Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born on February 20, 1988 in Saint Michael, Barbados. In 2003, one of her friends introduced her to music producer Evan Rogers whilst on holiday in Barbados. Rogers helped her record material in the states which was sent to various people including Jay-Z who signed her to Def Jam Records.

Three hugely successful albums later, international star Rihanna will be the headliner for Smile Jamaica-Africa Unite, a concert which takes place at James Bond Beach in Jamaica on Saturday, 23 February 2008, in tribute to Bob Marley.

The event is an effort of the Marley family to unite Africa with members of the African Diaspora through music so that Bob’s message of love, confidence in self and hope, will be perpetuated. It’s a combination of two ventures, the Smile Jamaica concert which was held in 1976, and the Rita Marley Africa Unite initiative which will be held in Jamaica for the first time. The concert is even more special this year with February officially designated Reggae Month by Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding.

Pharrell Williams was born April 5, 1973. He is a producer, singer, rapper and songwriter. He is also the co-founder of the clothing brand Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream Footwear, though in most music videos, his clothing covers the logo.

Pharrell entered a high school talent show with some friends where they were discovered by Teddy Riley, whose studio was close to Pharrell’s school Princess Anne High School. Teddy Riley, the driving force behind Guy and BLACKstreet, gave us No Diggerty. Princess Anne is Prince William’s aunt.