Marley Family To ‘Reimagine’ The Iconic ‘One Love’ To Support Children Affected By COVID-19

Family members of the late reggae and cultural pioneer Bob Marley will re-record the iconic anthem One Love in an effort to bolster the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) reimagine campaign, a global fundraising initiative aimed at providing assistance to children affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

The new song will be available on July 17, 2020.

“Over forty years ago, my father wrote One Love about unity, peace and universal love during a time when there was much trouble in the world,” his daughter Cedella Marley said in a statement.

“Even in a time when we aren’t able to get together, his message remains true today, we can get through this global crisis if we come together through one love and one heart,” she continued.

The revised version will include Cedella Marley; Stephen Marley and Skip Marley and several prominent musicians across the globe, who have committed and joined forces to support UNICEF’s work.

The global hit maker song, One Love, was originally recorded in 1977 by Bob Marley and the Wailers, which epitomizes the significance of creating a world where love is the cornerstone of human interactivity.

UNICEF has launched Reimagine which is an urgent appeal to various stakeholders across the world which includes governments, the public, donors and the private sector to support the organization’s efforts to respond, recover and reimagine a world currently dealing with the atrocities brought by the COVID-19 health crisis.

Proceeds from the song will help UNICEF to provide essential items needed to combat the virus such as soap, masks, gloves, hygiene kits, protective equipment, among other essentials.

“One Love speaks directly to one key truth about this pandemic: Our best hope to defeat COVID-19 and to reimagine a more equal, less discriminatory world for children is through global solidarity and co-operation,” said UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta in a statement.

“We are delighted that the Marley family along with Pandora have lent their generous support, creativity and love to help the most vulnerable children,” she continued.