1. Bob Marley’s “War” Lyric Analysis
Pan-African Movement
Bob Marley’s “War” Lyric Analysis

2. Warm-Up
Who is Bob Marley?
What country is he from?

3. Bob Marley – February 6, 1945 to May 11, 1981

4. What is Pan-Africanism?
Movement dedicated to establishing independence for Africa nations
And unity for black throughout the world
Originated with conferences in London
1900, 1919, 1921, 1923
First truly intergovernmental conference held in 1958 (Ghana)

5. Bob Marley and Pan-African
Influenced by Marcus Garvey and Haile Selassie
Garvey was a Jamaican political leader & journalist, active in the Pan-Africanism movement, and believed that blacks wanted their own country, thier culture to be respected, as well as freedom. Died in 1940.
Haile Selassie was an Ethiopian emperor , died in Beginning in Jamaica in the 1930s, the Rastafari movement perceived him as a messianic figure who will lead a future golden age of eternal peace, righteousness, and prosperity.
1976 assassination attempt on Marley at his home, thought to be politically motivated
His music and influence was heard and felt across the world.
Marley died of cancer in 1981

6. Lyric Analysis…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPZydAotVOY
Read the lyrics to War (handout)
Answer questions on the back of the lyric handout (group)
Questions, Poem/song and paragraph are DUE MONDAY

7. Create Your Own
When you are finished, team up with one person only, or work by yourself to create a poem/rap/ or song about something your are passionate about or that you want changed in the world.
Song/Rap: At least one stanza and one chorus (10 lines total
Poem: Any format, at least 10 lines
You can also use this to explain Pan-African Movement or African Nationalism.
When you are finished by yourself write a paragraph on:
How Bob Marley used his songs to educate/influence other on the Pan-African movement, and how songs/raps/poems would be a good way to spread a person’s words or ideas