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Turning a new page.Art/clothes Collaborating with Positive Works!

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Greeting in the Name of the Most High King. Emperor Haile Selassie I. In an effort for further unity and professionalism, it is a joy to announce some good works. We are collaborating with Word Sound and Power Collective WSPC to share 15 percent of the retail proceeds of the “Tears of the Struggle” Jersey to Rastafari Elders who need medical help and strength. InI, as Lion Art Productions have launched a new Facebook page that is all art and joy-tings. That way people can look at art anywhere. On the rootsnculture website we have all the details of what groups we are working in the benefit of the all. If you receive an invite, that’s InI bringing forth the art page and “shop”. Please take a look, lots of art will be posted weekly, and thank you for supporting the new clothing line.It is a honor to be here and able to share the art of our culture in the present. All Praise to Rastafari. Love and Life. Thanks unto the King.

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We have started a new page at the  Rootsnculureshop that starts with the following introduction, so all questions can be answered and others who want to help can explore further.

It is our honor to present a new line of clothes that are here to inspire and incorporate the art and unity of Rastafari through apparel. We have many new designs, and for our first release of our jerseys we want to share the vision.

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The ” Tears of The Struggle” jerseys are proudly bring a strength by giving 10 dollars of every retail sale, to the Word, Sound and Power Collective (WSPC), whose mission is to take care of the elders in the Rastafari Community. WSPC is a non-profit organization and you can learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/wordsoundpowercollective/. We give thanks for the works initiated by Elliott Leib, Elder Advisor to WSPC.

Our jerseys are ethically sourced, polyester and spandex knitted mesh brought to you by Chalice Row Unlimited. Thank you for your support, and we hope to make a little art go a long way together as One Body.

Jah Bless!

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ALLHAIL

“ALL HAIL!” HAS BEEN RELEASED! Akae Beka and Ras Teo New Single!

ALL HAIL COVER

ALL HAIL COVER

 

For a single, It packs a punch! ” ALL HAIL ” a collaboration of epic modern roots singers. Akae Beka and Ras Teo bring Roots Reggae once again into the present day with a hard hitting gallop drums, on a stepper roots reggae riddim, produced by Roberto Sanchez.  Presented on 7 inch Vinyl with full color art work on the cover. It also contains a dub version that shows exactly why Roberto Sanchez has been a name in the Reggae world for decades.

To see JahSolidRock Music and Roberto Sanchez join together for the first time, meant the best musicians and production were to come.. It was an amazing journey watching the song being built to honor and respect the message of Akae Beka to the fullness. Ras Teo has been studying and listening to Vaughn Benjamin since 2003, and was a regular at Midnite shows. It was important that this song would reflect the power in the Word and Sound of the singers. The Message, the meaning, and we let that saturate the journey musically. The message was simple, ALL HAIL Emperor Haile Selassie I and be in awe that He Is in the time,  as prophesied,  He is real, true and factual.  Hosanna!

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The best musicians came, and Roberto kept putting more and more in. With the back-up vocals sang by Caveman and Monique the harmonies were exquisite, and then great organs from Reuben Telford. Dubby Ambassah, A-Lone Ark Muzik Studios,  who has done percussions for Roberto Sanchez for over 20 years, played the Kiente Drum, and also transcended shortly after recording on this tune. We would like to honor his life and send prayers to the family for Strength and Innerstanding. His Heart Iration pulses in this and many tunes, Give Jah Praise for such an up full one. Jah Bless his Eternal Soul.

This tune was deep and been cared for by time it arrived for InI to listen to. With excitement the piece brought into visualization the way the song makes InI feel. I loved the lyrics so much, I wanted to push artistically and think of new ways to express creatively the message in the song. It was time to bring in a new style, I have never done for an Akae Beka album art, and to use computer coloring. This allowed 250 plus colors to be absorbed accurately, and using realism and comic style, ( Vaughn would say, Street Saga’s) and aerosol art techniques with NYC letters, I attempted to do something new. Pouring out love for the project was an honor, and everyone cared more about doing their best, likewise pouring out love.  ALLHAILBLWHTPOSTERJSR

JahSolidRock Music and Marc Bronner said we need a music video and made it happen. Sherkhan videographer in Jamaica, found a wonderful group of youth, and an insightful elder and went to work. The video shows, the elder, taking the youth out of the city, and teaching them about the Earth and plants, the fish and rocks, and the Water, to the Teachings of His Imperial Majesty and poetry from Vaughn Benjamin, Akae Beka.  I wanted to send a royal salute to the Youth in the video, thank you for being here. We also would love to see more of Vaughn Benjamin’s the Koll Pekude reprinted so more people can have a copy, since it is out of print and circulation.

