Ras Fawzi Makonnen
Liberation of The People

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Reflections from Roots

Spiritual Foundation
Rastafarian way of life centered on natural living, reverence for Jah (God), and adherence to principles of diet, meditation, and the rejection of Babylon (oppressive systems). Music becomes a sacred act of worship and consciousness-raising, often infused with biblical references, praise of Haile Selassie I, and calls for spiritual awakening.
Musical Expression
Rooted in traditional Nyabinghi drumming and chanting, Rastafarian music have significantly shaped genres like ska, rocksteady, and especially reggae. Lyrics emphasize truth, justice, African identity, and liberation. Pioneers like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear used music as a global megaphone for Rastafari philosophy, blending poetic lyricism with infectious rhythms to spread messages of unity and resistance
Cultural Identity
Rastafarian music often emerge from and remain deeply connected to tight-knit communities, particularly in Jamaica, Ghana and Africa. These spaces nurture cultural practices that inform musical content and performance. The musician serves not just as an entertainer but as a cultural ambassador and teacher within and beyond the community
Activism
Through international tours, recordings, and collaborations, I have carried the message worldwide, influencing global music, fashion, and social movements. Their work often intersects with activism—championing human rights, anti-colonialism, environmentalism, and Pan-African solidarity. This global reach transforms personal faith into a universal call for justice and spiritual renewal.
About Rasfawzi
Ras Fawzi Makonnen


BIOGRAPHY
Deep within, I have a great dream for humanity. My source of deep satisfaction lies with performing task that will benefit others; such as mentioned in my song: African Youthman. Some misguided and corrupted leaders, make injustice and bribery an acceptable norm; and the less fortunate youth upon African streets suffers, economically and emotionally. Worse of all is the lack of opportunity for them to attend to their spiritual elevation due to everyday struggle on the streets, market places etc to earn a living. I believe every soul needs to develop and reconnect to the Creator here on earth before leaving to the Spiritual World and Heaven.











