What is the Connection Between Rastafarians and Emperor Haile Sellassie 

72 nations paid homage to his imperial majesty as so shall we Jah Rastafari!

My great great grandfather, Joseph Mathunye Kanyane Napo, founded the African Church in 1888 and teamed up with Mangena Mokone to establish the Ethiopian Church in 1892. Like the founders of the African Methodist Episcopal church in America about a century earlier, these men were also inspired by Psalm 68:31. I consider them as the fathers of Pan Africanism in South Africa and should be recognised as such. Their names appear in Minkah Makeleni's writings.

appreciate the info and focus on Our history and culture. some of the books and historical figures you cite are new to me. thank you Queen for breakin it down. looking forward to your next episode

I thank you for this series,teaching our story that was unknown for reasons we can't understand.

Thanks for sharing and getting people familiar with the king of kings. A couple of corrections to keep the record straight. He was born Lidj Teferi mekwenen (makonen) which means the free born child, born without sin. Ras is a rank like a Regent or Duke. His full title at this stage was Inderasè Bale Siltan Ras Teferi . Which is Prince directly in line to the throne also Regent with full authority to handle all of Ethiopa's Affairs. Even Muslim revere his extraordinary birth, which also coincidences with Rev ch 12. The imperial symbol that you speak of is seen by many but truly understood by a few. This represents his Heraldry. It is also the coat of arms for Christian Ethiopia, the triple crown represents the Father Son and the Holy Spirit. Underneath is the Bible (opened ) , the three Ethiopian Fidels (letters ) means Alpha and Omega. The two archangels are Michael and Gabriel, this is also Ex ch 25 the throne of the most high on the Ark in the Tabernacle . At the bottom it says Conquering Lion of Judah, with the Lion carrying the Cross of Calvary representing Christ victory over Death. I look forward to see if you do a follow up episode with more of the unknown knowledge to corroborate about our history and help those who are searching to find truth. Would love to hear a episode about the Housa people and their family ties to ancient Ethiopia. Give thanks

He was not given any Ras name at birth because that's a rank that has to be earned. He was promoted to Ras from Dejasmatch at age 24 and from Ras to Negus at age 36. Then to Negusa Negast (emperor) at age 38.

He also formed the O.A.U and was called “Father of Africa”by most African leaders.Thank you for this work your doing !

this is an accurate analysis well researched, I'm Rastafari born in jamaica. Seal of approval

Dr.Abey Ahmed restore this ethiopian tradition even if symbolic. It is very important for Ethiopia history. Nothing has ever been perfect. Give it a chance. It is a pride for all of Africa. Saying out loud from Kenya.

Thanks for this short information and mere facts of the teachings and movements of Ras Tafari.... Adding to the fact that He's not only the last emperor of Ethiopia, but the last King of the Davidic, Solomonic, and Israel.... Ras Tafari!

blessed greetings my elder in His Majesty's name and that Empress Menen Asfaw Giorgis. Blessed thanks for the respectful and thorough presentation. I as a Ras Tafari, called by His new and precious name, would say that you brought justice and light to Negusa Nagast and His everlasting throne. Germawi Qedamawi Haile Selassie lives in the heart of the living

Kings of kings, lords of lords, conquering lion of the tribe of Judah.

A very enlightening episode about our undeniable link, that connected the African diaspora through H.I.M. Emperor Hails Selassie I, and our peoples in the Rastafarian communities all over the globe. Keep the fiery energy in sharing what's important to our well being, as a people from an ancient kingdom.

Ma'am, thanks for your wonderful job on Africa historical past!

Thankful for wonderful presentation God bless you

These are the things rastafari hold strong to.

Rastafarians consider H. I. M. Selassie I to be a member of the Solomonic Dynasty from the Union of Solomon (wa) and the Queen of Sheba. Ethiopia is now considered by some authorities to be the first nation to adopt Christianity as an official religion in the early 3rd Century AD. H. I. M. is also admired by Rastafarians for his regal bearing and attire (both are praised in many reggae songs and his outfits are emulated for special occasions); for being a leader of an African Christian nation with a strong Judaic tradition (Rastafarianism is a mixture of both, and the official Ethiopian Orthodox Tawahedo church is the official church for many Rastas with branches in countries with a strong Rasta culture like Jamaican and Trinidad); for leading his troops into battle during the 2nd Italian Invasion in the mid 1930's and for his prophecy that European countries would soon suffer the same fate as Ethiopia due to the European nations' failure to resist the military aggressions of Fascist Italy, which came true; for his work in bringing the African continent together through being a driving force and foundation member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) formed in 1963 and headquartered in his capital Addis Ababa; for providing military training and assistance and refuge for several freedom movements in Africa especially Mandela's ANC. His visit to Jamaica the home of Rastafarianism was a source of great pride to the Rastas. H. I. M.'s titles (Lion of the Tribe of Judah etc) and royal symbols figure heavily in Rastafarian culture. His speech before the United Nations General Assembly on October 4 1963 about the proliferation of worldwide conflict and injustice was turned into a hit reggae song "War" by Jamaican Rastafarian reggae superstar Bob Marley and released on his hit 1976 album "Rastaman Vibrations". Many Jamaican reggae artistes sing about H. I. M. and or include his images, symbols in their record artwork etc.

