You Nah See A Ghana Mavado Mad Ova?
While many of us throughout the African Diaspora have never been to the “Motherland,” we often feel a sense of connectedness to it. Africa, the place of our beginning and orijin, has this ability...
Jamaica
Before Rihanna there was Grace Jones
International pop Barbadian born superstar Rihanna was recently bestowed the coveted title of “the sexiest woman alive” by Esquire magazine. Known for her catchy tunes and fashion forward style and edge, Rihanna has managed...
Child Rape: “After 12 ah lunch?”
Growing up as a child growing up in a village in the small Caribbean island of St.Vincent and the Grenadines, I was often prohibited from wondering the streets or socialising with other people outside...
In Search of Orijin: Rastafarians in Shashamane
Psalms 68:31 proclaims that ‘Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands unto God.’ This biblical reference to the land of Ethiopia has been one of the main premises...
Who Makes Claim to Being the Reggae Capital of the World? France, Côte d’Ivoire or Japan?
While Jamaica is known as the birthplace of reggae music, it no longer holds the title as reggae capital f the world. With reggae music legends such as Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Jimmy...
“How Long Shall They Kill Our Prophets?” The Case of Marcus Garvey
“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery….none but ourselves can free our minds.” These words by reggae legend Bob Marley from his song ‘Redemption Song’ are some of the most powerful words ever spoken. However,...
Buju: Where does my reggae go from here?
“Where does true reggae go from here?” I asked myself this question, when the news came this morning that Buju Banton had been sentenced to 10 years in jail. His sentence id the result...
Jamaica: A Breeding Ground for Islamic Extremism?
Rampant poverty, unemployed youths, drugs, state wide corruption and gang violence are just some of the social ills that can lead to people searching for alternatives. One such alternative, as recently exposed by document...
my Orijin | Bob Marley
Today marks the 30th anniversary of the the 20th Century’s most influential musician, Robert Nesta Marley AKA Bob Marley’s death. Bob Marley passed away on May 11th, 1981. Bob Marley’s songs continue to inspire...
“One Blood, One Blood, One Blood!”: Reggae Artist Junior Reid and his One Blood Family Help Raise Funds for Japan
Many of us know Junior Reid for his hit song ‘One Blood.’ The song’s popularity reached a larger international audience after hip hop artist The Game sampled and featured Reid’s song on his hit...
“Not an Easy Road”: International Reggae Superstar Buju Banton Faces Life in Prison
“It’s not an easy road, Many see the glamour and the glitter, And think it’s a bed of rose,Who feels it knows” Not An Easy Road lyrics – M. Myrie International reggae superstar Buju...
Babylon Won’t Release The Chains! Buju Banton’s Request to Perform and Generate Funds is Denied
Internationally acclaimed reggae artist Buju Banton, whose real name is Mark Myrie, recently faced another road block in his attempts to generate funds while on bail pending his retrial for charges of conspiracy to...
