18/10/2026
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Ziggy Marley, an exceptional artist, heir to an extraordinary musical legacy, and a worthy ambassador of reggae around the world.
Through his music, commitment, and message of love, peace, and unity, he continues to keep his father Bob Marley ’s legacy alive while building a legendary career of his own. 🌍🎶
🎂 Let’s come together to wish him a wonderful birthday!
Feel free to leave your Happy Birthday messages for Ziggy Marley and share this tribute with reggae lovers everywhere. One Love! ❤️💛💚
David Nesta “Ziggy” Marley (born October 17, 1968) is a Jamaican reggae musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, author, and philanthropist. The eldest son of Bob Marley and Rita Marley , he led the family band Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers until 2002, releasing eight studio albums before embarking on a solo career under his own label, Tuff Gong Worldwide. He has won eight Grammy Awards and one Daytime Emmy Award.
Beyond recording and touring, Marley is actively involved in philanthropy through the URGE (Unlimited Resources Giving Enlightenment) Foundation, which supports education, healthcare, and environmental projects for children in Jamaica, Africa, and North America.
In 2024, he produced the biographical film Bob Marley: One Love. The compilation album Bob Marley: One Love Music Inspired by the Film (Deluxe) won the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album in 2025.
His recent projects include the children’s album Pajammin’, released on June 24, 2025, and the North American “Do the Reggae” co-headlining tour with burningspearmusic in the fall of 2025.
Ziggy Marley’s latest album is titled Brightside, released on April 18, 2026. It is his ninth solo studio album.
Ziggy Marley is the younger brother of Sharon Marley and Cedella Marley, and the older brother of Stephen Marley, Robert “Robbie” Marley, Rohan Marley, Karen Marley, Stephanie Marley, Julian Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Damian Marley, and Serita Stewart.
Ziggy Marley has collaborated with numerous artists from a wide range of musical genres, including reggae, rock, pop, hip-hop, world music, and folk.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of some of the notable artists he has worked with on duets and collaborative projects.
Reggae and Caribbean Artists:
T***s and the Maytals — Take Me to Jamaica
Sean Paul — Three Little Birds
Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, and Ky-Mani Marley His brothers, including projects associated with The Marley Brothers and Cornerstone.
Yemi Alade — Peace & Love
Rita Marley and Cedella Marley — His mother and sister, on the album Family Time.
Damian Marley, Bunny Wailer, and Buju Official Banton — I Know You Don't Care
Morgan Heritage — One Family
Burning Spear — Call On You
Shaggy — Rise Up
Rock, Pop, and Folk :
Jack Johnson — Cry, Cry, Cry
Paul Simon — Walk Tall
Willie Nelson — This Train
Ben Harper — Spin It Faster, Play with Sky
Sting — One World
Donna Summer — Crayons
Sheryl Crow — Everywhere You Go
Alanis Morissette — Please Excuse Me Thank You
Tom Morello — Move Your Body
John Frusciante and Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers — On the album Dragonfly.
Cody Simpson — Love
Good Charlotte — U R
Hip-Hop, Latin, and World Music
Maluma — Tónika
Carlos Santana — Iron Lion Zion
Busta Rhymes — Move Your Body
Angélique Kidjo — Sedjedo, Jambo
Carlos Vives — El Hilo
Natiruts — América Vibra
Cheb Mami — Madanite
Lauryn Hill — Live performance of Redemption Song
Florida Georgia Line — Life Is a Honeymoon
Happy Birthday, Ziggy Marley !
May your music continue to inspire generations and spread the message of love, peace, and unity throughout the world.
ONE LOVE ! ❤️💛💚
✍️ Ins Rastafari MixMaster 🎧
