Black Diamond, a.k.a. Robert Alexander Bombo was born in Voinjama City, Lofa County Republic of Liberia. At an early age, Robert attended the St. Joseph Catholic Mission School In voinjama as his parents moved to the United States. When his country was devistated by civil war in 1989, Robert took refuge in the neighboring country of Guinea. In October of 1996, Robert flew to the United States to reunite with his parents. During his high school years in the United States, Robert began to develop the love for writing music. In the summer of 2001, Robert began to record his first album titled "One Love". In May of 2003, Robert encountered his most difficult moment when his Grand mother's health began to decline. On May 1, 2003, Robert was by his Grand mother's bed side as she took her last breath. After the passing of his Grand mother, Robert found comfort in singing. Inspired by the voices of Bob Marley, Lucky Dube, and Alpha Blondy, Robert released his first album titled "One Love" in November of 2003. Through the support of the Liberian community and every one that bought the album, Especially from Salisbury to Charlotte North Carolina among other places, Black Diamond became a household name as the sound of "Foxy Lady" continues to ring through the speakers at every Liberian Parties. On may 7th 2005, Robert Graduated from Catawba College with a B.A. Degree in Sociology. Robert has also done opening show for reggae greats like Gregory Isaac, Buju Banton, Capleton, Machael Palmer, among others together at the Carolina One Love Reggae Festival held in Charlotte, NC. Robert has also perform with artist like Emerson, Big Joe, Bosca Banks, Famous and the list goes on. With the new album "My Africa" released in Sept of 2009, Black Diamond is becoming an artist to reckon with. The seed that was planted in the African dust from the foot hills of Liberia is beginning to germinate. One bright side of Black Diamond is to see his fellow Liberian artist succeed in to this music business and have the opportunity to excel to higher heights. Black Diamond is also on the road performing at concerts, weddings, etc. Robert currently resides in Winston Salem, NC and continue to work on his future albums. © 2011 BlackDiamond
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