Yes, Rasta! : Authenticating Rastafarianism in a Coastal Kenyan Context

The following research seeks to describe, organize and understand the perceptions and interpretations of Rastafarianism in Lamu, Kenya. Those who identify with Rasta are categorized by beliefs, goals and lifestyle and these facets are briefly compared to traditional Rastafarianism coming out of Jamaica in the early 1930s and globalized Rastafari movements today. The role of tourism, Kenya\u27s colonial and post-colonial history, and Islamic tradition in Lamu\u27s Rasta movement are also taken into consideration