On this day, 12 September in 1974, the Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, was deposed from power after a forty-four year reign. Born as Lij Tafari Makonnen in Ejersa Gora in 1892, his family boasted a lineage going back to King Solomon … [Read more...] about SEPTEMBER 12TH 1974: HAILE SELASSIE DEPOSED
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THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/27/19
- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: July 23, Rastafarians around the world rejoice in Ethiopia’s EMPEROR HAILE SELASSIE I's birthday celebrations. VYBZ KARTEL reportedly rushed to the hospital yet again. Blessed Earth … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/27/19
THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/05/19
- Blessed Love, One and All - THIS WEEK IN REGGAE: SPICE wins Best Female Award and Best Publicity Stunt Award at the Sumfest Social Awards. BUSY SIGNAL is involved in a motorcycle accident in Columbia. KING JAMMY to open museum by year's … [Read more...] about THIS WEEK IN REGGAE 07/05/19
ANNIVERSARY OF OAU ESTABLISHMENT
On May 25, 1963 the Organization for African Unity (OAU) was established with a permanent headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, was selected as the first President of the OAU. His acceptance speech … [Read more...] about ANNIVERSARY OF OAU ESTABLISHMENT