What you don't know about dreadlocks

1. What You Don't Know About Dreadlocks The dreadlock hairstyle is unique to the continent of Africa as it has a very long history in Africa than other parts of the world. In Africa, it is as old as 500 BCE . The very first people to be spotted with dreadlocks were the Ethiopian priests. The Maasai tribe of Kenya also wore dreadlocks that were colored red in order to look different from other tribes. Some children in Nigeria are believed to be have been born with dread-like hair called DADA. The Rastafarians adopted the hairstyle from Ethiopian warriors who swore not to cut their hair until Emperor Ras Tafari, Haile Selassie their leader was brought back from exile. Did you know that the Maasai people of Kenya and Northern Tanzania carried dreadlocks that were often colored red in order to differentiate them from other tribes? It is also believed that in Nigeria there are children born into the world with dread-like hair and it is referred to as “Dada”. Many people associate the hairstyle with waywardness and lack of direction, but the fact is that many people that engage in this kind of conversation do not know the real roots of the famous hairstyle. It is believed by some people that it started in Africa however, another group of people disagree. They believe it came from the westerners when they came for their colonial businesses. Quick question to you before you continue reading this article, WHERE DID THE DREADLOCK HAIRSTYLE ORIGINATE FROM? While you're at it, let your mind wander a bit to the Rastas, care to imagine where they all come from or what inspired that religion? The Dreadlock hairstyle has a very long history in Africa and this is not to say that it doesn't have histories in other parts of the world but it is safe to say that Africa's dreadlock hairstyle is unique to only Africans. In 500 BCE (yes! as early as that), the very first people to be spotted with dreadlocks were the priests of the Ethiopian Coptic Orthodox Church. So is it safe to say that Africa is the birthplace of the famous Dreadlocks hairstyle? Maybe. Centuries after that saw more tribes in Africa sport the dreadlock hairstyle. Studies have shown that the RASTAFARIANS started following the teachings and doctrines of the Ethiopian Emperor Ras Tafari, Haile Selassie and in turn, adapted the hairstyle from the Ethiopian warriors who had sworn not to cut their hair until he was brought back from exile. These warriors were dreaded and this brought into existence the term "DREADLOCKS". For more details:- https://www.laawin.com/