Born and raised in Liverpool by his Jamaican parents, he had access to two cultures. Whilst working in catering in the early 80s he attended the Liverpool 8 Writers Workshop and the scene was set for him to become a performance poet.
A firm member of the Rastafari movement, he saw it as his mission to reach a wider audience. Bringing his unique sound to the theatre and schools Levi became a Citizen of Honour in 2023 and accepted his award in the Liverpool Town Hall.