MutabarukaBorn in Jamaica, Mutabaruka has established himself as an artiste, performing poet and philosopher, who is also the host of the famous interactive talk shows Cutting Edge and Steppin Razor on Jamaica's most popular radio station, Irie FM. During his eekly broadcasts, the outspoken Rastafari debates socio-political, philosophical, and Rastafari-related topics. He has contributed to Black consciousness globally transcending his own Rastafari, Reggae, and poetry community. He advocates Black Power and opposes Eurocentric and neo-colonial thinking. He unapologetically voices his notions on multifaceted matters and particularly creates space for Black freedom struggle. His poem collection Outcry (1973) and his music album Check It! (1983) are among his great achievements. Above all, he played the rebellious slave Shango in Haile Gerima's drama movie Sankofa (1993) and was the protagonist in the documentary film Mutabaruka: The Return to the Motherland (2011). Some of his formal awards are Order Of Distinction (Commander Class) from the Jamaican government in 2016, the Lifetime Achievement Award awarded at the Black Royalty African Heritage Expo in Connecticut (USA) in 2018, or Best Dub Poet from the Jamaican Music Awards (repeatedly awarded). Read More Read Less