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We reasoned on shirts and Ras Teo and InI were left in charge. I linked with a good Ras named Tom Sierra in Miami, who is also a bit of a fashion designer. For years, the printing of shirts has been a difficulty, never full color really or bright enough, and very hard to get the art all over the shirt, ect… Tom brought his skills to the table, and we had something to build on. We had been working together for a while already, so hashing out the details on the shirts was fun. After agreeing to the finale design, it was a joy when was ready to present. In an up full Kings Spirit, Ras Teo wanted his portion of the proceeds to go to an orphanage we work with in Gambia. ( Big Up Ebrima!) So 13 percent will be going their way. You can get shirts Here: “ALL HAIL” Jersey Akae Beka and Ras Teo

The song comes out today on all music platforms, and the 7 inch Vinyl will be available around Sept. 11th depending on the pressers in the present time. Vinyls copies will be available through Dub Vendor, Control Tower and Lion Vibes and many more places. Check A-lone Ark Music Studios Shop at: Vinyl “ALL HAIL”
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World of Reggae has the new music video up, and thank you! You can see it here: World of Reggae

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ALL HAIL COVER

ALL HAIL COVER

Howard Campbell will be writing a piece for the music entertainment section in the Jamaican Observer, so look out for that!

If you would like to get a poster of the album either 11″ x 17″ or 11″ X 8″ signed, bagged and backed click here: ALL HAIL PRINT

Give thanks for everyone who came together, this tune is a great inspiration to put aside the negative and look to the King of Positive. Words cannot express the apprecia-love that we hold for Akae Beka and those who carry the principal. Gratitude every lasting.  All Hail!  Emperor Haile Selassie I. The Almighty Creator In Flesh.  Jah Rastafari.

 

 

 

 

" Coming Home. " Dre-Z Melodi and Go A Chant Productions

Creative Collaborations! New Reggae Albums and Singles!

A Haile anticipated album, Dre-Z Melodi releases “Coming Home” a classic Reggae Album that will endure for all time. Produced by Go A Chant from Spain, this is a perfect album for thanks and praise, day or night. Featuring Akae Beka, in a special tune titled:  ” Loving Jah and Life. ” recorded last year, in New Mexico. From the players of instruments to the studios, all the cooks involved! Give thanks for the Heart of Unity. Togetherness made it happen. Bless Up everyone in the Akae Beka Band. Even the art is a collaboration between InI and Dre-Z. Give thanks for everyone who is supporting the works..you know who you are!

Dre-Z Melodi New Music Video. ” Praise HIM Name. “ Filmed by DILES!

“Loving Jah and Life.” Akae Beka and Dre-Z Melodi ” Coming Home” Album.

" Coming Home. " Dre-Z Melodi and Go A Chant Productions

” Coming Home. ” Dre-Z Melodi and Go A Chant Productions

This Prayerful Tune has been released! In Honor of Our Father Jah! On July 23rd, In Honor of HIM Emperor Haile Selassie the First. Truly an Honor to hear Horace Andy and Ras Teo on an acoustic song. Respect!
Vocals / Ras Teo & Horace Andy
Guitar / Boi
Piano / Ras fire
Bass/ Fabio
Percussion / Ras Teo
Backing Vocals / Caveman and Monique
Art by: Ras Elijah Tafari
Produced by Ras Teo (Forward Bound Records )

Ras Teo and Horace Andy Single. " King of Kings "

Ras Teo and Horace Andy Single. ” King of Kings “

purchase or listen here: Ras Teo and Horace Andy ” King of Kings” video https://music.apple.com/us/album/king-of-kings-single/1524819357

Nick Selfakis is releasing the Dub version of his excellent album ” Foundation ” definitely an album that will stand out and be right on.

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New Album from Jah Myhrakle ” IGZIABEHER ” is out made with Visceral View, produced and mixed by the 505′s own Colin Diles. It is also a joy to share the first tune InI have with brother Jah Myhrakle, Heart of Reverence. Pick up the full album for a full mediation. More to come from us all, trust that. Rastafari! https://visceralview.bandcamp.com/album/igziabeher?fbclid=IwAR2zRvnRf75nxSOE8j8DL7o42Y4ra1BH6nhAMyUfe7XSPv1Wnh23-V-HIYQ

 

"Igziabeher" Jah Myhrakle and Visceral View

“Igziabeher” Jah Myhrakle and Visceral View

Here is preview of what else Jah Myhrakle has to come! Honors!

"Nu Name" Jah Myhrakle

“Nu Name” Jah Myhrakle

" All 4 U " Jah Myhrakle Album

” All 4 U ” Jah Myhrakle Album

Jah Myhrakle and Mobyle Malachi dropped a upbeat and creative music video title ” Too Much War.” I thought it was timely and a great song and cool video. Give thanks for all the art in the video, I loved seeing the combinations of joy-tings and art. Art is the foundation of Culture. Rastafari. Check out the video here: ” Too Much War.”

 

Watch out for the new single release will be out soon!

