1. Vybz Kartel (1976)

Jamaican Dancehall Artiste

Reggae and dancehall artist known for the singles "Turn & Wine" and "Romping Shop." In 2014, he was sentenced to life in prison for murder.

2. Carl Douglas (1942)

Jamaica Singer

Jamaican singer who shot to stardom following the release of his 1974 martial arts homage "Kung Fu Fighting," which would go onto become one of the best-selling singles of all...

3. Tessanne Chin (1985)

Reggae Fusion Recording Artist

Jamaican recording artist who toured with reggae singer Jimmy Cliff  for three years before winning season 5 of the competition show The Voice.

4. Bunny Wailer (1947)

Jamaican Singer-songwriter

Also known as Jah B, he rose to prominence as a member of the influential reggae ensemble The Wailers alongside Bob Marley.

5. Mary Seacole (1805)

Memoirist

Remembered for her 1857 memoir Wonderful Adventures of Mrs. Seacole in Many Lands, this Jamaican-born writer and nurse assisted soldiers during the Crimean War and fought for racial tolerance by...

6. Anthony B (1976)

Jamaican Musician

DJ and reggae musician who has released over 30 albums since 1996. He has also released 1000 singles and appeared on over 100 albums in the same timeframe. He has 300,000...

7. Jermaine Johnson (1980)

Footballer

Winger who joined Sheffield Wednesday in 2007 after spending a season with Bradford City. He began playing internationally for Jamaica in 2001.

8. Boi-1da (1986)

Music Producer

Hip-hop music producer born Matthew Jehu Samuels and known as Boi-1da. His production credits include work with Kanye West, Drake, Das Racist, and The Diplomats.

9. Patrick Ewing (1962)

Basketball Player

Hall of Fame New York Knicks center who scored over 20,000 career points and was named to 11 NBA All-Star teams over the course of his 16-year career.

10. Geaux Yella (1989)

Rapper

Rapper who originally came to fame as an associate of rapper Kevin Gates. He has released solo mixtapes like 2016's Khoury and is known to fans for tracks like "Smile,"...

11. Gaye McDonald (1989)

Model

Jamaican model who has appeared in Elle South Africa and Indie Magazine.

12. Coleridge Goode (1914)

British Musician

Bassist known for his long-time collaborations with saxophonist Joe Harriott, as well as many other groups.

13. Andrew Trabass (1989)

YouTube Star

Comedian, actor and musican with more than 750,000 people subscribed to his self-titled YouTube channel, and another 150,000 subscribed to his TRABASSTVVLOGS channel. Several of his most popular videos point...

14. Evan Parke (1968)

Jamaican Actor

Jamaican-born American actor who is known for appearing in a range of feature films and television programs. He is best recognized for his role as Hayes in the 2005 film King...

15. Mad Cobra (1968)

Jamaican Musician

Born Ewart Everton Brown and better known as Mad Cobra, this reggae and dancehall vocalist is famous for a number of Jamaican hits, including "Gundelero," "Yush," and "Na Go Work."...

16. Gabrielle Davis (1989)

Reality Star

Reality television and social media personality who rose to fame after being cast on Love & Hip Hop: Miami. On the program she is recognized for having been in a relationship...

17. Kamila McDonald (1984)

Fitness Instructor

Jamaican personal trainer and fitness personality who founded the online training program WellFit. She's been a fitness ambassador for Adidas.

18. Nia Long (1970)

Actress

Actress who starred on the television shows The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Third Watch and has also appeared in such movies as Boiler Room, Big Momma's House, and Are We There Yet?

19. Khadine Hylton (1981)

Radio Host

Media personality who is best known as the afternoon radio show host Miss Kitty. She is also known by the name The Fluffy Diva. She has also been an ambassador for...

20. Louis Simpson (1923)

Poet

Poet and 1964 Pulitzer Prize recipient whose best- known works include At the End of the Open Road and Struggling Times. After publishing The Owner of the House: New Collected...

21. Patra (1972)

Reggae Singer

Jamaican dancehall singer who gained popularity in 1990s for her albums Queen of the Pack and Scent of Attraction. After a hiatus of almost a decade, she returned to music...

22. Wayne Marshall (1980)

Reggae Singer

Reggae and dancehall artist known as Wayne Marshall. He's collaborated with known rappers including Sean Paul, Elephant Man and Beenie Man.

23. Shauna McKenzie (1984)

Reggae Singer

Reggae singer also known as Etana whose 2008 album The Strong One peaked at number 12 on the US Reggae charts. She was nominated for Best Reggae Singer at the 2008 MOBO...

24. Nesbeth (1973)

Reggae Singer

Reggae singer and songwriter who is best known for the singles "Live Every Minute," "Taste Victory," and "Board House." He has performed live at several of the most prestigious events...

