Famend Grammy-winning rapper Lauryn Hill made a triumphant return to Jamaica over the weekend, marking her first efficiency within the nation in additional than ten years, and sharing the stage together with her son, YG Marley.
The event was a poignant one, because the Marley household gathered to commemorate the lifetime of Jo Mersa Marley, the eldest baby of Stephen Marley and grandson of the legendary Bob Marley, who tragically handed away in December 2022 from an acute bronchial asthma exacerbation.
The festivities unfolded in 9 Mile, St. Ann, the birthplace of Bob Marley.
This occasion, orchestrated by the Marley Household, served as a tribute to Jo Mersa’s legacy, previous what would have been his thirty third birthday on March 12.
The lineup for this yr’s occasion featured the Marley brothers: Jr. Gong, Ky-Mani, and Stephen, alongside Christopher Ellis, Lutan Fyah, Spragga Benz, Jahshii, Yohan Marley (son of Stephen), Jessie Royal, Kabaka Pyramid, and extra.
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Notably, YG Marley additionally took to the stage in Jamaica for the primary time, delivering a charming efficiency of his hit observe ‘Reward Jah within the Moonlight,’ alongside his mom, Lauryn Hill.
Hill’s final efficiency within the nation was again in 2012 on the Shaggy and Buddies live performance.
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YG Marley additionally visited Membership Meca in Kingston with dancehall artiste Jashii throughout his go to, whereas Hill was noticed within the studio with Kabaka Pyramid, Jashii, and Bugle.
Lauryn Hill had been in a long-term relationship with Rohan Marley, son of Bob Marley. Collectively, they’ve 5 youngsters.
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