11 Facts About Ky-Mani Marley

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Ky-Mani Marley was born on 26 February 1976 and is a Jamaican reggae musician.

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Ky-Mani Marley is the only child of reggae musician Bob Marley with Anita Belnavis, a Jamaican table tennis champion.

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Ky-Mani Marley was born in Falmouth, Jamaica, to Anita Belnavis and Bob Marley.

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When Marley was five years old, his father died of cancer.

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Ky-Mani Marley became inspired as a singer after being asked to sing a hook to a song during a recording session at a studio in Miami.

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Ky-Mani Marley soon began experimenting with laying tracks, at times with his brothers Stephen, Julian, and Damian.

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In 1997, Ky-Mani Marley joined forces with Pras of the Fugees, on "Avenue", a hit cover of Eddy Grant's "Electric Avenue".

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8.

Ky-Mani Marley appeared at international music showcase Midem when it was held in Miami for the first time.

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At the Cameo Theatre, Ky-Mani Marley performed a set which was aired live by the Caribbean News Agency to 36 countries.

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Also in 2007, Ky-Mani Marley joined Van Halen on tour as their opening act.

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Ky-Mani Marley's acting work included lead roles in the Jamaican films Shottas and One Love.