41 Years After Bob Marley’s Death, See His 11 Children From 7 Women
The iconic reggae artist Bob Marley had 11 children with seven different mothers before he passed unexpectedly in 1981 at the age of 36. He fathered three children with Rita Marley in addition to adopting her two older kids. Marley is rumored to have fathered more children than the 11 that the late singer’s estate has confirmed, like other well-known entertainers, but these reports are typically unfounded.
Like any big family, Bob Marley’s children have grown up to pursue a variety of careers. Some others, like Ziggy, Marley’s first son, have emulated their father. Some people have chosen to honor their father’s memory in other ways, including by avoiding the spotlight.
1. Sharon is now known as Sharon Marley Prendergast, Rita’s former spouse’s daughter. Since her brothers Ziggy, Stephen, and Cedella founded The Melody Makers in 1979, she has been a member of the group. Despite leaving the Melody Makers, Marley continues to perform her own songs. She is a community organizer and activist in addition to being the curator of the Bob Marley Museum in Kingston, Jamaica.
2. Rita and Bob Marley’s first child was named Cedella. Cedella Marley transitioned to the fashion sector after her separation with The Melody Makers. In addition to designing the clothing for the Jamaican Olympic squad in 2012, she also developed collections for Puma and Barneys New York.
3. David Nesta, the eldest son of Bob Marley and born in 1968, has had solo success in the music business, first with The Melody Makers and then as a solo artist. He has won five Grammy Awards over his career, composed the theme song for the PBS children’s show “Arthur,” and even released the comic book “Marijuanaman.” Biographers credit Marley’s father with coining the nickname Ziggy, despite the fact that Marley claims he earned it after listening to the David Bowie album “Ziggy Stardust.”
4. Stephen is the second child of Bob and Rita Marley. He is an eight-time Grammy-winning artist and song producer who has worked with his siblings as well as The Fugees, Michael Franti, and Nelly.
5. Robert Marley
6. Rohan Marley
7. Karen Marley
8. Stephanie Marley
9. Julian Marley
10. Ky-Mani Marley
11. Damian Marley