Richie Spice is in the 254 for the ‘Nobody can stop reggae’ concert scheduled for Saturday 16th February at KICC. He has been to Kenya three times and he says he always feels like this is his home.
Africa is our first and second home, people are lovely and they are our people.
While being interviewed by a popular radio station, he was asked to comment on the incident where a Kibera girl was declined admission to a school because of her dreadlocks. The family of the Form One girl went to court after the dreadlocks ban was overturned. This pleased Richie Spice very much.
‘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.’
Richie has dreadlocks but his children don’t. He says 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
Many in Kenya have been wondering what is the big deal when it comes to dreadlocks and being a Rastafari. From a deep-rooted Rastafari, Richie Spice broke down what it means to be one.
Rastafari is a culture which is a natural way of life of a rasta man. the way of life as it is with no interruption. it’s not fashioned just a way of life for peace.
He says the culture is strict and against crime. They are careful in their eating habits maintaining only what is good for human consumption.
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.
The debate Kenyans also have is legalizing marijuana. He said:
‘It’s a good vibe. Africa cannot let the world leave it behind, it is for medicinal purposes that the herbs provide. It’s a great movement and it makes me proud’