In the journey or path of Rastafari, referring to a committed and active involvement in the Rastafarian lifestyle and movement
Patois: Mi walk inna di trod of Rastafari, spreading love and truth
English: I walk in the path of Rastafari, spreading love and truth
Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,
One of the key elements of the Rastafari language is the use of what is called "Iyaric," a form of Jamaican Patois that is considered to be the "holy language" of Rastafarians. Iyaric, also known as Dread Talk, is the Rastafari language created in defiance of English as an imposed colonial language that facilitated the loss of African languages among enslaved Afro-Caribbeans.
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