Reggae superstar Damian “Jr Gong” Marley has received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Caribbean music and culture.

The youngest son of reggae legend Bob Marley was honoured during Saturday's graduation ceremony in Jamaica.

Marley expressed gratitude for the recognition, describing himself as honoured and humbled, before treating graduates to performances of his hits Road to Zion and The Mission.

The Grammy-winning artiste was praised for establishing his own musical legacy, with successful projects including Welcome to Jamrock, Distant Relatives and Stony Hill.

The honour recognises nearly three decades of musical achievement and his continued contribution to promoting reggae and Caribbean culture internationally.