Ce’Cile

Cécile Claudine Charlton, professionally known as Ce’cile, is a pioneering Jamaican dancehall singer, songwriter, and performer recognized as one of the leading female voices in modern dancehall. Born in Manchester Parish, Jamaica, she emerged in the mid-1990s after working as a studio manager, backing vocalist, songwriter, and producer. Her breakthrough came with the hit collaboration Can You Do the Work alongside Sean Paul in 2001. Known for blending reggae melodies with bold dancehall energy, Ce’cile became one of the genre’s most influential female artists, releasing acclaimed albums including Bad Gyal, Waiting, and Music + Magic. Her international collaborations and strong presence in European and Japanese reggae markets have helped establish her as a global ambassador for Jamaican dancehall music.