Rita Marley, The Wife of Bob Marley Has Been Living in Ghana for Over 20 Years Now

Rita Marley, the wife of Bob Marley has lived in Ghana for over 20 years now. She moved to Ghana together with Bob Marley's family in the 1990s. She applied and became a Ghanaian citizen in 2013. She changed her name from Rita Marley to Nana Afua Abodea, a Ghanaian name. She owns a house in Aburi in the Eastern Region of Ghana.

Nana Rita Marley, born in Cuba and raised in Trenchtown, Jamaica, began her musical career in the early sixties as a vocalist with the all-female group The Soulettes who appeared with the Four Tops, Johnny Nash and other stars of the day.

Rita Marley, wife of reggae artist Bob Marley and founder of the Rita Marley Foundation, has received a Ghanaian passport in recognition of her contributions to Ghana.

She has a charitable foundation in Ghana which contributes to charitable works in Accra, Ghana. She assists the students by providing meals for Elementary School Pupils to enhance their nutrition and via scholarships, in addition to restoring existing school buildings and establishing new ones.


If Rita Marley had lived in anywhere in Jamaica after the demise of her husband (Bob Marley) she Could’ve been assassinated by now because of her wealth.



Ghana is the gateway to Africa and place of “Freedom” and “Justice” hence the natural Ghanaian attitudes of humility and fairness made her chose Ghana and to live here for the rest of her life.
Mama Rita we’re so proud that you’ve become a Jamaican-Ghanaian. Stay safe in your beloved country Ghana and may Jah bless you.

Let’s all do our best to maintain the peaceful condition of our country to attract more investors.

By: Michael Djan
French Tutor and Digital Marketing Blogger/Content Writer and GhanaWeb Professional Reporter/ frencheducationgh.com