Haile Selassie - God Emperor of Ethiopia Documentary 

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Ethiopians didn't get Christianity from Egypt. We actually were the first country to accept Christianity next to Armenia long before the Romans or Egyptians did.

I don't know him well, but I've always had an appreciation for Ethiopia and him. Korea was torn apart by ideologies and the struggle for supremacy between the great powers, but he sent imperial guards to Korea while sympathizing with the pain of the country being invaded, not with ideology and benefit.( he appealed to the international community for Mussolini's unfair and brutal invasion of Ethiopia, but no country helped Ethiopia, and because of that experience, Koreans learned that he helped Korea for that reason even though he did not know Korea well.) They fought very bravely in korean war. They've never been defeated and lost, even in a foreign country which is very different environments and climates from their home country they created an orphanage for war orphans I want Ethiopia to become incredibly wealthy. Sending love from Korea Ethiopia is my favorite africa country. Thank you king

I am an indian, but i spend my childhood days in Ethiopia, i learnt from my mother that he had a great respect to the indian civilisaton and indian culture and have true love to the indians also, what a great emperor he was of such an ancient civilisation and a beautiful country, i have fond of memory of Ethiopia,long live hileselassie

He is my great grandfather. It's always surreal to see other people talk about him

I always love to hear the history of Ethiopia over and over again. It is like a music to my ears and a joy to my heart. I feel lucky to be Ethiopian.

When I lived n Ghana long ago, Haile Selassie made an official visit and we often saw him driving by with Kwame Nkrumah to cheering crowds. I sat close behind the pair of them for several hours at a military display but alas, just out of earshot so we could not hear their conversation - but they appeared to get on very well and laughed a great deal. He seemed such a pleasant character and I have always admired him greatly. This film has made me think again - but, on reflection, I think I will stick to my original opinion, it was so much nicer!!

I am From Eritrea and I love my Ethiopian brothers and sisters ❤❤

I live in Ethiopia and am so proud of my country❤❤❤

Please do Menilek II. He is a window into how Africans were often on a path and in process of significant modernizarion, yet how great powers united to ensure that didn't happen.

In my opinion, Emperor Haile Selassie was the best for Ethiopia! No one can be perfect but he tried his best to modernise Ethiopia and introduce Ethiopia to the whole wide world! Very wise holy man and highly diplomatic! Look at Ethiopia after the vicious Derg overthrow the monarchy & denying everything what The Emperor did for Ethiopia! Since Derg took over & right up to now, Ethiopia is still bleeding! It got worse and worse to the point people are fleeing from Ethiopia in their thousands! Only a handful of people are happy and those people are either they are working for the government or /and family members and relatives of the authorities! The majority of Ethiopians are suffering in their everyday life! Derg, TPLF and the current government killed so many innocent civilians of Ethiopia than the Emperor! He was much better of all the rest even if he has some faults as any other human beings! No one talks about his achievements like the Ethiopian Airlines, he gave his palace for the University , for his efforts to make Ethiopia a member of the league of Nations, for his struggles to unite the Africans and subsequently OAU was born ( now AU), for making Ethiopia a member of the U.N. etc Jah lives in our hearts forever!✊🏽 Let him rest in peace ☮️ with lots of ❤ ❤❤❤ God save Ethiopia 🇪🇹

I grew up in Ethiopia. I met Him when I was 10.

