Burning Fire Reggae Band
King of Kings
Haile Selassie I
Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah
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​​​​Born Tafari Makonnen in 1892, Emperor Haile Selassie I reigned as Ethiopia’s revered monarch from 1930 to 1974. Celebrated worldwide for championing African self-determination and global justice. Celebrated worldwide for championing African self-determination and global justice, he warned against fascism and played a pivotal role in uniting the African continent.
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His teachings on dignity, equality, and the unbreakable bond between Africa and its diaspora inspired the Rastafarian movement. Selassie’s speeches and prayers shape the band’s lyrical themes of liberation, unity, and love. By lionizing His Majesty, Burning Fire Reggae Band links Richmond’s reggae resurgence to the wider Rastafari family, carrying forward an eternal flame of justice, faith, and African pride.​
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Emperor Haile Selassie I​​​​​​​
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1963 - Father of the OAU · Convened the Addis Ababa summit that created the Organisation of African Unity, now the AU, and served as its first chair.
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