Samini Shares His Views on the Achimota School Saga

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By Naliaka Kitui

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Dancehall superstar Samini has shared his sentiments concerning Achimota School denying Rastafarian students admission based on their hair and religion. He went on to question why schools in 2021 still have rules that limit people’s right to education.
‘The many responsible men and women we see out there have all been shaped and fashioned by various rules, regulations and guidelines either from the home, church, community and in many cases, school. But have all these guidelines, rules and regulations been truly helpful? Are some still relevant in this new age?” he questioned.
The Musician further said that Achimota’s decision is not only dubious but smacks of discrimination, intimidation, and to some extent, “racism!” According to him, there is no evidence that admission of the children to the school would affect discipline or other student’s intelligence.
“Let’s even leave the public schools and turn our focus on the private schools that allow any kind of hair preference on their premises. Do we have any records of any troubles being created? I don’t think so.”
“How will the locks make other students uncomfortable? How will the locs affect his performance? Or wait, will the locs perhaps turn into snakes at midnight and hound other students? Can someone please help me understand why I cannot wear my hair the way I want to school in 2021?”
Samini advised other Rastafarians to unite and build schools that will embrace inclusivity and diversity “Until Rasta builds schools like the Muslims, Catholics, Methodists, SDAs and so on have, can Rasta hold its own to ensure no one pushes Rasta about over-rules Rasta must obey in everyone’s interest?”
“Let us not tear each other up or hurl invectives at one of Africa’s greatest educational institutions. Rasta is gentle. Rasta is wise. Rasta is strong. Rasta is obedient. Rasta understands and follows rules. Rasta is disciplined. If Achimota School cannot take Rasta, let Rasta move on.”