Top 20 Reggae Singer celebrities in Jamaica
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Reggae Singer celebrities [Updated May 17, 2022].
Levi Roots was born
on June 24, 1958
in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica.
He went on the UK television reality show Dragon's Den to win £50,000 in funding for his Reggae Reggae Sauce, which he co-promoted with a song by the same name.
Net Worth 2020: $45 Million
Bob Marley was born
on February 6, 1945
in Jamaica.
Born Nesta Robert Marley, Bob Marley became known as the Ambassador of Third World for his music and sold over 75 million reggae albums worldwide. Bob Marley died of cancer at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Bob Marley's hits "No Woman, No Cry," "Could You Be Loved," "Get Up, Stand Up," and "Redemption Song" preceded his tragic death. Bob Marley was buried with a soccer ball, a Gibson guitar, a Bible, and a bud of marijuana. Bob Marley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994.
Net Worth 2020: $32 Million
Damian Marley was born
on July 21, 1978
in Kingston, Jamaica.
He worked with
Skrillex on a song called "Make it Bun Dem."
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Rohan Marley was born
on May 19, 1972
in Kingston, Jamaica.
He has been featured on the songs "To Zion" and "Selah."
Net Worth 2020: $20 Million
Jimmy Cliff was born
on April 1, 1948
in Saint James Parish, Jamaica.
He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010 and holds the Order of Merit from the Jamaican government for his musical achievements.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Ziggy Marley was born
on October 17, 1968
in Trenchtown, Jamaica.
Ziggy is a nickname that he got when he was hit by a soccer ball, zigging when he should have zagged.
Net Worth 2020: $10 Million
Skip Marley was born
on June 4, 1996
in Kingston, Jamaica.
He was born in Jamaica, but grew up in Miami, often traveling between the two places.
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Ky-Mani Marley was born
on February 26, 1976
in Falmouth, Jamaica.
His name comes from the East African for "Adventurous Traveler."
Net Worth 2020: $5 Million
Mavado was born
on November 30, 1981
in Kingston, Jamaica.
He has released an array of albums, including Gangsta for Life: The Symphony of David Brooks, Want War, and Mr. Brooks...A Better Tomorrow.
Net Worth 2020: $4 Million
Peter Tosh was born
on October 19, 1944
in Jamaica.
He released seven solo albums, the last being No Nuclear War, which he made the year of his death.
Net Worth 2020: $3 Million
Chronixx was born
on October 10, 1992
in Spanish Town, Jamaica.
In 2014, he performed live at Central Park and was featured on The Tonight Show Starring
Jimmy Fallon.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Barrington Levy was born
on April 30, 1964
in Jamaica.
His 1998 album 'Living Dangerously' was his biggest album in years, featuring collaborations from popular artists like
Snoop Dogg.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Buju Banton was born
on July 15, 1973
in Jamaica.
One of his most popular songs "Boom Bye Bye" gained attention in 2009 for its controversial anti-gay lyrics--despite the song having been released in 1992.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Beres Hammond was born
on August 28, 1955
in Annotto Bay, Jamaica.
He sang at the opening ceremony for the Cricket World Cup in 2007.
Net Worth 2020: $2 Million
Shabba Ranks was born
on January 17, 1966
in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica.
He was one of the first Jamaican artist to gain international recognition.
Net Worth 2020: $1 Million
Wayne Wonder was born
on July 26, 1972
in Buff Bay, Jamaica.
His single No Letting Go reached number 11 on the US charts.
Net Worth 2020: $1 Million
Bunny Wailer was born
on April 10, 1947
in Kingston, Jamaica.
He released several albums, including Blackheart Man and Crucial!
Net Worth 2020: $500 Thousand
Sizzla was born
on April 17, 1976
in Kingston, Jamaica.
In February 2010, he sang at Zimbabwean President
Robert Mugabe's 86th birthday celebration. In 2014, he was nominated for the Best Reggae Album Grammy Award for his 2013 album, The Messiah.
Net Worth 2020: $500 Thousand
Jah Cure was born
on October 11, 1978
in Hanover Parish, Jamaica.
Jamaican reggae musician who won popularity and critical acclaim in the 90's for singles like "King In This Jungle." He has since collaborated with a variety of big name artists, including Mavado and Flo Rida.
Three of his albums were recorded while serving an eight-year prison sentence.
Capleton was born
on April 13, 1967
in Jamaica.
He's stated that he is a vegan. He's also known as King Shango.
Net Worth 2020: $100 Thousand