Why was bob Marley knighted by the government general?

Bob Marley was posthumously honored with the Order of Merit by the Jamaican government in 1981, not knighted in the traditional sense. This honor recognized his significant contributions to music and culture, particularly in popularizing reggae and promoting messages of peace, unity, and social justice. Marley is celebrated as a national icon in Jamaica, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage and the global influence of reggae music.