What is Jamaica famous person?

Bob Marley Harry Belafonte Jamaicans Jimmy Cliff Louise Bennett-Coverley Marcus Garvey Miss Lou Portia Simpson Miller Shaggy Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Usain Bolt Ziggy Marley.
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What's Jamaica famous for?

What is Jamaica known for? Jamaica is known to be the birthplace of reggae, Bob Marley, world's fastest sprinters, Blue Mountain coffee, Red Stripe beer, Jamaican rum, beautiful beaches, jerk dishes, luxurious all-inclusive resorts and majestic waterfalls.
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Who is the most famous Jamaican singer?

1) Bob Marley

No list of reggae artists would be complete without Bob Marley in the top spot. Bob Marley rose to fame with his backing band, The Wailers, starting in 1963.
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What are 3 interesting facts about Jamaica?

Jamaican Geography Facts
  • It's the 3rd Largest Island in the Caribbean. ...
  • Jamaica Is Home to 4 Major Mountain Ranges. ...
  • Jamaica Is One of 6 Island States Which Make Up the Greater Antilles. ...
  • The Island Sits on Top of a Large Underwater Mountain. ...
  • A third of all Jamaicans live in Kingston. ...
  • They Drive on the Left Side of the Road.
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Is Rihanna Jamaican?

Early life. Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born on February 20, 1988, in Saint Michael, Barbados. She is the daughter of accountant Monica (née Braithwaite) and warehouse supervisor Ronald Fenty. Her mother is an Afro-Guyanese, while her father is a Barbadian of African, Irish, English, and Scottish descent.
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How can I contact Rihanna?

You can address your letter to Rihanna in care of Amanda Silverman. The primary address for 42 West is "220 West 42nd Street, 12th floor, New York, NY 10036".
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What flag is Jamaica?

national flag with two green and two black triangles separated by a yellow saltire (diagonal cross). The width-to-length ratio of the flag is 1 to 2.
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How old is Jamaica?

Transition to Independence

In 1958 Jamaica became a founding member of the Federation of the West Indies, from which it seceded in 1961, after a referendum. On August 6, 1962, after 300 years of British colonization, Jamaica became an independent nation with full dominion status within the Commonwealth.
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Who is the best rapper in Jamaica?

Loop News presents the top 10 Jamaican-American rappers of all-time.
  • Busta Rhymes.
  • Pepa. ...
  • Special Ed. ...
  • Heavy D. ...
  • Grand Puba. ...
  • Bushwick Bill. ...
  • Canibus. ...
  • Pete Rock. ...
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Who is the legend of reggae?

After Bob Marley passed away in May 1981, some fans wondered who would claim his crown as the biggest artist in reggae. One candidate was Bunny Wailer, Marley's ally in The Wailers when they were a vocal group rather than a backing band.
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What is Jamaica's nickname?

Colloquially, Jamaicans refer to their home island as the “Rock”. Slang names such as “Jamrock”, “Jamdown” (“Jamdung” in Jamaican Patois), or briefly “Ja”, have derived from this.
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Is Jamaica Popular?

In recent years, Jamaica has been growing in popularity with families and young people looking for a vacation spot that offers a little bit of everything for all to enjoy. Few people planning their vacation realize Jamaica is one of the largest islands in the Caribbean.
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What is Jamaican food?

11 traditional main dishes in Jamaica you'll want to try
  • Ackee and codfish. Photo credit: bonchan/Shutterstock.com. ...
  • Jerk chicken/pork/fish. Photo credit: Brent Hofacker/Shutterstock.com. ...
  • Oxtail. ...
  • Curry goat/mutton/chicken. ...
  • Fish Escovitch. ...
  • Brown stew chicken. ...
  • Run Down (run-dun) ...
  • Pepper Pot Soup.
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Is Jamaica part of Africa?

No, Jamaica is not, geographically and politically, an African country. Jamaica is actually an idependent country situated in the Caribbean (considered part of the North American Continent) sea. Jamaica gained political independence from the British in 1962.
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What Colour is Rihanna eyes?

below is Rihanna's real eye color; It looks like a dark green with hazel shade.
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Who is Rihanna's agent?

The Grammy-winning pop singer has parted ways with manager Marc Jordan and is now being managed by Jay-Z's Roc Nation Management. Rihanna told The Associated Press in a statement Wednesday that she's “so excited to take this next step in my career.”
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