RAS TEO "WEEP'N AND WAIL'N"

RAS TEO “WEEP’N AND WAIL’N”

Ras Teo feat Dillinger / Weeping and Wailing

Vocals / Ras Teo and Dillinger

Guitar/ Boi
Keys/ Ras Amen
Bass/ Ras Ango
Percusion / Ras Teo
Backing vocals / Caveman and Monique

Produced by Ras Teo
Mixed by Boi
Recorded in Los Angeles and Jamaica

Thank you for checking the new works and there is lots more inspiration to build on. Unity is Strength, for everything you see, there is so much we don’t see, which made it all become. Give thanks for the Ancestors and the Bringers. Rastafari Is. If any would like art for albums, free up and link and message either here, or email lionartproductions@gmail.com.  Give thanks. Heart of Love. Rastafari!

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“Tears of Struggle”. Newest Painting. Juneteenth Joyting. 2020

What a Joy to create from the Heart to the Heart. It is a great time for reflection and art. It seems life itself has more value as it becomes more in peril. Music likewise, the message and substance is becoming more critical to the masses that are tired of seeing hypocrisy from each other, especially when it comes to culture versus pop culture.

 

Beginning the Joyting Juneteenth

Beginning the Joyting Juneteenth

As an African, there is a feeling that is beyond joy when I see us all united. It is a good feeling to see we are not just the entertainment but the event is geared to educate. It is important to see ourselves as Africans because it bings a geographic location of source and place, when we say “Black” we are describing ourselves by a color, in which no one else does. There is always context when the European created title “White” speaks on heritage, they know where they come from, and can elaborate. We must elaborate, and realize that Africa is where and why we are, and to embrace Africa is to embrace the Lion and the Times.  The Lion within, the Lion of Old, and the Lions of Tomorrow. Lions have represented Africa from  long time, and even though, many nations call themselves lions that don’t seem to show it when it comes to African Pride. We as Rastafari sight the Biblically referenced Conquering Lion of Judah as The Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie the First, and so it holds a Spiritual and Religious significance. The Unity of the Lion and Lamb is shown in Our works in what we call Livity.

In the process of Painting..

In the process of Painting..

Tears of Struggle

Tears of Struggle By Ras Elijah Tafari

This new piece, is done with Acrylic and Indian ink, represents the Victory and Pain of Our Walk as Africans. To paint it live was to be in touch with the collective pulse that made it vibe further, and also reminding I of the struggle we still are in as Humanity. The Struggle is to see that life isn’t about conquest and domination, and that many have to rise in true leadership. In this trod, Africans across the world have inspired the World to be better people and aspire to peaceful solutions. From Nelson Mandela, to Colin Kaepernick, countless Africans have encouraged humanity to attain the rights and dignity we all deserve. In this legacy there is a shared trail of tears. A shared African Experience. That shared journey is one in which Native Americans and Africans were mixed up and disenfranchised for multiple reasons. Many Africans in America have Native American blood and like the Indigenous of most nations, forcefully deprived of knowing their Native and African connections and families.

Still in the Joy-ting

Still in the Joy-ting

As people are learning that it took two years after the Emancipation Proclamation for Africans to learn of the end of slavery in Texas, here in New Mexico it took another 2 years after that. It wasn’t until 1867, after Congress passed the Peonage Act on March 2nd 1867 that Slavery was addressed in Territories. It specifically addressed NM having widespread slavery of Africans and Native Americans. The Humming bird in painting represents the Native Communities of the Past and present, who we share our blood and tears with, and pray that the struggle can bring us strength to continue to be beautiful warriors,  like hummingbirds, standing strong and fighting.

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Live art at Juneteenth, Albuquerque

it was a great experience to attend Juneteenth celebrations in Albuquerque this year, it was the best turn out and gathering in Juneteenth memory. Lots of new faces that truly need to  feel collective security and unity in the cause to further freedom.  Our Liberation is still in the process of truly becoming as humanity, each generation needs educating of the great ones that have come before. InI family and I met a lot of new ones, and I was able to reason on the importance of the King of Kings, sharing and making live art.  The joy-ting developed with passion and I look forward to it being shared and having a sound track for it..The original has been sold, and prints are available. The image has also be spoken for, and it will be used..trust that. Jah willing we can get some lovely posters and shirts made. I will have it in the print area soon. If you would like an original based on the same Icept let InI know.

Ras Elijah Tafari with New Joyting

Ras Elijah Tafari with New Joyting

This is an interesting and insightful time, the media and society at large has a long way to go to truly explore the the nature of the serious destruction, that is the status quo. We have a duty to make more than non bias journalism or propaganda,…we have a duty to be authentic. To be real, keep it raw and also professional. We represent all those who came before and will come after, and to lively up the area using the powers that dwell within, spark a fire of real creative culture and innovation – inspires others to open up and look within. With music and art, you’re allowed to be emotional, it’s good, and the way we deal with them, to respect the messages in the emotion is worth reminding others through artistic drive. With a Heart of Joy, I thank you for reading and checking the art. Lots more to come, and give thanks for Life. It is an honor to be here and help be a strength to those that need more art and love and culture.

 

Tears of Struggle

Tears of Struggle

Hail the King of Kings. Jah Rastafari.

