Bob Marley – Jamaican/Syrian

Norval Sinclair Marley and Cedella Malcolm gave birth to Robert Nesta Marley, or better known as Bob Marley, on February 6, 1945, on his maternal grandfather’s farm in Nine Mile, Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. His father was a Jamaican from Clarendon Parish and appeared to be descended from Syrian Jews.

Marley was a Jamaican singer, songwriter, and guitarist. His musical career was characterized by fusing elements of reggae, ska, and rocksteady, as well as his unique vocal and songwriting style. However, he is still thought of as one of the founders of reggae. For more than a decade, Marley’s contributions to music raised the prominence of Jamaican music around the world, and he became a national name in popular culture. Marley became recognized as a Rastafari figure over the course of his career, and he infused spirituality into his music. After a successful career, he made investments in real estate, and one of his properties is estimated at $150 million dollars as of 2021.