1 The name Rastafari is derived from Ras meaning head which is an Ethiopian word for Duke, Earl or King.

2 The Rastafari movement is built by the nation, for the nation and in Jah we trust.

3 A faithful Rastafari, Marley is regarded by many as a prophet of the religion, as well as one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

4 Rasta or the Rastafari movement is the belief in Haile Selassie I, who was the former Emperor of Ethiopia, also referred to as Jah Rastafari.

5 The Rastafari movement is more complex than reggae lyrics and the occasional smoke would have you believe.

6 Bob Marley remains the most widely known and revered performer of reggae music and is credited with helping spread both Jamaican music and the Rastafari movement to a worldwide audience.