This R&B legend's powerhouse cover of Dolly Parton’s "I Will Always Love You" dominated the 1992 Bodyguard soundtrack.
Whitney Houston
This national bird of Jamaica is also known as
Swallow-tail hummingbird.
The Trelawny-born sprinter who holds world records in the 100m and 200m
Usain Bolt
This multifaceted artist co-produced the hip-hop biopic Roxanne Roxanne and sang "Happy".
Pharrell
Nanny of the Maroons is famous for being Jamaica’s only this type of national figure.
National Heroine
This artist dropped the 2003 international hit "Get Busy" and helped shape modern dancehall
Sean Paul
This pop icon took us to "Anti-Hero" and "Cruel Summer" during her massive Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift
The national motto of Jamaica, displayed on the coat of arms.
"Out of Many, One People"
This supermodel born to Jamaican parents in Streatham rose to global fashion royalty in the 1990s
Naomi Campbell
She achieved this historic milestone when her holiday classic "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hit Number One in January 2020, making her the first artist to top the chart in four separate decades: the 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.
Mariah Carey
This legendary reggae superstar and global icon was posthumously awarded the Order of Merit in 1981
Bob Marley
The renowned Jamaican sculptor and painter whose work anchors the National Gallery of Jamaica
Edna Manley
In 2024, this Canadian superstar made history by passing Elvis Presley for the most Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hits of all time.
Drake
He led the 1831 Christmas Rebellion (the Great Jamaican Slave Revolt), which heavily influenced Britain's decision to abolish slavery
Samuel Sharpe
This dominant Jamaican-born heavyweight boxing champion held multiple world titles in the late 1990s and 2000s
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