Ras Elijah Tafari

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Ethio Evening

The Cry for Justice. New Times with New Artwork! Ras Reasoning.

In the required precision of words in this time, InI had to take a time and meditate on the moment and thoughts that haven’t been said that could be a strength. I also am joyful to present new art that InI have produced in the last couple of months in conjunction.

At the Alter. Oil.

At the Alter. Oil.

We have globally entered a new time, and it is one that asks us to be more than we have ever been. The Covid-19 Pandemic challenged the politics and manipulation of words and truth. More of the World realized the power and weaknesses of being a world interlinked and somewhat reliant on each other. The ideas of rightwing governments clearly does contribute to a larger death rate than necessary. The wild conspiracies that have been unleashed fall apart easier because of the need for evidence in which there is none supporting the arguments, examples: that masks are political or that Antifa is behind the social unrest resulting in International Protests.  There is a need to express that though many are manipulating the narrative, Covid-19 is real, and it is important to realize that no matter who started it, it is a global threat and should be taken seriously.  What also needs to be taking seriously is learning opportunity that has been placed on the World to receive in order for humanity to evolve, concerning blatant racism, systematic racism, institutional racism, and environmental racism. All of these will come down to the methods of Empire, both modern and classical. The moment and timing may seem scripted or produced, keep in mind that the media’s job is to script and produce, it’s supposed to appeal to an entertainment quality not a accurate or true narrative. Journalism since its inception has strived, yet rarely achieves a non bias stance. Alright, next subject, True Liberation..

African Tears2:2020

African Tears2:2020

Rastafari as a movement is based in Black Liberation, it could be said that all faiths are based in liberation theology in order to have a liberating appeal and affect. Rastafari as a movement as diverse as we are, that realize that purpose of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I standing against Fascism and Colonialism, was that of a Spiritual war that attacked Foreign domination, resulting in the call for collective security, international morality and human rights. It was the moment when an African Voice would usher in a greater humanity if accepted. We look from an African perspective about ambitions that nations propose, and whether it is based on true unity or exploitation. For the most part, it seems that the methods of capitalism that most nations export is fostered on exploration of the poor and the destruction of the environment. Hence why looking at the treatment of the poor, who will be people of color in majority internationally will lead ones to conclude that attacking racism will conclude in the attacking of the foundation of capitalism and empire as we know it. Mystery Babylon.

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HaileSelassieITyme.

There is difference between African American Political Science and Black Liberation, a difference between Political Pains and Prophetic Pain. What is happening within and around the Black Lives Matter movement is addressing the micro in the macro. Slowly the reasoning is expanding to the inherent relationship between Empires and the racism in many forms that exist locally where ever people live. It is not a solely American problem as international protests reveal, it is also not a new problem. When in my hometown of Albuquerque N.M. where a statues of Don Juan Onate were either forcefully removed or the removed by the city, reminded the world that racism was brought over by the Spanish, in which many were themselves were running from the Spanish Inquisition masking their Jewish identity. Sometimes in the case of Onate, the Spanish themselves found Onate to be a monster and told never to return to NM. The State has agreed, that it is backwards. Likewise the actual multi-national corporations that were involved in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade were not of one nation or nationality.  Extraordinary things are happening right now, as English Banks admit their guilt. Many corporations across the Earth as well as Banks are simply accepting that they have profited from Black Suffrage and want to make amends in some way. For the first time reparations are being spoken about in European countries that may result in action. Rastafari as a movement hold that Reparations, and Repatriation is part of the Redemption of Mankind. Being part of the process no matter where ones are from is a work for humanity at large and a Glory to God.

A Song for the Fire.

A Song for the Fire.

Though I am skeptical of ” Allies “, we indeed are a people that are all in the same boat and it is in truth that we will be better off as humanity working together. There is a great hypocrisy in the midst of the ignorance of the general United States population. Not to be condescending, coming from an African perspective, the United States is the Policeman that has had his knee on the neck of most of the world for decades. Except when Trump’s favorite dictators see dissent they use live bullets given by the United States to kill their citizens. The importance of the US citizens to be aware of the military industrial complex and the methods of control used by the super powers of the world, will conclude that there is no desire what so ever, to have accountability in the course of violent domination. Journalist as often seen as the enemy, and no one is exempt from being beaten. This was made very clear by Trumps Administration rejection of The International Criminal Courts investigation into human rights violations by US soldiers in Afghanistan on US soil. Afghan lives don’t matter to this government or the majority of its tax payers. The same Knee of the USA is on the necks of people of Yemen, Palestine, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Libyans, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Muslim Chinese, Haitians, Cubans, Venezuela, and many more where their lives are discarded and the US is majority responsible.  These proxy wars, and drone attacks and sanctions, result in mass numbers of innocent men, women and children dying. Europes and the United States Foreign Policy is based on Military strength and has taught other nations that the law is about domination. The illusion of ” Freedom ”  and “Democracy” and Human Rights are a vague concept to most the world, this is because it is usually the US or another foreign power/ corporation that exercises their will on that population to feed that entities needs. They buy warlords, mercenaries, and politicians. This is the status quo, it has been so for thousands of years.

