Mombasa Represents Rasta

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Rastafari vibes are strong in Mombasa and the affinities with Jamaica are many. Maybe it's because this is Africa. Maybe it's because the climate is so like Jamaica (I've often commented that Jamaica is basically Africa without the elephants). Maybe it's because the Kenyan Mau-Mau movement inspired the Rastas in Jamaica to grow their locks. Maybe it's because both countries followed the leadership of Haile Selassie I to attain their independence from colonial Britain. Whatever it is, they really love Reggae here, and there are many wearing the dreadlocks.

Traveling around this city, you will see the colors of Green, Gold, and Red. You will see the images of Haile Selassie I. You will see Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Joseph Hill, and others. You will see them on matatus. You will see them on t-shirts. You will see them on murals. Here are some images I captured on my visit, representations of Rastafari I found out and about.

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