Jamaican artiste Richie Spice who is currently in Kenya for the ‘Nobody can stop reggae’ concert has shown his support on the push by Kibra MP Ken Okoth to have bhang legalized in Kenya.
The ‘Gideon boot’ hitmaker has been to Kenya three other times. During an interview at Kiss100 , Spice said that he loves Kenya and it always feels like home.
“Africa is our first and second home. people are lovely and they are our people”
Asked about the incident where a Kibera Rastafarian was temporarily denied admission to a school because of her dreadlocks, he said he was glad she finally resumed classes.
“it’s good that the court speaks justice knowing that it’s just a natural vibration. we give thanks that the child is back to school”he said.
The ‘grooving my girl’ hitmaker, who abides by the Rastafarian culture has dreadlocks but his children don’t.
He said it’s their choice, adding that according to their culture followers are required to remain natural.
“My kids do not have dreadlocks because it’s their choice. one is 17, 9, 10 and 2. this is because it’s their right to choose. but their hair is all natural” he added.
Many in Kenya have misconceptions when it comes to dreadlocks and being a Rastafarian. From a deep-rooted Rastafarian, Richie Spice broke down what it means to be one.
In as much as they believe Africa is their first and second home, Rastafarians believe that one day they will reside back to their motherland, Ethiopia.They sometimes refer to themselves as Haile Selassie children.
He also promised to give his fans an amazing show scheduled for Saturday night at KICC grounds.