The warriors hair became matted and began to lock over time.
Because the warriors with locks on their heads were “dreaded” ( by their enemies)the term “dreadlocks” joined the universal lexicon!
Compiled by Abdul Nassir Wanguthi
The term “dreadlocks” comes from a movement of guerrilla warriors who vowed not to cut their hair until Haile Selassie, former Emperor of Ethiopia was released from exile after leading the resistance against the Italian invasion.
