Robert Bombo aka Black-1 Black. Diamond

Black Diamond, born Robert Alexander Bombo in Voinjama City, Lofa County, Liberia, is a reggae artist whose musical journey was shaped by his experiences during Liberia’s civil war. After seeking refuge in Guinea, he reunited with his parents in the United States in 1996, where he developed a passion for music. Inspired by reggae legends Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, and Alpha Blondy, he released his debut album, One Love, in November 2003. A 2005 Sociology graduate of Catawba College in North Carolina, Black Diamond has shared the stage with reggae icons Gregory Isaacs, Buju Banton, and Capleton, among others.