Meaning
The rural village in the hills of St. Ann where Bob Marley was born and is buried — now a shrine and place of pilgrimage for reggae lovers and Rastafari from around the world. Nine Mile stands for Marley's roots and the birthplace of his music and message.
Examples
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Fans from all ova di worl' visit Nine Mile.
Fans from all over the world visit Nine Mile.
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Bob born an rest a Nine Mile.
Bob was born and rests in Nine Mile.
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Di mausoleum deh a Nine Mile inna St. Ann.
The mausoleum is at Nine Mile in St. Ann.
Origin
A St. Ann village (its name from old mile-marker distances); Bob Marley's birthplace (1945) and final resting place.
How it’s used
A reggae/Rastafari pilgrimage site tied to Bob Marley. Culturally significant to Jamaica's global image.