Rita Marley Children: Meet Daughters Stephanie Marley, Serita Stewart, Sharon Marley, Cedella Marley, and Sons Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley
Rita Marley is a singer, songwriter, activist, and the widow of the legendary reggae icon Bob Marley. She is also the mother of six children, who have followed in their parent’s footsteps and made their mark in the music industry and beyond. In this article, we will introduce you to Rita’s children and their achievements.
Sharon Marley
Sharon Marley is the eldest child of Rita, born on November 23, 1964. She is Rita’s daughter from a previous relationship, but she was adopted by Bob Marley when he married Rita in 1966. Sharon grew up in the musical environment of the Marley family and joined her siblings Cedella, Ziggy, and Stephen in forming the band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers in 1979.
| Name | Rita Marley |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Alfarita Constantia Anderson |
| Born | 25 July 1946 |
| Birthplace | Santiago de Cuba, Cuba |
| Origin | Kingston, Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1966–2016 |
| Labels | Shanachie, JAD Records |
| Spouse | Bob Marley (1966–1981) |
| Children | Sharon, Cedella, Ziggy, Stephen, Stephanie, Serita |
Cedella Marley
Cedella Marley is the first biological child of Bob and Marley, born on August 23, 1967. She is named after Bob’s mother, Cedella Booker. Cedella was also a member of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and sang lead vocals on some of their songs, such as “Tomorrow People” and “Tumblin’ Down”. She also launched a solo career, releasing the albums Good Girls Cult and Hey World in 1995 and 1996, respectively.
Cedella is also a fashion designer, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She founded the clothing line Catch a Fire, inspired by her father’s music and style. She also wrote several children’s books, such as The Boy from Nine Miles, Three Little Birds, and Redemption Song. She is the CEO of Tuff Gong International, the record label founded by Bob Marley.
Ziggy Marley
Ziggy Marley is the second biological child of Bob and Rita, born on October 17, 1968. He is also known as David Nesta Marley, after his father’s original name, Nesta Robert Marley. Ziggy was the leader of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and played guitar, keyboards, and drums. He also wrote most of the songs for the band, such as “Look Who’s Dancing”, “Kozmik”, and “Love Is My Religion”.
Ziggy also embarked on a successful solo career, releasing eight albums, including Dragonfly, Fly Rasta, and Rebellion Rises. He has won eight Grammy Awards, four as a solo artist and four with the Melody Makers. He is also a humanitarian, activist, and environmentalist.
Stephen Marley
Stephen Marley is the third biological child of Bob and Rita, born on April 20, 1972. He is also known as Ragamuffin, after his father’s nickname. Stephen was also a member of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers, and played guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards.
He also sang lead vocals on some of their songs, such as “Postman”, “Everyone Wants to Be”, and “Keep On”. Stephen also pursued a solo career, releasing four albums, including Mind Control, Revelation Part 1: The Root of Life, and Revelation Part 2: The Fruit of Life.
Stephanie Marley
Stephanie Marley is the fourth child of Rita, born on August 17, 1974. She is Rita’s daughter from another relationship, but she was adopted by Bob Marley. Stephanie is a singer and a dancer, and was also a member of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. She also performed with her siblings at various concerts and events, such as the One Love Peace Concert, the Bob Marley 50th Anniversary Celebration, and the Bob Marley Day Festival. Stephanie is also a mother of three children, and lives in Miami, Florida.
Serita Stewart
Serita Stewart is the fifth child of Marley, born on August 11, 1985. She is Rita’s daughter from a relationship with Leroy “Horsemouth” Wallace, a Jamaican drummer and actor. Serita is a singer and a songwriter, and has performed with her siblings and other artists, such as Ky-Mani Marley, Julian Marley, and Shaggy. She also released a solo album, titled Serita, in 2008. Serita is also a mother of two children, and lives in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Damian Marley
Damian Marley is the youngest child of Bob Marley, born on July 21, 1978. He is Bob’s son from a relationship with Cindy Breakspeare, a Jamaican model and former Miss World. Damian is also known as Jr. Gong, after his father’s nickname, Tuff Gong. Damian is a reggae and dancehall artist, and has released five albums, including Halfway Tree, Welcome to Jamrock, and Stony Hill. He has won four Grammy Awards, three as a solo artist and one as a collaborator.
Julian Marley
Julian Marley is another child of Bob Marley, born on June 4, 1975. He is Bob’s son from a relationship with Lucy Pounder, a Barbadian woman. Julian is a reggae and roots artist, and has released four albums, including Lion in the Morning, A Time and Place, and As I Am. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award for his album Awake in 2009. He is also a musician, playing guitar, bass, drums, and keyboards. He is also a humanitarian, supporting causes such as the Ghetto Youths Foundation, the Children of the Caribbean Foundation, and the Bob Marley Foundation.
Ky-Mani Marley
Ky-Mani Marley is another child of Bob Marley and Rita Marley, born on February 26, 1976. He is Bob’s son from a relationship with Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion. Ky-Mani is a reggae and hip-hop artist and has released six albums, including The Journey, Radio, and Maestro. He has also collaborated with artists such as Shaggy, Young Buck, and Protoje. He is also an actor, appearing in films such as Shottas, One Love, and Africa Unite. He is also an author, writing the autobiography Dear Dad: Where’s the Family in Our Family, Today? in 2010.
Makeda Jahnesta Marley
Makeda Jahnesta Marley is another child of Bob Marley, born on May 30, 1981. She is Bob’s daughter from a relationship with Yvette Crichton, a Jamaican woman. Makeda was born after Bob’s death, and did not grow up with her siblings. She is a singer and a songwriter, and has performed with her siblings at various events, such as the Bob Marley 60th Birthday Celebration in Ethiopia, and the Smile Jamaica Concert in Jamaica.
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