Judah Eskender Tafari

Judah Eskender Tafari
Judah Eskender Tafari in 2009
Background information
Born
Ronald William Merrills

(1957-07-23)23 July 1957
Kingston, Jamaica
OriginGordon Town, Jamaica
Died5 June 2020(2020-06-05) (aged 62)
Burbank, California, US
GenresReggae
Years active1970s–2020
LabelsStudio One, Black Redemption

Ronald William Merrills (23 July 1957 – 5 June 2020), better known by the stage name Judah Eskender Tafari was a Jamaican reggae vocalist and musician, known for his distinct vocal tone, and spiritual outlook. His records on the Studio One label are regarded as classics. He died in 2020 after a lengthy illness.

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