Bob Marley's Three Little Birds Song Rumble At Ajax Amsterdam Headquarters

Bob Marley's son, Ky-Mani Marley in Ajax Amsterdam jersey. (Orlando City)

JAKARTA - Bob Marley's genius in the music world cannot be doubted. The presence of the album Exodus (1977) is proof. The material for the album Exodus is still popular today, such as THREE Little Birds. Many people are still singing it.

The song was even more sacred when it was made into an anthem (national anthem) for a Dutch football club, Ajax Amsterdam. The connection between Bob Marley and Ajax Amsterdam was established. In fact, Bob Marley's son, Ky-Mani Marley, came and sang the song directly at Ajax's home, Johan Cruyff Arena.

Bob Marley chose to move from Jamaica to England in the 1970s. The hijrah decision was taken in line with the political chaos in Jamaica. Marley's life and his family are threatened. Marley was also accused of favoring one of the political parties in Jamaica.

Marley also tried to move on and work in England. He seriously explored his feelings of moving into songs. He tried to package political, cultural and love narratives into his songs. The result was the creation of songs such as Jamming, Waiting in Vain, Turn Your Lights Down Low, One Love/People Get Ready, and THREE Little Birds.

The songs became material in the album Exodus which was released in 1977. An album that is predicted to be the best reggae album of all time. The image is not excessive. The world side admits that Exodus is the fruit of Marley's genius. Even though he is gone.

The song is still popular.Three Little Birds, for example. The song, which contains a positive message to enjoy every challenge of life, is like looking for its own listeners. This condition was seen in a pre-season friendly match that brought Cardiff City-Ajax Amsterdam together in August 2008.

Ninian Park's match could end without a goal, 0-0. However, stadium broadcaster Ali Yassine deliberately played the song THREE Little Birdskarya BOB Marley to relieve tensions. The result was amazing. The entire stadium thundered.

Ajax supporters sang the song with great fanfare. They seemed to unite in harmony. The atmosphere became more fun. Later Ajax fans also made the song THREE Little Birds as anthem. They want to show their attachment to Bob Marley's spirit which makes football like freedom.

"I am very touched that Ajax has taken THREE Little Birds and made it their national anthem. Stories like this have warmed my heart and shown how impactful songs like THREE Little Birds have been. Football is everything for my father and uses his words: football is freedom," said Princess Bob Marley, Cadela Marley as quoted on The Athletic page, December 24, 2021.

Ajax fans often look for the right savings for their proud club. However, the events that can be sung together have not been obtained. This condition made Ajax Amsterdam's visit to Cardiff City in 2008 special.

The song Three Little Birdskarya Bob Marley, which was played from a loudspeaker, has become an honor for Ajax Amsterdam supporters. They sang the song everywhere. In fact, at Ajax's own home, Johan Cruyff Arena.

The stadium can also be invited to sing together. The popularity of the song THREE Little Birds as Ajax Amsterdam's anthem reached the ears of Bob Marley's family. Instead of forbidding it, Bob Marley's family actually approved the song to become Amsterdam's proud endemic.

Bob Marley's family said they were happy. They hope that the song THREE Little Birds can give positive energy to the players and supporters. This condition made Bob Marley's son, Ky-Mani Marley expressed his desire to sing in person Three Little Birds at Ajax headquarters.

Like a tit for tat. Ajax Amsterdam management approved the intention of Ky-Mani Marley in 2018. The presence of Ky-Mani was enthusiastically welcomed by tens of thousands of Ajax supporters at the Johan Cruyff Arena.Three Little Birdspun for the first time sung live by Marley's family.

Ajax Amsterdam fans who were watching his team against AEK Athle said they were proud. Likewise with Ky-Mani Marley. He said he would always be happy to be invited back to sing the song in Amsterdam.

And I want to thank the team for inviting me and giving me a good seat. Ajax has made one of my dreams come true. I've always been a big fan of Edgar Davids and I remember when he played here. And I'm very close to the team, plus I can visit Amsterdam at least once a year."

"It was quite a refreshing surprise and heard the audience sing it in the middle of the game. A touching moment. It's amazing can't be described in words. My father has passed away for so long and so that his music is up-to-date and we hear it here, in a stadium with tens of thousands of people singing. Like a dream come true. I like that. Whenever Ajax Amsterdam calls me, I'll be here to do that. With pleasure, "said Ky-Mani Marley in an interview on Ajax Amsterdam's official Youtube channel, August 26, 2018.