The scholar of religion Darren J. N. Middleton suggested that it was appropriate to speak of "a plethora of Rasta spiritualities " rather than a single phenomenon.

Dec 29, 2025 · Based on their reading of the Old Testament, many Rasta men uphold patriarchal values, and the movement is often charged with sexism by both insiders and outsiders.

The Rasta Worldview At its heart, Rastafari is an African liberation movement born of centuries of oppression at the hands of slavery and colonialism. In the Rastafari worldview, Africa is "Zion," the …

Mar 9, 2025 · What is the Rasta stance on race? Early Rastafari emphasized black empowerment, but today many Rastas accept people of all racial backgrounds who embrace African identity.

1 day ago · Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has filed a GH¢100 million defamation lawsuit against media personality and social commentator Blakk Rasta, claiming a video accusing him of being the "self …

18 hours ago · Renowned dancehall Ghanaian musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, had sued social commentator Abubakar Ahmed, also known as Blakk Rasta, for …

Oct 9, 2009 · Rastafari is a young, Africa-centred religion which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s, following the coronation of Haile Selassie I as King of Ethiopia in 1930. Rastafarians believe Haile …

Rasta: This became the common social and cultural descriptor. In the 1970s, “Rasta” was often used to describe the lifestyle, diet (Ital), music, and communal agricultural practices. It was the label of the …

1 day ago · Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has taken legal action against social commentator Black Rasta, accusing him of defamation over a video that allegedly portrayed the musician as fraudulent …

Management of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, has confirmed plans to take legal action against broadcaster and musician Blakk Rasta over comments …