Keith Valentine Graham, better known as Levi Roots, is a Jamaican-born British businessman and celebrity chef currently living in Daventry, Northamptonshire. He first came to prominence in the fourth series of the British television series Dragons’ Den, where he successfully launched his Reggae Reggae Sauce.
Since then, he has become a household name and his brand has expanded into a variety of products, from sauces to ready-to-eat meals.
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- Full Name: Keith Valentine Graham
- Stage Name: Levi Roots
- Date of birth: June 24, 1958
- Age: 65 years old
- Place of birth: Clarendon, Jamaica.
- Nationality: Jamaican
- Occupation: Jamaican-British businessman
- Height: 5’6
- Parents: Lassel Graham and Doreen Graham
- Siblings: 5
- Spouse: 7
- Children: eight sons, Zaion Graham, Tyran Graham, Danai Graham and Christopher Graham, and four daughters, Bernice Graham, Nathalie Graham, Jo-Anne Graham and Sharlene Graham.
- Relationship: married
- Net worth: 45 million.
Childhood life and education.
Keith Valentine Graham, better known by his stage name Levi Roots, was born on June 24, 1958 in Clarendon, Jamaica.
Keith was raised by his parents, Lassel Graham and Doreen Graham, and grew up with five siblings, although their names are not known. Details of Keith’s childhood and education are also unknown.
Career
Keith Valentine Graham, better known by his stage name Levi Roots, has many talents. He has had a successful career as a musician, releasing several albums and working with some of the biggest names in the reggae music scene. However, thanks to his hit Reggae Reggae Sauce, he is best known as a food entrepreneur.
This jerk and barbecue sauce mix became a success after he secured investment on the TV show Dragons’ Den and became a best-selling product at Sainsbury’s. Through his varied career, Roots has become a household name and a symbol of success in the music and food industries.
In addition to his successful television career, Levi Roots is a sought-after motivational speaker and author. Drawing from his inspirational journey, he shares valuable insights and business tips in his speeches and book, “Raise the Bar.”
He has also written several cookbooks, demonstrating his expertise in Caribbean cuisine. His versatile talents and charisma have made him a respected figure in the entertainment industry as well as the business world.
Awards and nominations
- MOBO nomination: he was nominated for Best Reggae Artist at the Black Music Awards (MOBO).
Social media.
- Instagram Username: @official_levi_roots
- Twitter Username: @levirootsmusic
Personal life
Levi Roots, Keith Valentine Graham, has a large family of eight children. He has four sons, Zaion Graham, Tyran Graham, Danai Graham and Christopher Graham, and four daughters, Bernice Graham, Nathalie Graham, Jo-Anne Graham and Sharlene Graham.
Despite having children with seven different mothers, Levi has been open about his troubled past, which includes time in prison for drug charges and being arrested as a teenager for assaulting a police officer. His children are now adults in their 30s and 40s.
Net worth
Levi Roots, real name Keith Valentine Graham, is a British-Jamaican musician, television personality, celebrity chef and businessman.
He is best known for appearing on the British version of the reality TV show “Dragon’s Den,” where he successfully pitched his Reggae Reggae Sauce. He has since built a successful empire around his brand, earning him a net worth of $45 million.
