AS reggae lovers across the world celebrated the life of Jamaican reggae legend Robert Nesta Marley, popularly known as Bob Marley, the Rastafarian fraternity in Rwanda gathered at One Love bar in down town Kigali to pay tribute to the King of reggae on Sunday.

Rastafarians and reggae fans turned up in Rasta themed attire, some with the legend’s face imprinted on them. When Marley’s music played, everyone imitated the legend’s dance style that includes vigorously nodding the head and dancing like someone possessed by demons. 

The event started at 2:00PM with a prayer before artistes and different bands hit the stage to entertain the crowd. 

Curtain raisers Lion Gaga G, Kids Voice and Ajab Love, each did a rendition of the legend’s songs. Songs like No woman No cry, Is This Love, One Love and Sun is Shining among others didn’t miss the list. 

One Love reggae band hit the stage at 6:00pm, throwing reggae fans into excitement. Ras T and Ras Magaju also performed and did not disappoint. Rwandan Burundi based Said Brazza also met the people’s expectations while Ras Shimo, Adjob Alove and Strong Voice left the audience asking for more. 

Jean Mbonyinshuti, a reggae fan, said it was his first time to see a big crowd of reggae lovers, more so Rwandans. 

"I really enjoyed and I was surprised that we still have many Rastafarians who can sing like Bob Marley,” Mbonyinshuti . Bob Marley was a Jamaican singer who died on May 11, 1981. He is remembered for his music that preached peace, unity and love.