Bob Marley's family launches 'world's first' global cannabis brand

Legendary singer Bob Marley smoking a joint    Photo:www.lovethispic.com

The reggae legend smoked cannabis as part of his Rastafarian lifestyle. 'Marley Natural' products will include cannabis-infused lotions and creams.

Bob Marley's family is preparing to launch the world's first global brand of cannabis.

A range of cannabis-infused products, including lotions, creams and other accessories will be marketed under the name 'Marley Natural.'

The reggae legend's daughter Cedella Marley said her father would be "so happy to see people understanding the healing power of the herb."

The Marley family is developing the brand with US firm Privateer Holdings.

The products are to be sold in the US initially before potentially being marketed worldwide next year.

Privateer's chief executive Brendan Kennedy said Marley was "someone who, in many ways, helped start the movement to end cannabis prohibition 50 years ago," the BBC reports.

"It was just a natural fit between Bob Marley and this product.