Ethio Evening

Ethio Evening


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When I see the present day, the realities of how some are in totally different worlds are becoming more apparent. It has caused a great amount of introspection about how this can be addressed in a just way. There is no bad place to start when it comes to proper policing and governance, where ever it starts is positive, and that it is built on is even more crucial. We have heard ideas grow, and even enacted when it comes to defunding the police, ( which doesn’t mean eliminating policing). The history of why there is so many police, the drug war, and racism is all connected and should be looked at internationally as a form of a war on the poor, and also a reflection of their governments reliance of military power over peaceful forms of communication. There is a need for proper peace keepers to be empowered, and this is often where Spiritual meet Political. The call for Justice will only open up the serious wounds that are carried by indigenous people, it will also bring to light the global bias and disempowerment of women. As a human race, the fight for true equality and basic respect has only just begun, and no matter where the spring arises, it should be utilized to water as many plants as possible. We cannot forget that the fight for Justice and Rights is one that is rooted in Spiritual thought, and part of why Emperor Haile Selassie I presents so many solutions for the World to actualize. That this is a battle of Empire, a battle of the nature of what makes of the Kingdom of the Most High, or that of Babylon.

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ZionDaughterwithFlowers

For Us as Rastafari, the way you see the Creator reflects about how you see yourself, and how the I see the I self, is how others will also see you. We are a reflection of an African King and Queen, and it is in the Order of the Conquering Lion of Judah, The King of Kings and the Queen of Kings we walk. Ethiopia is a beacon for the world to learn of perspectives and teaching that is not Euro-centric and yet also embracing of others. We see Earth as being both Heaven and Hell, and that this time was given as a challenge to live up to the Words of Emperor Haile Selassie I, that these are the last days of Babylon and that the Root of David, The Lion and the Lamb have already come to prepare us for this day and the days to come. Let the Earth be cleansed, and restored, as well as Our Hearts and Minds.

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I had the pleasure to speak with with organizers,  Keiran Freeman of Black Voices and Nakia Russ of Black Lives Matter and Activist Frankie Grady, hosted by Brother Jasper of Oh Lawd, We reasoned on the African Experience, mental illness, Empire, Spanish imperialism, and much more.. A fun and serious look at where we are and what needs to done for our internal and external liberation. Hope you enjoy..Reasoning on Empire and Black Liberation within Black Lives Matter Move.

MammaAfrica2020

MammaAfrica2020

There is more art that has been done however its not quite time to show them. If anyone would like a print or inquire feel free to link up. I will be adding these into the print area asap and the originals that are available. Give thanks for reading and I pray thee safety, walk in a wise and loving mind and heart. Give thanks for this day, All Praises to His Imperial Majesty. Jah Rastafari. Haile Selassie First.

 

 

Coming Together, Staying Together And Emerging Triumphant.

A Statement from the Crown Council of Ethiopia by its President, His Imperial Highness Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie April 7, 2020 / 29th Mägabit 2012 Now, as the world is falling victim to a global and indiscriminate virus and has entered into a new era of economic dislocation, the People of Ethiopia are being challenged as never before.

And yet we shall prevail.

It seems as if the Almighty, in His Infinite Wisdom, is giving one more test to the Ethiopian People, who were emerging from almost a half-century of suffering. We were given a moment to breathe, but only so that we could gain strength to face the coming period.

This is our true test. We believed we had thrown off the shackles of communism and tyranny. We believed we were set to resume the path toward true democracy. Then this new crisis beset us, and all the world.

We had been given the past two years to grasp the gift we were given: the freedom to work together as Ethiopians, as true brothers and sisters, regardless of our region, our language, or our beliefs. Yet many of us still had scores to settle after 44 years of communist “divide and rule” tyranny.

Now we need to set aside the bitterness of those years. We must set them aside. We are one great People, made up of many equal clans and tribes and regions. And we will only survive this latest plague of economic and physical hardship, and start again on the road to prosperity, if we focus on the importance of unity and discard the small things.

We know that we can and will prevail in this new crisis. We can and will conquer not only the temporary scourge of this virus, which has already taken its first Ethiopian lives in Ethiopia itself and in the Diaspora, but we will come together as never before. Those we have lost to this virus, and those we are still yet lose, are indeed martyrs who cause us to pause in humility, to cease our quarreling and come together again; in sorrow for the lost souls and lost time, but united and proud.

Their deaths — and the sacrifices of our healthcare professionals at all levels, and all those who volunteer to help those suffering because of this combined biological and economic virus — will not be in vain if we cease our bickering and rejoice in our ability to make our peoples once again greater than the sum of their parts.

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The Government has wisely attempted to introduce practical measures which will limit the spread of the coronavirus, and to enable our healthcare professionals to show us their skills, valor, and commitment.

