Ky-Mani Marley is a Jamaican reggae musician, born on February 26, 1976, in Falmouth, Jamaica.
He is the only child of reggae legend Bob Marley and Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion.
Ky-Mani’s music blends reggae with hip-hop, R&B and contemporary jazz.
He received a Grammy nomination in 2001 for his album, Many More Roads.
Apart from music, he has also ventured into acting, starring in films like Shottas and One Love.
Ky-Mani’s sound transcends cultural boundaries, incorporating various genres like world music, hip hop, blues and rock.
Age, height and weight
Ky-Mani is 48 years old, having been born on February 26, 1976.
His height is approximately 5 feet 10 inches or 1.78 meters, while his weight is around 82 kilograms or 181 pounds.
Ethnicity and nationality
Ky-Mani is of African descent and holds Jamaican nationality.
Parents and siblings
Ky-Mani is the second youngest among Bob Marley’s eleven children.
His mother is Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion.
Ky-Mani shares a lineage with other notable figures within the Marley family, including half-siblings such as Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Robbie Marley, Rohan Marley and Damian Marley.
Additionally, he has siblings named Sharon Marley and Cedella Marley, who are daughters of Bob Marley and Rita Marley.
Wife and children
Ky-Mani’s wife is named Keisha Morrison.
They have been married for over a decade and have three children together.
However, there is no further information available about Morrison’s personal life, including her profession, age or social media presence.
Career
Ky-Mani is a multi-faceted entertainer, known primarily for his contributions to the realm of music.
He follows in the footsteps of his famous father, Bob Marley, but initially showed little interest in pursuing a musical career, preferring instead to focus on sports during his youth.
After moving to Miami at the age of 7, Ky-Mani was influenced by an urban environment, adopting values of equality and humility that continue to shape his character and approach to life.
His career began to take shape in 1997 after collaborating with Pras Michel of The Fugees on a remake of Eddie Grant’s Electric Avenue, marking a pivotal turning point towards embracing his musical talents.
Ky-Mani now produces music that encompasses multiple genres, including world music, hip-hop, blues, rock, and a grassroots sound, creating a unique style that defies easy classification beyond the genre of reggae.
In addition to his musical endeavors, he has expanded his repertoire to include acting roles in movies such as Shottas, One Love and Haven.
He remains committed to sharing his insights through song, promoting themes of peace, unity, street life and one love.
Currently, Ky-Mani is associated with the independent record label Vox Music Group, where he records new material that aims to reach global audiences.
Ky-Mani Marley net worth
Ky-Mani’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million as of 2024.
His wealth primarily stems from his successful career as a Jamaican reggae and hip-hop artist, actor and musician.
Throughout his career, Ky-Mani has released several albums, collaborated with various artists, and ventured into acting, contributing to his overall financial success.