25. Cherine Anderson (1984)

Reggae Singer

Jamaican singer known for her work in the reggae, dancehall, hip-hop, and R&B genres. Also an actress, she appeared in several Jamaican films of the late 1990s and early 2000s,...

26. Noah Powa (1982)

Reggae Singer

Reggae singer who has become known for singles like "Waste Man," "Twerk It," and "Condom Style." He has also released several singles on his self-titled SoundCloud account. 

27. Skip Marley (1996)

Reggae Singer

Reggae singer known for being a member of the Marley family. He released his debut song, "Cry To Me," in April of 2015.

28. Monty Alexander (1944)

Musician

Jazz artist whose work was noted for its Caribbean and swing influences. He also mastered the melodica.

29. Alf Valentine (1930)

Cricketer

Jamaican-born cricketer best known for his success in his West Indies team's 1950 British tour.

30. Yendi Phillips (1985)

Jamaican Model

Jamaican beauty pageant contestant who won the 2007 Miss Jamaica World and 2010 Miss Jamaica Universe competitions.

31. Dizzy Reece (1931)

Jamaican Musician

Trumpeter and composer known for his work in the jazz and hard bop musical genres. He released four acclaimed albums on the Blue Note record label: Blues in Trinity in...

32. Harold McNair (1931)

Jamaican Musician

Jazz and calypso saxophonist and flautist who collaborated with many jazz greats during his life, including Terry Cox.

33. John Barnes (1963)

Sound

Jamaican-born English left-winger who played in the Premier League for Newcastle United and Liverpool and internationally for England. He went on to become a commentator for ESPN and SuperSport.

34. Leon Edwards (1991)

unknow

Mixed martial artist that fights in the welterweight division of UFC. He has been ranked as high as third in the UFC welterweight rankings. He began training with Team Renegade BJJ &...

35. Stuart Hall (1932)

Actor

Sociologist and cultural theorist whose influential works include Hard Road to Renewal (1988), Formations of Modernity (1992), and Questions of Cultural Identity (1996). He was also a founder of The...

36. Cedella Marley (1967)

Jamaican Musician

Singer, author, and fashion designer best known as a member of the famous Marley clan and their Melody Makers band.

37. Quite Perry (1991)

Instagram Star

Instagram comedian and web star known for his reliance on Jamaican stereotypes, particularly that of Jamaican mothers. His short humorous clips have earned him a following of more than 650,000...

38. Vershon (1991)

Reggae Singer

Jamaican reggae singer who is known for songs like "Clean Mi Heart Too Clean" and "Tun it Up Ya Now." The music video for his song "Inna Real Life" has...

39. Zuse (1991)

Rapper

Atlanta-based recording artist who released the follow-up album Bullet 2: Banana Clip after debuting in 2014 with Bullet. He also put out a mixtape called Plugged.

40. Bagio White (1991)

Graphic Designer

Jamaican graphic designer who is best known for having been the Creative Director & Editor In Chief of Dopeness Magazine. Bagio also posts pieces of his work as well as lifestyle...

41. J Capri (1991)

World Music Singer

Late Jamaican dancehall singer known for her hit singles like "Boom and Bend Over" and "Pull Up to Mi Bumper." The rising artist died tragically in December 2015 after succumbing...

42. Noel Blake (1962)

Jamaican Footballer

Soccer coach and former manager who managed England's Under-19 squad from 2009 to 2014. As a player, he was a defender for clubs like Leeds United and Exeter City.

43. Madge Sinclair (1938)

American Actor

Played Nurse Ernestine Shoop on six seasons of Trapper John MD and portrayed Bell Reynolds in Roots. She also provided the voice of Sarabi in the 1994 Disney film The Lion...

44. Paul Hewitt (1963)

American Basketball Player-coach

Head basketball coach at Georgia Tech and George Mason University, he coached at the 2011 FIBA Under-19 World Championships.

45. Garth Fagan (1940)

Jamaican Dancer

Famous for founding Rochester, New York's Garth Fagan Dance company, this Jamaican-born choreographer is known for his highly personal work in the Afro-Caribbean dance; modern dance; social dance; and ballet...

46. King Tubby (1941)

Jamaican Electronics And Sound E

Jamaican sound engineer who was a big influence on the development of the dub style of music in the 1960s and 1970s.

47. U-Roy (1942)

Jamaican Musician

Reggae artist, vocalist and early pioneer of a Jamaican rap style called "toasting." He first gained popularity for toasting on the Duke Reid label.  

48. Thom Bell (1943)

American Songwriter

Best known for creating the Philadelphia style of soul music during the 1970s.

49. Errol Brown (1943)

Rock Singer

Singer who was known as the lead man of the band Hot Chocolate, known for such singles as "You Sexy Thing" and "So You Win Again."

50. Shaggy (1968)

Pop Singer

Born Orville Richard Burrell, he is a reggae-pop singer and rapper whose single "It Wasn't Me" was a #1 hit in 2000. He also released "Angel" and "Boombastic" to critical...