Famous Jamaican Celebrities

Here about the Jamaican celebrities without the cricket players because all west indies Jamaican players are very famous around the world.

Bob Marley

  • Born on 6th feb 1945.
  • Died on 11th may 1981.
  • He was a Jamaican song writer, musician and singer.
  • He is celebrated for his smooth vocal and song writing skill.
  • He is considered a Global symbol of culture.
  • He supported for the legalization of marijuana.
  • He advocated for Pan-Africanism.
  • He spreads Jamaican music worldwide.

   Awards:

  • Hollywood walk of fame in 2001.
  • Grammy lifetime achievement award.
  • U K music hall of fame.
  • Rock and roll hall of fame.
  • Listed in the 100 greatest artist of all time in rolling stone. 
Now a days youngsters are celebrating him for marijuana. But he was an revolutionary singer. He spread revolution through his songs.


Yendi Phillips

  • Yendi Amira Phillips is born on 8th September 1985.
  • She is an Tv host, Model, Beauty queen.
  • She appeared in an American ad campaign for car brand Toyoto.
  • In India- Sprite campaign ad.
  • In U S - Pepsi campaign ad.
  • Hosted Digicel rising stars.
  • Miss Jamaican world winner in 2007.
  • Miss world contest in sanya ,china in 2007.
  • Miss Jamaican world winner in 2010.
  • Miss world 1st runner up in 2010.


Usain Bolt

  • Born on 21st august 1986.
  • Jamaican retried Sprinter.
  • Most sucessful  athlete of the world championship.
  • Nickname- Lightning bolt.

Records:

  • Nine time olympic gold medalist.
  • An eleven time world champion.
  • Retried after 2017 world championship.
  • 9.58 seconds in 100 m.
  • 19.19 seconds in 200 m.
  • 36.84 seconds in 400 m.


Sean paul


  • Born on 9th January 1973.
  • He is an Jamaican Dancehall artist.
  • Record producer, rapper, singer.


  • His famous songs "Temperture", "Get 2 Luv U", "Mad Love", "She Doesn't" and "No Lie".

  • He is famous for his language.

Awards

  • Dutty rock - Grammy awards Best reggae song. Most of his songs are nominated for grammy awards.


  • MTV Video music awards japan - Best reggae video for "She doesn't mind ".

Shelly -Ann

  • Born on 27th December 1986.
  • Jamaican track and field sprinter.
  • First Caribbean women win in Olympics.
  • Three consecutive gold wins at the olympics.
  • Nick name - Pocket Rocket
  • Personal best-  10.70 seconds in 100 m.
  • Seven time world champion.