not the case. The issue surrounding the paternity results of Fabian Marley is still in the spotlight and has taken a new twist, as fingers have been pointed at reggae industry insider Maxine Stowe and her client, reggae veteran Bunny Wailer, for fuelling the situation surrounding Fabian’s paternity. In a recent post made to his Facebook page, Rohan Marley, son of the late reggae legend, named Stowe and Bunny Wailer as the driving force behind Fabian Marley and his ‘antics’. The post uploaded on January 13, showed Fabian in an … Read entire article »

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HOW BOB MARLEY’S GRANDSON SKIP, FULFILLING THE MUSICAL DESTINY!

Meet reggae royal Skip Marley. By Maxwell Losgar— “My music is about peace, love, and happiness. Unity. Togetherness,” says Skip Marley, 19, as he settles in at the Dream Midtown hotel in Manhattan to talk about launching his solo career. “It’s about good vibes and good times. Just living your life. This is music for the people.” Like Uncle Ziggy, who stormed the scene in the ’80s, this member of the Marley tribe has an uncanny physical resemblance to its legendary patriarch, pop culture icon Bob Marley. But the similarities run much deeper than surface level: Skip’s entire persona is a natural extension of his late grandfather’s. Sitting down to talk with the reggae royal was similar to what you’d imagine meeting Bob would be like—it was almost as if he’d time traveled. “Even though … Read entire article »

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MARLEY COFFEE PERKS UP WITH $2.1M!

 By Steven Jackson—  Rohan Marley— MARLEY Coffee, the fast-growing US brand under the chairmanship of Rohan Marley, raised some US$2.1 million in notes in September in a bid to pay down on millions owed to a major distributor. Earlier this month the company raised money from issuing three separate notes to JSJ Investments Inc, Typenex Co-Investment LLC and JMJ Financial in the amount of $275,000; US$1 million; and up to US$900,000, respectively. “We recently raised funding through the sale of convertible notes, as described above, to pay down a portion of the amounts we owed to Mother Parkers, provided that in the future we may be required to raise additional debt or equity funding, including in order to repay such convertible notes, which may not be available on favourable terms, if at all,” stated … Read entire article »

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MARLEY COFFEE EXPECTS TO BREAK EVEN NEXT YEAR!

 By Steven Jackson—  Rohan Marley, son of Bob, is chairman of Marley Coffee US— MARLEY Coffee US, chaired by Rohan Marley, revealed plans for the first time to break even next year. Hitting that target would retard the growth of its US$25 million accumulated deficit at the fast-growing coffee company which aims to double sales to US$20 million for its financial year ending January 2016. “We believe fiscal 2016 is the breakout year for the company and we forecast to be EBITDA [earnings] positive by the end of the year, based on our current projected sales volumes,” stated the management in its quarterly report about the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBIDTA) posted to its website. In fiscal 2015, the coffee brand established a national grocery distribution network, increased its brand awareness and … Read entire article »

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IN NEW DEAL, MARLEY COFFEE TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION ACROSS CANADA!

IN NEW DEAL, MARLEY COFFEE TO EXPAND DISTRIBUTION ACROSS CANADA!

  In this June 2009 photo Rohan Marley (right) and workers at his organic coffee farm where they produce the brand Marley Coffee, in Chepstow, northeast of Kingston. (PHOTO: AP) MARLEY Coffee has inked a deal with one of the largest independent coffee and tea manufacturers in North America — RealCup brand. The partnership will see Marley Coffee distributing single-serve capsules of coffee throughout Canada. This follows a landmark contract last year to supply Kroger and Safeway — … Read entire article »

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DIRECTOR OF “MARLEY” NOW HAS EYES SET ON PETER TOSH!

DIRECTOR OF “MARLEY” NOW HAS EYES SET ON PETER TOSH!

MacDonald wants to do another Wailer film BY RICHARD JOHNSON —— IF filmmaker Kevin MacDonald has his way, a feature film on reggae star Peter Tosh could make it to the silver screen. Tosh, an original member of The Wailers, was gunned down at his home in September 1987. MACDONALD… having discussions but haven’t got anywhere MacDonald is the director of Marley, the documentary on reggae legend Bob Marley which premieres today at Emancipation Park in St Andrew. “I have been … Read entire article »

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LAURYN HILL ARRIVES FOR SHAGGY & FRIENDS!

LAURYN HILL ARRIVES FOR SHAGGY & FRIENDS!

    Lauryn Hill, the talented singer, songwriter and actress, quietly slipped into Jamaica Monday night as she prepares to perform at the Shaggy and Friends Charity Concert set for January 7. The concert that will also feature performances from international recording stars Ne-Yo and Deniece Williams on the lawns of Jamaica House, is being held to raise much-needed funds for the BustamanteHospital for Children, the beneficiary of the Shaggy Make a Difference Foundation. The 36-year-old former member of the Fugees, who, along … Read entire article »

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