This project is a 10-episode mini-series podcast along with its supplementary content that tells the story of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, a distinct branch of the Rastafari faith, led by Niah (Nyah) Keith Gordon in early 1970s Jamaica. The story is narrated by Alan, an old church member, a close friend, and confidant of Niah. During a very historical and turbulent period in Jamaican history, the church spearheaded the movement of marijuana from Jamaica to the USA to uplift Jamaicans not only financially, but educationally, and spiritually. The church aimed to provide a living example of the works of Marcus Garvey and to promote a spiritual and historical understanding of African heritage and culture.
The project aims to provide an accurate portrayal of the church's history in contrast to the manipulative and misleading content produced by American mainstream media in the 70s. It promises to be an exciting, adventurous, spiritual, and informative story filled with historical facts and highlighting the political environment of that time.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This project is a 10-episode mini-series podcast along with its supplementary content that tells the story of the Ethiopian Zion Coptic Church, a distinct branch of the Rastafari faith, led by Niah (Nyah) Keith Gordon in early 1970s Jamaica. The story is narrated by Alan, an old church member, a close friend, and confidant of Niah. During a very historical and turbulent period in Jamaican history, the church spearheaded the movement of marijuana from Jamaica to the USA to uplift Jamaicans not only financially, but educationally, and spiritually. The church aimed to provide a living example of the works of Marcus Garvey and to promote a spiritual and historical understanding of African heritage and culture.
The project aims to provide an accurate portrayal of the church's history in contrast to the manipulative and misleading content produced by American mainstream media in the 70s. It promises to be an exciting, adventurous, spiritual, and informative story filled with historical facts and highlighting the political environment of that time.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
“First Spliff” provides vital context into who Alan was before he stepped foot onto the island of Jamaica. From early childhood in 50s Detroit to his first spliff in 60s rural Iowa, we follow Alan’s journey of draft dodging and Berkeley hippie politics. The episode culminates with his pinnacle sojourn across the country, hitchhiking from Berkeley to Miami with $120 to his name and one goal in mind: get to Jamaica.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.