With all do respect to my Ethiopian sisters and brothers Haile Selassie was a ruthless leader disguised as devoted christian. For many decades still to this day many ethiopians and i am sure many who know Haileselassie do not know his dark side, what he has done to Eritreans just because we are who we are, he has committed mass murder, publically and privately , he hated my people, many souls got hanged, slaughtered, buried alive even got killed in front of their families and children. He even said in his public speech" We don't want the people, we just want the land". I always find it crazy, why a leader with such a large beautiful country would want our land, i do know now but whatever the reason , he didn't have to be so cruel, with love so much could have been done. As a famous Ethiopian historian said during the Ethipian Conflict in the late 90's and early 2000's , history is written by those who win and are in control, many of my Ethiopian brother and sisters will not like this comment but i believe in God, i am a christian and i am only speaking the truth and unveiling evil. He is not the only one who oppressed my people, it's other countries too but they did not commit the level of crime that he and his successor communist and fascist leader Mengistu Hailemariam have committed. The name haileselassie is a name he gave himself which means power of the trinity, the only one who posseses that power is only the creator. Many leaders and popular people on this earth present themselves as saviors for only people to start idolizing them some knowingly and some unknowingly because they are lured into their ideology. Ethiopian has very rich history, and i know Ras Teferri has played in political roles that excelled ethiopia and help recognize around the world, it also has beautiful landscapes, i seen it when i and my family got deported during the 90's conflict, I got many ethiopian friends and family friends but it's time for the truth to be spoken. Much love and respect to you all.

An excellent documentary no doubt. I have visited Ethiopia numerous times and have met with people who lived under Haile Selassie. Without a single exception, they said that life was better, at least in Addis Ababa and Jimma (Oromo kingdom). He was a great visionary, but also a man of his time, and in comparison with other African leaders, he was probably the best and most developed and liberal of the lot.

This documentary on Ras Teferi Mekonnen is well-researched and factual. Its objective and serious tone sets it apart from others I have seen. I’m impressed by how much information is presented in, say, the first 20 minutes, and by the attention to detail in presenting events accurately and without exaggeration. Historians have much to learn from this. I'd say this is the best possible way to present history. Because, as Paul Valéry quite vividly puts it, "History is the most dangerous product ever concocted by the chemistry of the intellect. It causes dreams, inebriates nations, saddles them with false memories … keeps their old sores running, torments them when they are not at rest, and induces in them megalomania and the mania of persecution." P.S. Liked. Subscribed. Enjoying the rest of your videos while waiting for more! ...Thank! You!

Emperor Haile Selassie came to Jamaica I was around 12 years I saw him then

This is a golden nugget of knowledge and adds to the little we all collectively know. 🔥 It cannot cover everything and everyone, otherwise it would be too long!! Good job!!

“Knowledge paves the way to love and love in its turn fosters understanding, and leads one along the path of great common achievement” Haile Selassie

What an ancient land Ehtiopia is.

It is wonderful to hear about African history. Much of it is not openly expressed, just like real-world history as a whole. We ALL should start looking at the bigger picture and the impact of these men and women that shine like shooting stars. NOT perfect, but they shine nonetheless.

This documentary is based on recent Western history. Egypt was a county of Ethiopia/Axum empire. Both Christian and Islamic religions were first practiced in Ethiopia before Christianity went to the Western World through Martin Luther. The first Mecca is still in Ethiopia. However, a prototype was moved to Saudi Arabia. Africa had civilized kingdoms that existed before defeat by Greece, Rome, and thereafter the Western colonialists.

You need to do a documentary on Menelik II (The Great) At Adowa (1896) Ethiopia stood for Africa gloriously!

Excellent video. I think of Selassie just as the video covers it. A leader with courage, dedication and good intentions to start, but then who falls into the trap of having too much power over too long a time that corrupts the individual and leads to authoritarianism and repression. How many times have we witnessed this on this planet? However, I knew little about Selassie and this transition before seeing this video. I'd get bits of the problems in Eritrea but a news snippet never covered the history and reasons, only that 'the conflict, disease, and starvation' continue. These documentaries are fantastic histories so we can understand our own times.

I think it is obvious that his majesty has been betrayed from day one not only by some of his own people Who refused to acknowledge his love for them and the willing to fight to make their country better but even the wider world betrayed him in many ways in the end he still He still managed to be victorious over his enemies just as the bible predicted

Ethiopia is so beautiful so rich in history and culture and resources, with its people and the women are most beautiful as well, may God bless Ethiopia !

There is Menelik II, Abdallah Ibn Mohamed-the Khalifa of Sudan and Osman Dan Fadio of Fulani of West Africa, who kept at bay and beat the Imperialsts, particularly Great Britain and the new united Italy. The Imperalists still couldn't forgive these 3 leaders to this day. What is even best is that they instilled in the minds of their people the psychology of "Imperial Race" like the Japanese and Turkey not a subject race. people

what a great documentary its just like reading many books I am lucky to watch such presentation. thank you very much keep it up!!