Beloved Ma'am Thanks

Great work Sister but we do not deal with any form of "ism" Also His Majesty's father was the adviser to Menelik the 2nd not the 3rd.

A Maximum Respect Doctor... Your historical assessment upon The Hola Land & Haile Selassie I was concise, thorough, and 100% accurate! We thank you !

I and I Love the movement 🇲🇱🇺🇸🇯🇲👑 of Rastafari king selassie live 🇲🇱

following you from Zambia am really enjoying your work, and please i need the full video of mansa musa i need that one.

THANK YOU Dr. Oyinsan !!! Excellent work as always. Love Respect and Honour from the Caribbean !!! Continue to SHINE YOUR LIGHT Dr.✊🏾🙏🏾✊🏾🙏🏾✊🏾

Excellent as always, Dr. Oyinsan. Thank you.

Amazing woman thou art! Thanks for sharing the good news that only the awaken ones will overstand.

Your works is wonderful

Thank you very much for sharing 😀😊☺

That was concise. thank You.

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Great work keep it up, thank you

It' was very interested and unexpected that to see and heard one of African from Nigerian to speak about one of the African History Mostly Ethiopians and Rastafarians Jamaicans telling and look like the African History (REPRATHENTUING ) . However we all African should talk about all African History educating African and how far we came ....

♥️💚💛 much respect Sis

This video is so interesting. I want to learn more about Ethiopia.

Very educative and incisive ❤️❤️❤️

Ras was a title/rank gained well into adulthood by Emperor Selassie. Lij, Dejazmach, Ras, Negus, Negusa Negast(King of Kings) are different ranks His Majesty carried.

Thanks for this knowledge God bless

Thank you, this video cleared up a lot of questions for me

Keep the good work up we love you and we hope good things to come

Strength unto strength.

This is a very different perspective from what I am used to.

The birth name of Emperor Haile Selassie was Lij Teferi Makonnen, not Ras Teferi Makonnen. The title,"Ras", came later which is equivalent to a Duke. Also, it is not Emperor Menelik III, but rather Menelik II. There is no Emperor Menelik III, at least not yet. Haile Selassie was the emperor's baptismal name given as a baby by the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church, which would eventually become his regnal name.

Thank u my sister. One black love!

can you please show a break down of how sellassiei is connected to king soloman and the queen of sheba

I'm always glad when I see Nigerians talk about Rastafari because I feel it's has been lost in the hearts of Nigerians and today's people don't want anything to do with it tbh I feel lonely but now I know Nigerians know Rastafari!!!!!

THANK YOU DR. OYISAN. IS THERE A WAY TO GET THE BOOKS YOU REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO? WOULD BE A GREAT RESOURCE FOR UPDATING SELF.

Little mistake with the information mama so i will tell u this 🇪🇹Haile Selassie 1st 🇪🇹is his baptismal name , Tafari is the name his mother named him ,, Ras is just a title he got when the Queen give him Harror to run just like his father ok, Ras mean head so it easy to overstand how Rastafarian lifestyle started. 🇪🇹

jah bless sister

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No Emperor Haile Selassie I was born as Lij Tafari Makonnen Woldemikael. His father was Ras Makonnen Woldemikael Woldemelakot. Ras is a Ethiopian nobility title. The Emperor was not born as Ras Tafari. He achieved that rank in 1916 when he became regent of Ethiopia under Empress Zawditu Menelik I. He became King (Negus) in 1928 & became Emperor in 1930 whereby he used his baptismal name Haile Selassie (Power of the Trinity) for his Throne name. Bless!!!

Hail HIM Rastafari King Selassie I est l'Unique et Il est notre Seigneur et Dieu.

In the spiritual context, I believe he is also the living image of god/universe not just because he was Ras Tafari, Haile Selassie, or the Negusa Negast but because of his Soul, that soul is a child of the universe who has lived many times before as some of the most loving, empathetic and righteous people to ever exist on this planet

GREAT!! Thank you

The pope and queen 72 nations bow to his highness rastafari king of kings lord of lords

Thank you for all your work, Queen! This Queen is my new goddess of knowledge. Mad respect ✌🏼

The connection of rastas is both celestial and terrestrial

💚💛❤ King of king Emperor Haile Sellassie💚💛❤

Wow, you have no ideas the world of questions you have just inspired me to ask. My name is Shawn Webster Rogers, I am from Anguilla. I would love for hear more about Robert Rogers

Thank you mama you are the queen 👸🏽 of the earth 🌍

My god and king 👑

Thank you too

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Correction, birth name Tafari Makonnen he became Ras later in life. Christened Haile Selassie a few days after birth. Adopted the christened name at the coronation and became 1 Haile selassie

blessed love

Thanks ma

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He been a keeper of for the coming Christ crown he can be a good spiritually master...

