Jamaica, Jamaica

1. Damion Stewart (1980)

Footballer

Defender who played for Harbour View from 1999 to 2006, joining the Queens Park Rangers in 2006 and Bristol City in 2010.

2. Joe Harriott (1928)

Jamaican Musician

Free-form jazz pioneer who influenced many British jazz musicians like Evan Parker and John Stevens.

3. Rajiv Maragh (1985)

American Jockey

Indo-Jamaican horse jockey who is one of America's top earners. He got his first win at Tampa Bay Downs in 2004.

4. Coke La Rock (1955)

Rapper

Old school rapper who rose to fame in the 1970s for his musical collaborations with DJ Kool Herc. He is often credited as the first MC in hip hop history.

5. Kyle Bent (1997)

Rapper

Known for his 2012 mixtape titled The Catalyst, he is a rap artist who initially made a name for himself in the city of Boston as an unsigned artist.

6. Leon Bailey (1997)

Soccer Player

Winger who became an immediate sensation after making his senior debut with K.R.C. Genk. He was named the Belgian Young Professional Footballer of the Year for the 2015-16 season. The...

7. Kwame Harris (1982)

Player Of American Football

Former NFL offensive tackle who spent five years on the San Francisco after the team selected him in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft.

8. Chronixx (1992)

Reggae Singer

Born Jamar Rolando McNaughton, Jr., this Jamaican dancehall and reggae vocalist is notable for his U.S. Billboard #1 reggae EP Dread & Terrible, as well as for his 2012 mixtape...

9. Andre Russell (1988)

Jamaican Cricketer

Fast-bowling all-rounder who has represented teams like the Delhi Daredevils domestically and West Indies at the Test level. He played for West Indies at the 2011 Cricket World Cup, which...

10. Ruddy Roye (1969)

Photographer

Documentary photographer specializing in editorial and environmental portraits. He went viral on Instagram with over 280,000 followers for his photos depicting difficulties of minorities across America.

11. Kirkland Laing (1954)

British Boxer

2-time British Welterweight Champion, EBU Welterweight Champion from May-November 1990, and the author of The Gifted One.

12. Chubb Rock (1968)

Rapper

Brooklyn rapper best known for early 90's singles like "The Chubbster", which hit #1 on the Hot Rap Singles Chart.

13. William Beckford (1709)

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14. Chadwick Walton (1985)

West Indian Cricketer

Chadwick Antonio Kirkpatrick Walton is a West Indies cricketer from Jamaica. Nicknamed Rope Walton is a right-hand batsman and wicket keeper who played a series of first class cricket matches...

15. Hector Wright (1969)

Footballer

Hector Wright is a retired Jamaican football midfielder.

16. Jeremie Lynch (1991)

Jamaican Footballer

Jeremie Dwayne Lynch is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Luis Ángel Firpo on loan from Harbour View as a striker.

17. Kevin Lamey (1975)

Footballer

Kevin Lamey Kevin Andre Lamey born October 8h was born and raised in Swallow field Kingston Jamaica. He plays Jamaican football. Waterhouse Football Club striker Kevin Lamey is an anomaly...

18. Rohan Reid (1981)

Jamaican Footballer

Rohan Reid is a Jamaican international footballer who plays professionally for the Charlotte Eagles as a midfielder.

19. Dino Williams (1990)

Footballer

Dino Williams is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Montego Bay United as a striker.

20. Joan Riley (1958)

Jamaican Writer

Joan Riley is a Jamaican-English author. Her 1985 novel The Unbelonging made her the first Afro-Caribbean woman author to write about the experiences of Blacks in England.

21. Angella Taylor-Issajenko (1958)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Angella Taylor-Issajenko CM is a former Canadian sprinter.

22. Cleveland Robinson (1914)

American Labor Leader

Cleveland Lowellyn Cleve Robinson was an American labor organizer and civil rights activist.

23. Kenrick Ellis (1987)

American Football Nose Tackle

Kenrick Ellis is a Jamaican American football nose tackle for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the third round of...

24. Montrose Phinn (1987)

Jamaican Footballer

Montrose Phinn is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Harbour View as a defender.

25. Trevardo Williams (1990)

American Football Player Linebac

Trevardo V. Williams is an American football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Williams played college football for the University of Connecticut. The Houston Texans selected...

26. Jamille Matt (1990)

Jamaican Footballer

Jamille Antonio Matt is a professional footballer who plays for Fleetwood Town as a striker.