An edifyingly absorbing segment of history, narrated superbly. A must-listen for sure! Thanks from Larache, Morocco.

You asked a question and I’ll try to answer it. I was only a little girl in the 50’s and early 60’s and I grew up admiring Emperor Selassi . He was seen as a brave , noble man. My opinions, of course, would have come from parents and the media of the day. That’s just how it was. 👵🇦🇺

Great documentary! as Ethiopian i learnt a lot from the video thanks !

There are a few of anomalies from your presentation, but I admire your sincerity, and it's by far one of the most near accurate short historical video presentations I have heard in recent times.

❤Amen Giving thanks and praise to Almaighty Jah King haile Selassie bless me with the everlasting Love ❤Amen

If I'm right the beautiful song 'War' from Bob Marley is a speech from Haille Selassie

Greeted him twice when i was in KG and grade one, Iand got dollars in the early 70s. Your documentary is excellent and superbly researched.

It is an excellent documentary film. Thanks for sharing this rich and informational movie.

Claiming Ethiopia was Christianized by Egypt is tantamount to saying a grandchild gave birth to his grandparent! This isn't what we learn from Ugandan 🇺🇬 high schools!

An enjoyable and informative documentary. Thank you!

BTW, Haileselassie is one name. I don't know why people write Haile and Selassie apart. In Ethiopia, he is called by his full name Haileselassie which roughly translates to the power of the Trinity.

I’m proud of my country Ethiopia and Africa ❤❤❤

Good history, good documentary, good job on your work. Be blessed.

You could've also mentioned the Afar people; and also the rulers Adal and Ifat- the almost ancient Harla/Harari and Argobba. These ethnic groups had been part of the Ethiopian society before any nomadic Oromo and Somali encroachment began in the 16th century.

Ethiopia is a unique country in the whole of Africa . Never colonised ... Own alphabet & calendar ... Born of Coffee .... Found of first human bieng... Found of the largest river Nile in the 🌍... So on and so on . . .

It was 1974 school holiday, and I was travelling towards the north of Ethiopia to take my vacation in Asmara, where I learned about the cout d etat of the Emperor. It was peaceful atmosphere and not that much movement for the airport and bus station were closed. When the bus stations opened I travelled back to Addis Ababa where everything seemed normal. Much later, I found out that the Emperor was killed as well as the Eritrean General who was together with the self-proclaimed ruler of Ethiopia. I actually did not feel much tensions or unrest till I left in mid-1975. Thanks for some of the informations you shared though some seemed not right.

Well researched documentary, actually you won't like to miss even a single word

The funny part is that Russians were the drive behind Ethiopian modernization. It cost Ethiopia dearly both in 19th and through 20th centuries.

He was too innebriated by his international status as a statesman, the popularity he received, and lost his dedication to sorting out tribal differences, to bringing the people together. Also his age counted against him as is the case with most older leaders, even American.

Excellent. Narrator’s voice is superb.

Well done. Very educational piece about a very complex leader.

you made a very good effort to introduce us the modern political scenario of the ancient country Ethiopia and so, Thank you !!!

Excellent documentary thank you , I am an Ethiopian ,I love to here my lovely country and people's history.

great documentary thank you

I know many an inhabitant of Ethiopia who consider this man a hero to the people of Ethiopia. Even immigrants who left Ethiopia during the war even considered Selassie as a great leader. I think he was almost idolised in Jamaica and the Western Indies. Bob Marley wrote about Selaissie in a positive light quite often.

EXTREMELY INTERESTING AND DETAILED! THANKS A LOT FOR THIS DOCUMENT!

Any Ethiopians here? I am watching & The first 5 mins it is already full of historical inaccuracies. At least 10+.

as people of Indian origin, my own family's anscesters who did business in Ethiopia, known as Hararwallas little has been mentioned, hoping you would add some knowledge, thanks, that was the best documentary I have seen.

