Mrs. Rita Marley on behalf of The Bob & Rita Marley Foundations announced at a press conference in South Africa that in February 2007 they will bring “Africa Unite 2007” to South Africa. Through a series of benefit concerts, symposiums, fund raisers and events, Africa Unite 2007 will encourage peace, education and empowerment for youth in Africa while reinforcing the significance of Bob Marley’s Songs of Freedom to manifest change throughout the world. Africa Unite 2007 is Executive Directed by Mrs. Rita Marley and Executive Produced by Christine Hansen and Thirty-Three Productions, Inc.
Cape Town
February 22 – “Songs of Freedom” Fundraising Dinner
February 24 – Africa Unite for Peace Benefit Concert
Durban
February 6 – Bob Marley’s 62nd Birthday celebration and Africa Unite kickoff ceremony
February 7 - Bob Marley Photo Exhibit and Mrs. Rita Marley “No Woman No Cry” Book Launch
February 7 – Africa Unite Benefit Concert at the site where Nelson Mandela cast his first vote
Johannesburg
February 9-13 – Africa Unite “You Can’t Blame the Youth” Education symposium and workshops to encourage peace, education and empowerment for Africa’s youth
February 14 – Constitution Hill Debut of “Freedom Fighters” photo exhibition featuring rarely seen photos of Bob Marley including an exhibit from famed photographer Alf Kumalo and more
February 14 – Constitution Hill “One Love” Fundraising dinner &; photo auction
February 14 – Catch a Fire Fashion Show featuring local South African designers
February 17 – Africa Unite for Empowerment Benefit ConcertInformation compliments of Africa-unite.org
