Rastafarian & Jamaican Culture

Chapter 1: From Babylon to Zion Rastafari is more than dreadlocks and drumbeats; it’s a whole philosophy birthed in di hills of Jamaica. Sparked in di 1930s, when life under di colonial Babylon system was no picnic, Rastafari emerged as a movement of freedom, faith, and African pride. Inspired by Marcus Garvey’s call to “look to Africa”, Jamaicans anointed Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia (then Ras Tafari Makonnen) as di divine King of Kings. Selassie wasn’t just a ruler; to …

Why Rastas Smoke Ganja Rastafari a nuh just a religion; it’s a livity—a way of life dat touch every part of how yuh eat, reason, and vibe wid Jah. From di early 1930s, Rastas been embracing ganja as a sacred herb fi spiritual and cultural empowerment. But why do dem bun di weed like fire? Let wi break it down: Fi deepen di spiritual connection wid Jah. Fi uphold dem cultural traditions. Fi honor history and di ancestors. Fi stand strong …

Step into any dispensary or scroll through di Jah Livity shop, and yuh bound fi hear terms like Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid ganja strains. But wah really do dem mean? Is it just fancy labels or do dey actually mek a difference to di vibes yuh feel? Whether yuh new to ganja or a seasoned smoker, understanding di difference between these types of cannabis strains is key fi choosing di right herb fi di moment. So, grab a spliff, sit back, …