But what this period also gives us is time to reflect on the possibility that we can emerge from this period of challenge, restored as a true family of Ethiopians. This must be a time for us to innovate a new Ethiopia. We must strive to grow our own food in abundance, and feed all Ethiopians.

We must seek ways to open our internal trade so that our own food crops and manufactures can be distributed to all corners of Ethiopia. And this must include all the members of our historical family, such as Eritrea and Djibouti.

We must all take heart and joy in the songs and symbols of our neighbors. We must give thanks that no Ethiopian can be set above another. And that no other people can set themselves above Ethiopians, just as we do not wish to set ourselves over others. We must give respect to the differences of faith through which each of us in our separate ways shows service to our Creator. And it is time for us to pray together.

No land has greater opportunity than Ethiopia. No people has a history deeper and richer than Ethiopia. We have each other to share and celebrate our triumphs — and there will be triumphs to come — just as we have each other to strengthen us through our trials.

In all of this, the Crown of Ethiopia is only a symbol of your greatness, your potential, your strength, and your compassion. It is yours.

God Bless You, and God Bless Ethiopia.

The Emperor and Ethiopian Orthodox Abuna.

AKAE BEKA DEFENDJAH RELEASE COMING..

So much things to say right now…Let Jah Be Praised. So many of you are aware of the uniqueness of the moment and this release of AKAE BEKA, DEFENDJAH. I would like to share some of what I am witnessing though it may be limited due to I scope of awareness. We have many unique and powerful one’s that surround Akae Beka, there is no past tense. These one’s have their own special place and purpose and will be inclined to do what they should do and with whom they should work. Within that field I do not want to simply see Good, I want to see Righteous and Holy works. Likewise when I make a piece of art I will spend often longer on a piece than the entire record took to make. I do this because it’s about doing the Best I can do..period. With anything that involves Akae Beka, I love when time and thought is put into every mix and action. With that said, I am actually pleased that Rastar Recordz has decided to postpone the release of the album, and only offer it in hard copies at first. I think is a wise and over due move, that actually allows the manufacturer and producers to handle distribution and not give it to youtube through whomever wishes to upload it. I personally feel that youtube, spotify, apple music and iTunes have been robbing the musicians and there is an alternative motive concerning publishing, payments, royalties and rights. It takes some serious study to realize how to not be exploited. So when the Hard Copies are made they will be sent off, and you can pre-order a copy as well. When will it happen,..Jah knows, like everything involved with this particular album it is mystic, and full of unusual turns. We are a strange and peculiar people it has been said.

Next topic is the Scroll, and words that accompany it. We will offer ” The Scroll of Reasons” with the explantation and hopefully a t-shirt as part of a package. That is in the mix, and I will let you know as it comes. With anything it is better to take your time. ..I know this may be off subject but I wanted to say something, Beyond what the politics are between the US and Iran, after watching the funeral of General Solomani, and watching how 50 people died attending the funeral because they were stepped on in a stampede hit a powerful cord of truth…No one can hurt you or embarrass you more than yourself, if you move to quickly, being ran by emotions you will trample yourself. Iranians aren’t the first or last, which is why this is more than a parable, when we take our time we are able to move in accord rather than discord. Anytime people walk on each other its a bad deal, from Walmart to the KabbaStone Hear INI. So with that, we are taking the time to make sure all is in accord with the One, in the Power of the Trinity moved by the Holy Spirit. Haile Selassie I. Jah Bless you all, Prayers of Power and Protection. Link anytime if the Spirit Moves.

I have had some feedback about the art and I wanted to address 3 topics so that it is crystal clear: 1. The figure on the left is an Ethiopia Orthodox Abuna in about the year 1954. He is not the Grim Reaper… 2. In No way would I ever put anyone above The Emperor. I feel that the Spirit of Christ was seen all around H.I.M. and that The Three Men as One were representative of the Power of the Trinity itself. This is why there is 3 doves to symbolize the Holy Spirit, and why there is a Cross of His Crown. I expected Orthodox Christians to have a issue with it, however it was devout Rastafari, that wanted it clearly put, in which I am in agreement, that Haile Selassie I is the Father of ALL.  Iyesus Christos is not above the Emperor or Center because He is Better. They are One, neither can be exact to each other because They are different thru properties. The Father is the Father, the Son is the Son and the Holy Spirit is the Holy Spirit, though They are One. Like water, being solid, liquid and gas. Lastly, (3) This isn’t the first time or the last I would imagine…I AM NOT PURPOSELY DRAWING MYSELF, I AM FROM NORTH EAST AFRICA, WE MAY HAVE SOME SIMILARITIES. I think all artists struggle with this from time to time, and when it comes to His Imperial Majesty many think I am drawing myself who don’t know the King of Kings. Those who know I would know that it would sac-religious and wicked for InI to ever think I could/would/should replace Christ or that I am trying to make the Emperor be I. I am a servant of the King, I put H.I.M. FIRST  and despise self exaltation, and am not worthy of all the blessings I have received. It is only because of Jah Mercy I am here. I love honest people asking questions and I welcome thoughts, and questions likewise. If I think I know the answer I will bring what I know or think to those who may benefit.  Jah Bless You all, and Give Thanks for Jah Mercy, and for His Judgment. In Everything Praise the King of Kings. Emperor Haile Selassie I First and Forever.