Now I know where the Rastafarians got their name from, thanks! 👍

His name was not "rastafare" at birth his name was tafari makonen .....the "Ras" is a title

Thank you Queen mother ❤️👌🏿

Blessings. I want to repatriate. Nick Mack is here. Pray for I and I

Teach them

He fulfilled revelations 19. Who can be said to be greater?

No Ism in Ras Tafari. It is simply the way of life.

What kind of question is that? I thought it waz a hairstyle 🤔

Did you say the cross and the star of David represent Islam?

Rastafarians couldnot endure the racism in the West and moved to the only "free" country that participated the scramble of Afrika but unfortunately didn't know that was enslaving over 50 million none Amhara natives and were resettled in a land its owners were forcibly displaced

Menelik III is wrong Menelik II is Right !

I give thanks to the most hogh

Thanks dear sister you pointed some points even if it is pain for those don't like ethiopia and unity of black people of Africa. Real Haile silassie were African and He approved in many occasion to clam liberty and equality and justice. Ofcourse together with many african leaders then in power. We africans have bad habbit and criticize formers but not doing for now and future. May God help us to leave this cancerous thinking and co operate to progress more Panafricanism so then our enemies will ashamed and accept that we are blacks in color but not blacked and blocked in mind !!!!!!!!!! Dead for racists and LONG LIVE AFRICA !!!!

Good work queen 🇯🇲🇪🇹🐺🦁

Hail king Selassie I is God in flash Thy kingdom come on earth hail jah Rastafari

Give thanks mama jah love the gates of zion(ethiopia) than all the dwelling of jacob(israel)-blessed be Mariam of zion (ARK)who reside in the holy mountain of HER ethiopia mother of mothers

Give thanks mama. Not “ism” though. Much love

"The ELECT of God" Black Americans are always saying Jesus his feet were that of "Brass and his hair was that of wool" Selah. Behold the the seed of David has prevailed. Stop waiting for Zeus to come from the sky.

Lenard Percival Howell is the first rasta and is a Garveyite. He traveled around Europe and got into Marxism, When he returns he sets up a community in the Hills. Marijuana use was influenced from the Hindu's in Jamaica as he was looking for a reincarnated God and ways to develop their 'livity' at this point, none of that community have dread locks. (So you dont need to have a lock to be a rasta).

Emperor Haile Selassie is the liberator of all mankind. Great teachments except for the "isms"...there is no Rastafarianism or Ithiopianism.

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Psalms 87:4

Thanks to Dr. Bunmi for her presentation, would like to add however our faith is not based on belief but in visions and dreams and in other instances where he talks to us just as He did with Samuel in the Bible. Christ when he was working great miracles among the people ask the twelve disciples, 'who do men say that I' am?, and they answered, ''some say you are Elias, some say John the Baptiste. He asked them, ''who do you say that I am?. Peter answered, the son o the living God. Christ answered, f''flesh and blood hath not revealed this to you, only my Father can reveal this to you. He ask them these questions because he knew even among the twelve there were doubters. People difficulty in seeing what we the Rastafarians declare is not surprising and is based on the false doctrine that God is a spirit, for God said he made man in his own image and likeness. That's why He taught us to pray,Our Father, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. HAILE SELASSIE I is the fulfillment of that prayer and is is suppportd by Psalms87, ''behold!, Philistia and Tyre with ETHIOPIA this MAN was born there. SELAH. HAILE SELASSIE I

During the war against certain conquerors the Jamaicans refused to cut their hair until the battle of Ethiopia was won. Then Locs became a style.... then later a way of life and religion, rastafari. The Ethiopians and Sallasie defeated their battles and gave birth to the term. Conquering Lion!

About the crecent i don't know because he was 100 percent orthodox

I don't think the cross in the coat of arms has anything to do with Christianity it repesents earth wind fire and water

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Heart of love queen H.I.M. name is spelled Teferee not Tafari. Ras mean head in charge Teferee mean to be feared...

I’m white and I’m a Rasta

God shall raise up Christ according to the flesh to sit upon David's throne. Acts 2 v 30. Rastafari means the chief creator. Haile selassie means the power of the trinity. JAH Rastafari is thy God and king o africans. Hear what the voice Rastaman say o my people.

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Rastafarians is a evolutionize revolutionary christianized kingdom, roots of the Nazarites. Hail Selassie kingdom, involves queen and offsprings.