Kalimba Kadjaly Biography: Movies, Instagram, Songs, Awards, Ethnicity, Height, Age, Net Worth

Kalimba Kadjaly Marichal Ibar is a Mexican singer, actor and entertainer who first gained widespread recognition through his work as a child performer and later as part of the pop group OV7 (formerly La Onda Vaselina).

His breakthrough as a solo artist with albums such as Aerosoul (2004) helped establish him as a prominent figure in Latin pop and R&B. Apart from music, he has also built a career in acting and voice-over work, making him a multifaceted media presence.

Profile

• Full name: Kalimba Kadjaly Marichal Ibar
• Date of birth: July 26, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Mexico City, Mexico
• Nationality: Mexican
• Profession: Singer, actor, entertainer
• Parents: Father: Pablo Marichal; Mother: Rosario Ibar de Marichal
• Siblings: Sister: M’balia Marichal (also a singer)
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Mexican of Afro-Cuban descent
• Net worth: US$20 million

Early Life and Education

Kalimba Kadjaly Marichal Ibar is now 43 years old. He was born on July 26, 1982 in Mexico City, Mexico. His parents were both involved in music and theatre—the father, Pablo Marichal, was a jazz musician and the mother, Rosario Ibar de Marichal, came from an Afro-Cuban background.

He began appearing on television and in theatre from a very young age—he was part of children’s shows such as Chiquilladas and Chispas de chocolate.

Personal Life

Kalimba has kept many aspects of his personal life relatively private. There is no information about his spouse or children at this time. He has, however, discussed aspects of his personal growth and challenges in interviews relating to his career and public scrutiny.

Career

Kalimba’s career began in childhood television and theatre, and by his early teens he was performing as a singer and actor. In 1993 he joined the pop group La Onda Vaselina (which later became OV7) and participated in recordings with the group.

As a solo artist he released his debut album Aerosoul in 2004, which showcased a pop-R&B sound and helped elevate his profile as a mature artist. He followed with subsequent albums including NegroKlaro (2006), Mi Otro Yo (2008), Amar Y Querer: Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones (2009) and others.

In addition to music, Kalimba has acted in film and television and worked as a voice actor in Spanish-language versions of animated films (for example, providing singing voice for young Simba in the Mexican dub of The Lion King). His career has thus bridged pop music, acting, and voice-over work.

Net Worth

Kalimba’s estimated net worth is approximately US$20 million. He earned this through his work as a solo artist (album sales, touring), membership in OV7, acting roles, voice work, and endorsements.

Controversy

In 2010 a legal complaint was filed alleging sexual assault of a minor in Mexico; an arrest warrant was issued in January 2011, and Kalimba was arrested in the U.S. in El Paso and subsequently deported to Mexico. He was released in January 2011 due to lack of evidence.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kalimbaofficial

Discography

• Aerosoul (2004)
• NegroKlaro (2006)
• Mi Otro Yo (2008)
• Amar Y Querer: Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones (2009)
• Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones, Vol. II (2011)
• Cena para Desayunar (2014)
• Somos Muchos y Venimos Todos (2019)