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Marley has private celebrations with family and friends

Published:Saturday | February 18, 2012 | 12:00 AM
From left: Stephen Marley, Capleton, Sean Paul and Geefus hang out at The Bob Marley Museum after the Grammy Awards. Stephen was celebrating, having won his 10th Grammy Award, this time for his album, 'Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life'. - Contributed

Ethiopian queen mother and Rita Marley among guests

Marley won the award on Sunday, and on Wednesday night gathered with a few friends and family members at the Bob Marley Museum on Old Hope Rd in St Andrew.

Some of the music industry guests included Capleton, Sean Paul, Busy Signal, Kurt Riley, and Geefus and Wee Pow of Stone Love.

Guinness assistant brand manager Jermaine Bibbons said: "A 10th Grammy award is a phenomenal achievement, and such an accolade resonates with a brand like Guinness because we celebrate greatness everywhere, every day."

"So, Guinness was happy to play its part in recognising Stephen's great achievement."

Stephen, son of the legendary Bob Marley, received blessings and inspirations from Ethiopia's Queen Mother Blakely and mother Rita Marley as the three cut the cake in recognition of his achievement.

"What you achieved, Stephen, is a blessing bestowed upon you through your parents. I want to tell you that you not only represent yourself or your family, but the entire nation of Africans," remarked Queen Mother Blakely.

Stephen said he was elated to have won his 10th Grammy and thanked his fans for the support.

"We grateful for that (win). We give thanks and a just so it go. I want to tell my fans that I appreciate what they are doing for me," he said.