Rastafari Africa-centred around oneness, levity, Godhead and a consciousness. This is the ultimate expression for them of the true self, and a mirror image of the symbolic Lion of Judah and a Godhead consciousness. The levity which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s, following the coronation of Haile Selassie. Haile Selassie is Kings Of Kings, King David for Rastafarians. For Rastafarians, worship goes beyond the spirit of man, and incorporates the spirit of all living things.

Originating in eastern Africa, the hairstyle was worn by warriors and different tribes in Kenya, and the appearance of ancient Kemet and Nubia. RASTA: An identity, and expressing a realized concept of the spiritual connotations that came with growing the hair unadulterated without any chemicals or sharp objects.

The Rasta Lion is a Symbol, is a symbol of living a life that is clean and free of Medications, cigarettes, meat, negative thinking, and negative deeds.

THE HERB: Contrast to popular belief, ganja, or marijuana is not seen or used as a mere social drug to intoxicate or derail the senses. The Rastafarian use of marijuana stemmed from a ritualistic and spiritual expression of life. The plant and its properties allowed Rastas to gain clairvoyance, atonement and wisdom. Rastas use marijuana very seriously for Nyabinghi sessions to “reason” and gain a serious tuning with the forces of life, among other rituals.

the influence of the elders and the teachers of the faith deeply influenced artists who were seeking to distinguish themselves. Reggae music, as a genre, has gone through many changes as the modern era approached, however, the 70s will always be remembered as the “golden era” of the music because of its content, intensely rich and vibrant harmonies, melodies and creative sound. The sounds bear witness to the king ship to Africa.

WORLD INFLUENCE: Rastafari, and would be intrigued and inspired by reggae and its powerful artistry. The list of artists that contributed to this great music of this unprecedented era include the original Wailers, Bunny Wailer, Peter Tosh, Junior Braithwaite, Ras Michael & the Sons of Negus, Yabby You & the Prophets, Michael Rose, Junior Byles, Big Youth, The Abyssinians, The Ethiopians, The Pioneers, Augustus Pablo, The Congos, Lee Scratch Perry, The Mighty Diamonds, Horace Andy, Alton Ellis, Dennis Brown, Prince Far I, U Roy, I Roy, David Jahson, Johnny Clarke, and a host of others.