Thanks so much my brother,you have created a master peice here ,I salute you for taking the time men

He achieved what only a few of us ever will --- a place in history.

Good show. I work with many Africans and because I read a lot of history we have a lot to talk about. This will give me more to talk about. African history is not easy to find in book stores unless it is from a European perspective.

True honour to All True members of your family. Thank you from, Gwynedd/ Cwmru/Wales Much love

blessed sabbath 💖 ✨ 💓 💛 💕 💗 💖 ❤❤❤

I've been waiting for this one! Thanks for the work that you do.

He is the Lion from Ezra 3 headed eagle prophecy and the only Head of State to address both the League of Nations in 1936 and the United Nations in 1963 with a double edge sword (words).

Thank you for this information history the world needs it

"You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become the villain"

i was wondering why this had so few views and likes, but then realised, that this video only came out 12 hours ago. I hope this video will get the views and likes it deserved. Well done documentary!

My favorite Haile Selassie song is called " Ethiopian War " 1935 by Wilmouth Houdini, the best 1930's war song i ever heard.

fantastic overview of Ethiopian History

The documentary is insightful.

شعبه اليوم يتمنئ رجوع الزمن الئ ايام الامبراطور هيلاسلاسي لما يرونه من فضائع

I REMEMBER WHEN HE CAME TO HAITI AND JAMAICA IN 1963

I Apprecilove this Video alots

My respect to you great king Haile Selassie, Africa is proud of you

“ Black Mischief” - the title of the editorial of a major UK newspaper when he proclaimed himself Emperor !

Excellent documentary, I think he was a great leader with a good vision.

Ras means "Prince," and Tafari means "Province," so RasTafari means Prince of a Province, equivalent to a Duke.

Very interesting documentary.

long history in that country.

Excellently done 👍🏾

Thank you so much for this amazing documentary.i have so much more respect for this amazing king haile selassi❤❤❤❤

The only crime Haile Selassie is guilty of, is trusting the western world and being deceived, He was a great leader, respected and admired by leaders across the world and his people, I was born in Ethiopia from European parents in 1958, when I left it was not by choice, Ethiopia will always be my home. As for this documentary,,,it is fairly accurate to a point, but it is misleading at the same time when it comes to Haile Selassie. Thanks for sharing

all hail His imperial Majesty Haile Selassie

God bless Ethiopia.

The first People Profile of a person of a rank of a God Emperor!

The video was well done, with such clearly and precision. I appreciated it in its fullness thanks for sharing. God bless keep up the great work

He was very poplulair not only in the rasta culture, but also with Western countries, and the western public. Ofcouse politics were involved and he was at the end just a poin in the cold war. But perhaps, maybe, wihtout the wars he could have brought the country to a really high economical and educational level.

The Selassie family, though prominent, were quite humble - so humble most people would say they didn't seem like Selassies at all. But not in his case - everyone knew he was Haile Selassie.

Excellent program

Great men of Africa - Haille Sellessee of Ethiopia , Charles de Guile of France , Mohamed Gadafe of Lydia etc that made the world stand still during their rule . Africa must be great again

Well done. I learned a lot about my own history. Thank you. ❤

I don't know my countries history in such manner to be honest. but I really remember what I really thought through my teachers and written text book as well as material I read, one point, even through RU-vid. To tell you the truth U did explain what I learned starting from Grade 5-grade 10 until I joined natural science stream. I just want to hear from u to do more and I do learn even reference you for what I am using from your such amazing video guys, thank you.

Thank you for that historical knowledge ❤

A nice presentation !!

Great documentary!

Клевый ролик. An enjoyable and informative documentary. Thank you!.

School never taught us anything about this . Am here because of Joseph culture hill song called Addis Ababa. I always listen the Joseph hill song but never thought of researching who Mussolini was until today

Well made documentary

there are serious errors in this documentary. including photos and summations.

Fun fact the rapper Nipsey hustle is a descendent of this man!

Very interesting. Thank you.

Please do a Documentary on zahir shah King of Afghanistan.