Rohan Anthony Marley is a well-known figure in Jamaican business, having founded and run several successful companies.
Despite his success in business, he is also known for his athletic abilities, having played college and professional football in the Canadian Football League.
He is also a member of a famous musical family. He is the son of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley and the father of model Selah Marley, reggae artist YG Marley and former NFL player Nico Marley.
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- Full Name: Rohan Anthony Marley
- Stage Name: Rohan Marley
- Date of birth: May 19, 1972
- Age: 52 years old
- Place of birth: Kingston, Jamaica
- Nationality: Jamaican
- Occupation: businessman
- Height: 1.73m
- Parents: Bob Marley, Janet Hunt
- Siblings: Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley, Cedella Marley, Stephen Marley, Julian Marley, Sharon Marley, Robert Marley, Karen Marley, Stephanie Marley, Makeda Jahnesta, Ky-Mani Marley.
- Spouse: Geraldine Khawly, Lauryn Hill
- Children: Nico Marley, Nico Marley, Zion David, Selah, Joshua Omaru, John Nesta and Sarah
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Rohan Marley is a Jamaican businessman, former American football player and son of legendary musician Bob Marley and Janet Hunt.
He was born on May 19, 1972 in Kingston, Jamaica and grew up with 11 siblings, including famous musicians Ziggy Marley, Damian Marley and Stephen Marley.
Rohan attended Miami Palmetto High School in Pinecrest, Florida, where he graduated in 1991. He then went on to pursue higher education at the University of Miami School of Business in Coral Gables, Florida.
Although he comes from a musical family, Rohan chose a different path and became a successful businessman and philanthropist.
Career
Rohan Marley is also passionate about sustainable agriculture and founded a coffee company, Marley Coffee, that focuses on ethical and environmentally responsible practices.
He also invests in other businesses, including a Jamaica-based mobile payments company, and is involved in various charitable causes.
His diverse background and experience have made him a successful businessman and leader in both sports and business.
In addition to his business ventures, Rohan Marley is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He founded the Tuff Gong International Youth Center, a non-profit organization that provides educational and cultural programs to at-risk youth in Jamaica.
He is also involved in many other charitable initiatives, including the Marley Family Foundation, an organization that supports communities around the world in need.
Rohan continues to impact the business world and community through his various endeavors.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @romarley
- Facebook Name: Rohan Marley
- Twitter Username: Rohan Marley (@Romarley)
Personal life
Rohan Marley, 52, has had a colourful personal life with his first marriage to Geraldine Khawly in 1993.
They had two children: a daughter, Eden Marley, and a son, Nico Marley, who later became a professional footballer.
Unfortunately, the couple divorced in 1996, but Marley found new love and had more children with different partners.
Despite his relationships, Marley remained devoted to his family and was a proud and loving father.
Rohan Marley is best known for his relationship with Lauryn Hill. They were together for many years but never married.
They have five children together: Zion David, Selah, Joshua Omaru, John Nesta and Sarah. Marley and Hill lived apart for most of their relationship, which ended in 2009.
Net worth
Rohan Marley has also been successful in starting a business when he founded the famous coffee brand Marley Coffee.
He has also invested in real estate and has a stake in the clothing line Tuff Gong. His diverse sources of income have contributed to his impressive net worth of $20 million.