SUN SHINE ON: Rastafari and the Culture

November 2, 1930 Ras Tafari ascended to the throne to claim the new name of Haile Selassie I, Power of the Holy Trinity. He is the only one in creation to carry the title of King of Kings, Lord of Lords, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah with traceable lineage to King Solomon (the Root of David) and Queen Makeda. Setting the precedence of order and divine partnership, His Majesty also sealed the investiture of Empress Menen on the same day in a separate ceremony. Ilect of Himself as the