Ky-Mani Marley is a famous Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the son of popular reggae legend Bob Marley. His name originates from East Africa and means “Adventurous Traveler, “He plays guitar, vocals, piano, bongos, and trumpet.
He is signed by booking agency The Sweetwine Entainment and record labels Shang Records and Gee Street/V2 Records.
Ky-Mani Marley Biography
The Marley surname denotes Jamaican monarchy, global fame, and the predecessor of a cultural, political, and social revolution. Bob Marley, a reggae icon and legend, blessed the world with his ageless, brilliant, and message-filled sound. Which continues to inspire and impact listeners today. With such a living past, Bob Marley’s commitment and passion for music were unintentionally passed down to his children. Allowing the Marley name to remain relevant within the reggae sound’s hierarchy.
As a child, Ky-mani had no desire to follow in his father’s footsteps and preferred to participate in athletics. However, the seed planted by Bob’s legacy bloomed in 1997, when Ky-mani collaborated on Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” with hip-hop artist Pras of The Fugees. This would be the defining event in Ky-Mani’s journey. Leading him to pick up the torch that his renowned father had lit so many years before. Ky-Mani’s love of various forms of music influences the work he creates while remaining true to his Jamaican background. Marley quickly started experimenting with tracklaying, often with his siblings Stephen, Julian, and Damian.
Ky-Mani Marley Age
Ky-Mani was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, on February 26, 1976, and is 47 as of 2023. He grew up in Kingston, Jamaica, the son of reggae legend Bob Marley and Jamaican table tennis champion Anita Belnavis.
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Ky-Mani Marley wife
He is married to Janie E.K. Green, and they have a son named K.J. Marley.
Ky-Mani Marley Siblings
The surname Marley is a trademark of the Jamaican monarchy, a global celebrity, and the forerunner of a cultural, political, and social revolution. He is related to Julian Marley, Cedella Marley, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, and Rohan Marley. Sharon Marley, Robert Marley Karen Marley, Damian Marley, Makeda Jahnesta.
Marley Career
Ky-Mani is featured in various movies and videos.
- Alex Gargolas, Arcangel, Farruko, and Ky-Mani Marley: Welcome to San Juan (Music Video) Ky-Mani Marley (singing voice) 2020
- Lawless (TV Series)
- A Rose Between Thorns as Jamar
- King of the Dancehall Jungle Owner, Mr. Cassanova
- American Dad! (TV Series) Minstrel Krampus (2013)… (voice)
- Eenie Meenie Miney Moe as Tommy
- FMA Weekly (TV Series)
- Guest Episode #3.10 (2011)
- Haven
- John the Baptist
- One Love
- Kassa
- Shottas Biggs (as Kymani Marley)
Ky-Mani Marley Net worth
Marley’s net worth has been estimated to be $6 million; generally, it comes from royalties for his albums, and endorsements, as well as his father’s legacies and royalties.