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The Lion of Judah: Emperor Haile Selassie's Coronation and Legacy
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- Jul 24, 2026
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Summary
In 1930, Ras Tafari Makonnen was crowned Emperor Haile Selassie I, taking the title 'Lion of Judah' and ushering in a new era for Ethiopia. This episode explores the coronation ceremony at St. George's Cathedral in Addis Ababa, blending ancient Solomonic tradition with modern pageantry. Lucas and Luna discuss the political maneuvering that brought Tafari to power after Empress Zewditu's death, the drafting of Ethiopia's first constitution in 1931, and the emperor's push for modernization—including the abolition of slavery and the introduction of a national army. They delve into the 1935 Italian invasion and Haile Selassie's impassioned speech to the League of Nations, a pivotal moment that framed Ethiopia's struggle as a global anti-fascist cause. The conversation also touches on the Rastafari movement's veneration of the emperor, the political intrigue of the post-war era, and the lingering controversies of his rule. This episode offers a nuanced portrait of a complex figure who stood at the intersection of tradition and reform, sovereignty and colonialism. #HaileSelassie #EthiopianEmpire #LionOfJudah #RasTafari #AddisAbaba #LeagueOfNations #ItalianInvasion #Rastafari #SolomonicDynasty #EmpressZewditu #1931Constitution #SlaveryAbolition #EastAfrica #ModernEthiopia #20thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #Coronation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo