Was Bob Marley a Prophet of Rastafari ?
Many people will question the assertion that Marley was a prophet of Rastafari however Janet Decosmo explains the nature of Bobs philosophy that requires that Bob be given the title of prophet. Decosmo argues that Marley had the prophetic command to demand Justice from ower elites, spoke on the theme of exile and return. In addition the idea of tolerance, rather than judgment or condemnation, of the shortcomings of those individuals who were not part of the power structure. Marley had the fierce hatred of injustice and temperament to guide people. Marleys lyrics spoke to the heart of the socially depressed and were able to instill a sense of pride and strength in the face of countless challenges. Marley not only entertained the masses but also was able to inspire the heartless and depressed using the philosophy of Rastafari as the tool. Marley has been able to subvert the dominant value structure of societies through the guise of entertainment. One of the examples of the way that Marle