DEFENDJAH AKAE BEKA ALBUM COVER  BY RAS ELIJAH TAFARI

DEFENDJAH AKAE BEKA ALBUM COVER BY RAS ELIJAH TAFARI

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Akae Beka FifthSon Records present Homage to the Land in Vinyl.

COMING SOON, AKAE BEKA HOMAGE TO THE LAND. VINYL.

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Coming in 2020, we have teamed with Fifth Son Records to release all their exceptional Vaughn Benjamin (the voice of Midnite) and Akae Beka albums through the years, and for the first time ever on Vinyl. Starting things off with their most recent collaboration called ‘Homage To The Land’. Get treated to unique live instrumentation with some truly interesting twists which is a testament to passion. As lead singer for Midnite, the legendary roots band from St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Vaughn Benjamin holds a special place in roots music, with an expansive lyrical catalog of righteous tunes and haunting vocal tones. Reacquaint yourself with the words, sound and power of V.B before his recent transition only last month, but the works continue. ‘Homage To The Land’ is a visually stunning album redesigned by Ras Elijah Tafari (consistently genius artwork) with special inner sleeve lyrics. An album not just for more seasoned of listeners, but one for the ages and generations to come. Coming soon!
Akae Beka FifthSon Records present Homage to the Land in Vinyl.

Akae Beka FifthSon Records present Homage to the Land in Vinyl.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: AKAE BEKA HOMAGE TO THE LAND WILL BE RELEASED ON VINYL IN 2020. JUST ANNOUNCED BY TRS RECORDS AND FIFTHSON RECORDS. GIVE THANKS, STAY ON THE MISSION. RASTAFARI. HAILE SELASSIE I THE HEAD… BIG UP MAXIMO CROTTY IN PUERTO RICO FOR THE COLLABORATION WORK ON THE VINYL STICKER. LOOK OUT FOR THIS ARTIST, HE AND INI WILL BE DOING MORE WORKS IN THE FUTURE. ITS ALL ABOUT UNITY, COMBINED IS STRENGTH.. GIVE THANKS FOR ALL THOSE WHO WORKED ON THIS ALBUM LIKEWISE. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. HONOR AND RASPECT TO JAHKEEN, FIFTHSON RECORDS. HAILE SALUTE. ONE PERFECT LOVE.

 

Ras Elijah Tafari Speaking at Afrikin 2019 Maimi FL.

Unified in Vision.Building on that which has been established.

Ras Elijah Tafari at AFRIKIN 2019

1 min clip of Ras Elijah Tafari speaking at Afrikin 2019

So many topics to touch on, I will stay with what is pertinent. I learned a lot on this journey, one being that we as African people in our diversity are torn in many directions. Sometimes they compliment a holistic life, sometimes we are in a routine of normality that undermines African Unity and our ancestors.
I could reason on the beneficial elements of Reggae and Herb as well as the great times and people we met in Miami while attending and before the conference, however that is secondary, I wanted to touch on what I feel needs to be said, what comes first is the clear awareness of our ability to unify like never before and in a time that it is needed most.

In the interest of African Progression in the setting of a Pan African agenda, African Unity is a stand for a United Africa at home and abroad. Many felt at the Afrikin 2019 Conference The Art of Conversion that It is past time that together we work together to reach out for a United Africa that can stand on more than commercial gain. In Light of Prime Minister’s Nobel Peace Prize let us be inspired that unity is strength, and as a united front, in conjunction with the African Union, we can offer a concerted effort to reform the United Nations so our voices are heard and matter, that the whole of Humanity can improve and stand as a collective. The World Bank has done it, the EU does it, and the G-8 and G-20, Africa with all its Nations deserves to choose its own destiny and have a voice that carries weight and response. We are not respected because of the Big 5 Security Council Members that work for their interest, and have a permanent seat.

Africa uniting for a few causes on simplistic subjects is enough for a seed to take root. Africa Uniting for the benefit of peace and climate justice, over monetary desires alone is what will separate Africa from all other unions. Only we can free ourselves, and as we do, we know in turn our duty is to help all others have the basic rights given by Jah to be protected and guarded together.
This is more important than what album is coming out or what new painting I made..this is about why we do this to begin with. We often are so entangled with messengers we forget the message. So on blast, I need to learn and reach out to ones who do care and want to build in Africa with their governments to align for the benefit of all Africans at home and abroad. Our Expectation is still in Ethiopia, and as Ethiopians we know the voice of a United Africa is present in the African Union. There is a whole new generation of Rastafari and Loving People who want to see Africa Lead on the world stage a new way of working together fairly. If ones know how the UN works then it is clear that it needs reform due to colonial vestiges that exist. We who over stand how colonialism works, need to remove it, and be able to offer the evidence of its limited and outdated philosophies. We have our own ways, and teachings, where we don’t hand over power to oppressors. This is a massive topic and one together we can share how to use the platforms and opportunities given by His Imperial Majesty to sight that the OAU now the AU and United Nations are His Creations, where His Children certainly should have a place in the orderly movement towards a peaceful planet. Where are we..Give a shout out, and if you work with any Pan African, African Liberation Movement in Africa or abroad, lets link, share ideas and what can be done by us and for us all. If you don’t that fine too, anyone with a drive for justice and equality reach out.

