Rastafari followers believe the use of marijuana is directed in biblical passages and that the "holy herb" induces a meditative state. "Ganja", as marijuana is known in Jamaica, has a long history in that country, and its arrival predates the Rastafari faith. Tosh's 1976 hit "Legalise It" remains a rallying cry for those pushing to make marijuana legal. The concern is shared by other US-based Rastafari as corporations look to invest in and profit from recreational and medical cannabis. In Jamaica, authorities gave the green light to a regulated medical cannabis industry and decriminalised possession of small amounts of weed in 2015.

Source: Ethiopian News December 10, 2021 21:35 UTC