by Howard Campbell
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A prolific composer of socially-conscious songs and a dedicated Rastafarian, Bob Marley was additionally enthusiastic about soccer. He laced up his boots for a sport every time he had free time.
The reggae king’s ardour for the ‘Stunning Sport’ will likely be coated in Hope Highway, an interactive occasion scheduled to open at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas in June. John Mandrage, a soccer participant who focuses on freestyle juggling, plans to be there.
From St. Thomas parish in jap Jamaica, Mandrage has meticulously fine-tuned his expertise by means of intense coaching. Followers at main occasions — together with the premiere of the movie Bob Marley: One Love in Kingston final February — have seen his breathtaking juggling.
“Two years in the past, I began to coach more durable than ever…prepare day in, day trip. From 8 am to midday, then relaxation, then begin once more from 5 pm to 9:30 within the evening,” stated 21 year-old Mandrage.
Marley, who died in Could, 1981 at age 36, was consumed by soccer. His greatest buddy was Alan “Talent” Cole, one in all Jamaica’s biggest gamers; he additionally sponsored Home Of Dread, an all-Rastafarian staff.
Mandrage, who performed soccer at highschool stage, is conscious of Marley’s ties to the game.
“I can see that by means of clippings and interviews and even the film. He had an actual ardour for soccer,” he stated.
Bob Marley Hope Highway at Mandalay Bay Resort and On line casino
Hope Highway is the identify of the situation of Marley’s former house in Kingston. It now homes the Bob Marley Museum. The present will likely be held in six rooms at Mandalay Bay Resort and On line casino. It covers numerous facets of the legendary singer/songwriter’s life.
Mandrage is happy to be one in all two freestyle jugglers recruited by organizers to point out followers the Marley/soccer connection. He lists Buffalo Soldier, One Love, Jamming and Three Little Birds as his favourite Marley songs.
