Meaning
Chiefly a member of the Bobo Ashanti order of Rastafari — known for turbans, flowing robes and a strict, disciplined livity. In a separate everyday sense, 'bobo' can also mean a fool or simpleton.
Senses
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noun A member of the Bobo Ashanti (Bobo Shanti) Rastafari order, recognised by their turbans and robes.
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Di Bobo dread live up inna di hills.
The Bobo Ashanti live up in the hills.
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Him turn Bobo an start wear turban.
He joined the Bobo Ashanti and began wearing a turban.
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noun A fool, dunce, or simpleton (everyday, unrelated sense).
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Nuh act like no bobo.
Don't act like a fool.
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Him look like a bobo inna dat.
He looks foolish in that.
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Origin
The Rastafari sense comes from the Bobo Ashanti order founded by Prince Emmanuel Charles Edwards; the 'fool' sense echoes a widespread word for a simpleton found in many languages.
How it’s used
Context separates the two meanings entirely — a respected Rastafari order versus a casual word for a fool.