27. Ewan Grandison (1991)

Footballer

Ewan Grandison is a Jamaican international footballer who plays for Portmore United as a midfielder.

28. Shanel Daley (1988)

Cricketer

Shanel Francine Daley is an international cricketer who plays as a left-arm medium pace bowler and left-handed batsman for the West Indies. She has played 31 Women's One Day Internationals...

29. Arthur Louis (1950)

Rockbluesreggae Crossover Artist

Arthur Louis is of British nationality. His surname is pronounced as luːɪs in British and American English and he is known as a guitarist vocalist and songwriter. In his late...

30. Leon Strickland (1982)

Footballer

Leon Strickland is a Jamaican professional football player who plays as a striker he currently plays for Arnett Gardens in the Jamaican National Premier League.

31. Jovan Haye (1982)

Player Of American Football

Jovan Haye is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round...

32. Shawn Sawyers (1976)

Footballer

Shawn Sawyers is a Jamaican professional football player who plays as a goalkeeper in 2010 he transferred from Portmore United to Humble Lions F. C. in the Jamaican National Premier...

33. Cornel Chin-Sue (1976)

Footballer

Cornel Chin-Sue is a Jamaican football midfielder who currently plays for Arnett Gardens F. C..

34. Mooji (1954)

Jamaican Spiritual Teacher

Anthony Paul Moo-Young /ˌmuː ˈjʌŋ/ known as Mooji /ˈmuːdʒi/ is a spiritual teacher or guru originally from Jamaica. Moo-Young was a student of Papaji who was a direct disciple of...

35. Ainsley Bennett (1954)

British Sprinter

Ainsley Bennett is a British former Olympic and World Championship sprinter from Birmingham UK.

36. Kurt Tibbetts (1954)

Cayman Islands Politician

Darwin Kurt Tibbetts OBE is a Caymanian politician and the former Leader of Government Business in the Cayman Islands. Tibbetts served as Leader of the People's Progressive Movement party from...

37. Peter McNamee (1950)

Canadian Ice Hockey Player

Peter McNamee is a retired Canadian professional ice hockey forward. He played 175 games in the World Hockey Association with the Vancouver Blazers Phoenix Roadrunners and San Diego Mariners.

38. Leroy Wallace (1950)

Jamaican Musician

Leroy Horsemouth Wallace is a Jamaican drummer who worked for several years at Studio One and has worked with numerous reggae artists including The Gladiators Inner Circle Prince Far I...

39. Jaheel Hyde (1997)

Jamaican Sprint Athlete

Jaheel Hyde is a Jamaican sprinter. He won a gold medal in the 110 m hurdles at the 2013 World Youth Championships in Athletics in Donetsk Ukraine setting a new...

40. Gail Vaz-Oxlade (1959)

Canadian Television Host

Gail Vaz-Oxlade is a Canadian financial writer and television personality who lives in Brighton Ontario Canada. Vaz-Oxlade hosts the Canadian television series Til Debt Do Us Part Princess and most...

41. Floyd Streete (1959)

English Professional Footballer

Anthony Streete is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

42. Molly Killingbeck (1959)

Athletics (sport) Competitor

Molly Killingbeck is a Canadian athlete who competed in two consecutive Summer Olympics for Canada starting in 1984. In 1981 Molly took the silver medal in the 400 metres at...

43. Jamiel Hardware (1992)

Footballer

Jamiel Kevon Hardware is a Jamaican footballer who currently plays for Harrisburg City Islanders in the USL Professional Division.

44. Lillian Allen (1951)

Canadian Dub Poet

Lillian Allen is a Canadian dub poet reggae musician writer and Juno award winner.

45. Trenton Wiggan (1962)

English Footballer

Trenton Ashton Wiggan is a former footballer who played primarily as a forward. Born in Jamiaca he moved to England as a child and represented his adopted country at schoolboy...

46. Winston Anglin (1962)

Footballer

ston Anglin was a Jamaican international football player.

47. Phyllis Coard (1946)

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48. Herbert Chang (1952)

Cricketer

Herbert Samuel Chang is a former West Indian cricketer who played in one Test in 1979 before joining the West Indian Rebel cricket team to South Africa. Chang was subsequently...

49. Stewart Campbell (1812)

Actor

50. Peter Cargill (1964)

Footballer

Peter Cargill was a Jamaican international football player. His position was midfielder or defender. Nicknamed Jair he played for local sides Swallowfield FC CC Lions Port Morant United and Harbour...

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