There are certain iconic figures I am very touchy about having it done right: Malcolm X, Garvey, Frederick Douglas, Harriet Tubman, etc, and Bob Marley is on that list. He had respect for the whole diaspora (as well as Peter Tosh). Buffalo Soldier is a tribute to FBAs and the struggle in America for example. At the time, these were some cold azz lyrics:
Buffalo Soldier, dreadlock Rasta
There was a Buffalo Soldier
In the heart of America
Stolen from Africa, brought to America
Fighting on arrival, fighting for survival