Bob Marley’s daughter, Sharon Marley Biography: Children, Husband, Age, Net Worth, Albums, Parents, Height

Sharon Marley Prendergast also known as Sharon Marley is a talented Jamaican reggae singer, dancer, curator, educator, and former member of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers known for her contributions to family reggae music, earning three Grammy Awards with the group, and her recent solo work including singles like Just One More Morning and her debut album Firebird.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Sharon Marley Prendergast
• Stage Name: Sharon Marley
• Born: November 23, 1964
• Age: 61 years old
• Birthplace: Kingston, Jamaica
• Nationality: Jamaican
• Ethnicity: Jamaican
• Occupation: Reggae Singer, Dancer, Curator, Educator
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Rita Marley and Bob Marley
• Siblings: Cedella Marley, Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley
• Spouse: Ekow Alabi and Peter Prendergast
• Children: Donisha Prendergast, Inglemar, Matthew, Peter-Shane
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $4 million USD

Early Life and Education

Sharon Marley is a talented reggae singer, dancer, curator, and educator. She was born on November 23, 1964, in Kingston, Jamaica. Raised by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Marley (biological mother Rita Marley from a previous relationship; adopted by Bob Marley after his marriage to Rita in 1966).

There is no information about additional siblings beyond her known Marley family members. Details about her early life and education are kept private.

Career

Sharon Marley first rose to prominence as a child performer in the late 1970s, debuting with her siblings in Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers in 1979. The group, including Cedella, Ziggy, and Stephen, released over ten albums on labels like Tuff Gong and Ghetto Youths, winning three Grammy Awards for Best Reggae Album (Conscious Party, One Bright Day, Fallen Is Babylon).

She contributed vocals and performed globally for over two decades until the group’s hiatus around 2002. She appeared in films like The Mighty Quinn (1989) as Jody and Deep in the Heart (1983).

After a 20-year break from music to focus on family and education, she founded the Total Care Learning Centre for Montessori-style early childcare.

She returned as a solo artist with Just One More Morning (2021 remake of Rita Marley‘s song), Butterflies in the Sky (2022), Steppah, and her debut album Firebird (2026), featuring family collaborations like with Cedella Marley on Island. She has received honors like the JaRIA Reggae Icon Award and Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Council Award.

Awards and Nominations

• Three Grammy Awards (Best Reggae Album with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers: Conscious Party, One Bright Day, Fallen Is Babylon)
• NAACP Award (with the group)
• JaRIA Reggae Icon Award
• Queens of Reggae Island Honorary Council Award (2024)

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @iamsharonmarley
• Facebook Handle: Sharon Marley Fan Page

Personal Life

Sharon Marley, 61, is a talented reggae singer, dancer, curator, and educator. She was previously married to Peter Prendergast (father of her children) and married Ekow Alabi in 2014. She stands tall at unknown height.

Currently married with four children — Donisha Prendergast (filmmaker and activist), Inglemar, Matthew, and Peter-Shane — and grandchildren, Sharon enjoys family collaborations in music, advocating for education through her learning center, and sharing her spiritual and cultural journey.

Net Worth

Sharon Marley is a talented reggae singer, dancer, curator, and educator. Net worth is estimated at $4 million USD. Her income primarily comes from:

• Music royalties and streaming from Melody Makers albums and solo releases
• Grammy-related earnings
• Live performances
• Education ventures through her Total Care Learning Centre
• Family estate involvements

Discography/Filmography

• Conscious Party (album with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers)
• One Bright Day (album with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers)
• Fallen Is Babylon (album with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers)
• Various other albums with Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers (over ten total)
• Just One More Morning (single, 2021)
• Butterflies in the Sky (single, 2022)
• Steppah (single)
• Firebird (debut solo album, 2026)
• Island (single feat. Cedella Marley and Rica Newell, 2026)
• The Mighty Quinn (film, 1989, as Jody)
• Deep in the Heart (film, 1983)