1. Claude McKay (1889)

Jamaican American Writer Poet

Jamaican-American poet and author associated with the Harlem Renaissance and known for such novels as Home to Harlem, Banana Bottom, and Banjo. His poetry collections include Songs of Jamaica and...

2. Cutty Ranks (1965)

Jamaican Musician

Reggae singer known for his albums Six Million Ways to Die, Back with a Vengeance, and Hard For It as well as the single "The Bomber."

3. Davina Bennett (1996)

Pageant Contestant

Beauty pageant contestant who is recognized for having been crowned Miss Jamaica Universe in 2017. Later that year, she went on to represent her home country in the annual Miss...

4. Simon Brown (1963)

Boxer

Jamaican boxer nicknamed "Mantequilla" who earned IBF, WBC and Lineal Welterweight titles during his dominant career. He defended his IBF title a total of nine times and rattled off twenty-one...

5. Dalton Harris (1993)

Pop Singer

Singer who rose to fame after winning season 15 of The X Factor (UK). He sang "Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word" by Elton John and moved judge Ayda Field to tears. He released...

6. Levi Roots (1958)

Musician

Reggae musician who became a celebrity chef with his Reggae Reggae jerk barbecue sauce and the restaurant Papine Jerk Centre in Battersea.

7. Millie Small (1946)

World Music Singer

Jamaican singer-songwriter known for her 1964 cover of The Cadillacs' song "My Boy Lollipop." She popularized the "bluebeat" style.

8. Krishane (1993)

Reggae Singer

Reggae and pop singer who first garnered attention with his single "Drunk and Incapable," which reached the Top 30 in the UK. He's known for the motto Spread The Color.

9. Liz Mitchell (1952)

Jamaican Singer

Famous for her work with the disco group Boney M, this dance, pop, and soul vocalist also released such solo albums as No One Will Force You and Share the...

10. Clinton McKenzie (1955)

British Boxer

Jamaican retired professional boxer who became a British light welterweight champion in 1978. He also represented Great Britain at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, where he finished as the runner-up.

11. Freddie McGregor (1956)

Jamaican Musician And Music Prod

Singer and producer who became known as one of the most soulful singers of the reggae genre and who released songs like "Push Comes to Shove."

12. Rodolph Austin (1985)

Footballer

Jamaican defender and midfielder who joined Leeds United in 2012.

13. Eric Vernan (1980)

Jamaican Footballer

Eric Vernan is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Harbour View as a right winger.

14. Shereefa Lloyd (1982)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Shereefa Lloyd is a Jamaican sprinter who specializes in the 400 metres. She attended and competed for Texas Tech under coach Wes Kittley. At the 2007 World Championships Lloyd won...

15. Dame Walters (1976)

American Soccer Player

Dame Tweety Walters is a Jamaican soccer player currently without a club.

16. Jerome Young (1976)

Jamaican Sprinter

Jerome Young in Clarendon Jamaica attended high school in Hartford Connecticut at Prince Technical is a sprint athlete. He was caught doping in 1999 and was ultimately banned from the...

17. Horace Burrell (1950)

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Horace G. Burrell is the current president of the Jamaica Football Federation. He is also the Founder of the popular Jamaican restaurant chain The Captain's Bakery and Grill and...

18. Fae Ellington (1953)

Tv Personality

Ellington OD is a Jamaican media personality and lecturer best known for hosting the television series Morning Time on JBC for more than twelve years.

19. Prince Jazzbo (1951)

Jamaican Reggae Deejay

Linval Roy Carter better known as Prince Jazzbo was a Jamaican reggae and dancehall deejay and producer.

20. Sergio Campbell (1992)

Jamaican Footballer

Sergio Campbell is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for the UConn Huskies as a defender and midfielder.

21. Ojiji (1955)

Canadian Musician

Rupert Ojiji Harvey is a Reggae Jazz Funk Dance Hall and Roots music musician who is known for his solo records as well as his work in the Canadian band...

22. Atlee Mahorn (1965)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Atlee Anthony Mahorn is a three-time Canadian Olympic sprinter. He is a graduate of University of California Berkeley and holds an MBA in International Business. Mahorn is fluent in the...

23. Sandie Richards (1968)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Alexandra Richards is a Jamaican track and field athlete. She was a bronze medalist in the 4x400 m relay at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens Greece.

24. Peter Murcott Bunting (1960)

Jamaican Politician

Peter Murcott Bunting MP is the fifth National Security Minister of Jamaica and the Member of Parliament representing the constituency of Central Manchester. Bunting is also the General Secretary of...

25. Nickardo Blake (1989)

Jamaican Footballer

Nickardo Blake is a Jamaican-American footballer who last with Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.

26. Rohan Davey (1978)

American Football Player

Rohan St. Patrick Davey is a Jamaican-born American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. Davey won two Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots as a backup...

27. Roger Thompson (1991)

Canadian Footballer

Roger Thompson is a Jamaican born Canadian football player. He currently plays for IFK Mariehamn of the Finnish top division Veikkausliiga.

28. Mardrea Hyman (1972)

Jamaican Steeplechase Athlete

Mardrea Hyman is a Jamaican runner who specializes in the 3000 metres steeplechase.

29. Olivia McKoy (1973)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Olivia Celia McKoy (born 1 December 1973 in Troja St.

30. Catherine Scott (1973)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Catherine Scott is a retired Jamaican athlete who specialized in the 400 metres hurdles. She also competed on the successful Jamaican team in the 4 x 400 metres relay winning...

31. Krishmar Santokie (1984)

Cricketer

Krishmar Santokie is a cricketer who plays for Jamaica and has represented the West Indies at international level.

32. Winston Watts (1967)

Jamaican Bobsledder

ston Watts is a member of the Jamaica national bobsleigh team. He has been a participant at four different Olympics most recently the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

33. Ashton Bennett (1988)

Jamaican Professional Footballer

Ashton Bennett is an Jamaican professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for Portmore United F. C. of the National Premier League in Jamaica.