Well-known Jamaican-American singer Stephen Marley has been in the news because his son Jo Mersa Marley died recently, know about his net worth
Bob Marley’s grandson Joseph “Jo Mersa” Marley, who was 31 years old, allegedly passed away. Journalist Abka Fitz-Henley tweeted that the Jamaican American reggae star was allegedly discovered unconscious in a car.
Who Is Stephen Marley Father Of Jo Mersa Marley, His Age, Wife, Son, Children, Songs, Net Worth
🕯️🙏🏾💔 Condolences to Stephen Marley @stephenmarley and the entire Marley family for this tragic loss. Reports say that @JoMersaMarley (31) apparently passed due to complications concerning his asthma. He leaves behind a wife and daughter. Our hearts 💕 and prayers go out to you! pic.twitter.com/3z54ZJZvhg
— Roots Reggae Hub (@RootsReggaeHub) December 28, 2022
It is unknown what caused Joseph’s death but many reports are suggesting that he died due to a sudden Asthma attack. In her tweet, Abka wrote,
Jamaican/American Artiste, Joseph Marley, who’s also known as Jo Mersa (@JoMersaMarley), was found dead today in the USA. Marley was found unresponsive in a vehicle. Marley is the son of Reggae Star Stephen Marley & the grandson of reggae legend, Bob Marley.
Since then, many people are talking about his father Stephen Marley. As a result of this, he has become the talk of the town with many people trying to find out more about him. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who Is Stephen Marley?
Stephen Marley is a well-known Jamaican-American musician. He has been in the news because his son Joseph Mersa Marley died recently.
His full name is Stephen Robert Nesta Marley. He is also known as Raggamuffin. He was born on April 20, 1972, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. He was brought up in Kingston, Jamaica. His father’s name is Bob Marley who is also a well-known artist and his mother’s name is Rita Marley.
He has 11 siblings whose names are Damian Marley, Ziggy Marley, Rohan Marley, Ky-Mani Marley, Julian Marley, Robert Marley, Cedella Marley, Sharon Marley, Stephanie Marley, Karen Marley, and Makeda Jahnesta.
He was married and his wife’s name is Kertia DeCosta Marley. However, they part ways. He was the father of 13 kids, many of them are with his former partners. The artist Jo Mersa Marley, who was his eldest son, passed away on December 27, 2022. His daughter Mystic Marley is also a singer.
He is currently 50 years old.
His Career
Together with his elder brothers, five-year-old Stephen Marley started his musical career in 1979 as a member of the kid band named Melody Makers. His father served as a direct mentor for him in music.
Later, he wrote and produced songs for a few of his self-produced solo albums, such as “Mind Control” (2007), “Mind Control Acoustic” (2008), “Revelation Part I: The Root of Life” (2011), and “Revelation Part II: The Fruit of Life” (2016).
He has won eight Grammy Awards in total, including three as a solo artist, two as the producer of albums Halfway Tree and Welcome to Jamrock, and three more as a member of Ziggy Marley & The Melody Makers.
Net Worth Of Stephen Marley
He has a net worth of about $20 million.