Which honor did Jamaica award Bob Marley posthumously in 1981?

Jamaica awarded Bob Marley the Order of Merit posthumously in 1981.

The Order of Merit is one of Jamaica’s highest national honors. Marley received it in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the country’s culture and the international impact of his music. The award was presented after his death, which occurred on 11 May 1981.

Marley’s achievement extended beyond record sales. He helped bring Jamaican reggae to worldwide audiences, wrote songs about social justice and liberation, and became an important cultural ambassador for Jamaica. His work also influenced musicians in rock, pop, hip-hop, and other genres.

The honor is sometimes confused with the Order of Jamaica, another major Jamaican distinction, or with National Hero status. Marley was not named a National Hero. The Order of Merit specifically recognized his contribution to Jamaican culture and his global artistic influence.