Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English, Swedish
Spouses
Bruce Smith (1983-1984), Cameron McVey (1990)
Children
3 children: Mabel, Naima Karlsson
Parents
Ahmadu Jah, Moki Cherry
Zodiac Sign
♓ Pisces
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Popularity
Tier B -- 35,613 Wikipedia views/month
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Year context
Born in 1964 -- Civil Rights Act signed; Gulf of Tonkin incident; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Dragon, sign of Pisces
AWARDS (3)
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BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act
WON
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Brit Award for International Solo Artist
WON
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MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song
WON
Biography
Neneh Mariann Karlsson, better known as Neneh Cherry, is a Swedish singer. Her musical career started in the early 1980s, in London, England, where she performed in a number of punk and post-punk bands in her youth, including the Slits and Rip Rig + Panic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Neneh Cherry?
Neneh Cherry is 62 years old, born on .
Where was Neneh Cherry born?
Neneh Cherry was born in Stockholm.
Where can I find more information about Neneh Cherry?
You can find more about Neneh Cherry on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
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