THE REVOLUTIONARY HISTORY OF DREADLOCKS

Dreadlocks are a common sight across our homes, schools, places of work and even of worship. It wasn't always this way, and it took persistence and patience to mainstream an authentic African hairstyle. Stigma around dreadlocks was informed by colonialism, with effects that were felt decades after independence.

In this video, we look at the revolutionary history of dreadlocks in Kenya and further afield. Have a watch, and please share your thoughts.