“I was born by myself but carry the spirit and blood of my father, mother and my ancestors. So I am really never alone. My identity is through that line.”

Jamaican reggae musician, songwriter, producer, author and philanthropist

David Nesta “Ziggy” Marley is a Jamaican reggae musician, songwriter, producer, author, and philanthropist. He is the eldest son of Bob Marley and Rita Marley, and became known first as the leader of the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. He led that group until 2002 and released eight studio albums with it before beginning a solo career on his label, Tuff Gong Worldwide. His work has earned eight Grammy Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award.