Why is Rastafarianism So Misunderstood?

What can take place in a locked house with seven Rastafarians, two journalists and several portraits of Emperor Haile Selassie? A lesson on a "misunderstood" religion, for a start.

Members of the Rastafarian movement at Milimani Law Courts during the hearing of the case before Justice Chacha Mwita on January 29, 2019.

Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, in his study at the palace.

Rastafarians showcasing their accessories.

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