Paul Bogle (1822 - 1865) was a Baptist Deacon and a Jamaican rebel. He was a leader of the 1865 Morant Bay Rebellion, and was captured in October 24 and executed by the United Kingdom (Jamaica was a British colony at that time). He was later named a National Hero of Jamaica with the title Rt. Excellent Paul Bogle. He is depicted on the heads side of the Jamaican 10-cent coin as such.
In reggae culture
As a Jamaican culture hero, Paul Bogle is referenced in many works of reggae culture; most notably, dancehall performer Gerald Levy's stage name was "Bogle" (also "Mr Bogle" and "Father Bogle"). Third World produced a song about Bogle's execution. Songs named for Bogle have been produced by Abdel Wright, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and The Aggrovators and the Revolutionaries As well, Bogle is mentioned in songs by Bob Marley, Burning Spear, and Prince Far I.
References
- Paul Bogle Foundation
- P.O. Box 67, Yallahs, St. Thomas
- Jamaica West Indies