These are the subjects that I spoke on, when asked to speak at the Afrikin Art of Conversation conference. It was a gift from the Holy Spirit and from the Ancestors, to Rise to the Mission, To the Occasion. I thank those who called I and to those I am calling. I am honestly tired of self exaltation, and business schemes, I am thirsty for substance and true works for African Liberation. I am not an artist for any person except Emperor Haile Selassie I, and it is in HIM I rejoice. Further I nor anyone else needs to justify why their voice has relevance in the works, if it has merit, that will stand alone. Focus on the message and mission over the messenger. I met a lot of ones who are ready to build, and realize we as Rastafari must make our voices One, with a clear vision that can be seen as tangible. If your interested in being involved, sharing skills, information, suggestions, insights, contacts, or any other support, Please link up. Send your email address and location and We will keep you informed and build together with those who are new and those who have been on the mission for years in Africa. Giving a fresh generation the tools to make a difference for the future of humanity working with Africans who stand United and will lead with one voice and vision. Thank you for reading, I look forward to hearing from you. God Speed.

Rastafari. Ras Elijah Tafari. lionartproductions@gmail.com

 

Honoring: Vaughn Benjamin, Legendary prolific speaker and singer songwriter of Midnite and Akae Beka from USVI; 
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David Banner, American rapper, record producer, actor, activist, and philanthropist;

Amara La Negra, Afro-Latina recording artist and reality star from Dominican Republic;

Mutabaruka, Jamaican dub poet, actor, and educator from Jamaica;

Jah9, artist, activist, certified yoga instructor and dub poet from Jamaica;

Dr. Julius Garvey, son of Pan-African activist Marcus Garvey from Jamaica;

Aja Monet, American contemporary poet, writer, lyricist and activist of Cuban-Jamaican descent;

Mary Spio, author and developer of innovative content solutions and tools for distributing virtual-reality;

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AFRIKIN® 2019 ART OF CONVERSATION: Love Is The Way Forward

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All Haile Selassie I Magazine Collectors.Consolidate to Educate!

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Blessed Love Rastafari Family! The New Mexico Rastafari collective is preparing a database of Emperor Haile Selassie I magazines that have the articles/cover scanned and open to the public on one site. We have quite a few magazines, however we don’t have them all! I will list what we do have and if anyone has a magazine we don’t have please scan the article and cover so we can include it for all to see. InI feel it is important historically for many reasons, one for the preservation of the accounts and interviews that haven’t been read or seen by the masses in decades or ever and also to understand the growth of journalism. The way the articles are written are very telling, and often reflect the views of the country and people reporting. It speaks on the bias and sensationalizing of the day without meaning too. In this time, many of these articles are like the stories of Christ at the time He was alive, whatever we may think of them, they are, and should be preserved for generations to have a glimpse of the times we have come from and how the Conquering Lion of Judah spoke to so many people. We will include the name of the person who is sharing the article and I thank you in advance. The next step will be translating the articles from their respective languages to Amharic, Spanish and English. We will need good translators for this Holy Work, and their translations will reflect on our diligence to the sharing of Our Great King and Queen. If you have a magazine not listed please scan it and send the file to Lionartproductions@gmail.com 

The next step will to be scanning newspaper articles. This will be a continually growing project because of the immensity of the project, we look forward to working together. This is for the importance of historical archives, spiritual virtue and journalistic integrity. Preparing a database that can teach each and every one of us is a collective joy and duty. Please share with those who may have a gem of a testimony of the times and life of Our Great King.  Rastafari.
I would like to thank Ras Kabir, Ras Zakarias and my daughter Tana for their hard work and networking to make this project a reality. Jah Bless and Keep You. Please Inbox if you have any questions. We will update the list as we receive new entries.

the list: Time – The King of Kings – November 3rd, 1930
The Literary Digest – November 15th, 1930
The National Geographic Magazine – June 1931
News week – August 10th, 1935
The Literary Digest – September 14th, 1935
Liberty – Behind the scenes with major bowes and his amateurs – November 9th, 1935
Time – Man of the year – January 6th, 1936
News week – The illustrated News Magazine – April 11th, 1936
Time – Yales James Rowland angell – June 15th, 1936
The Literary Digest – October 3rd, 1936
Time – Mr. Justice Louis Dembitz Brandeis – November 15th, 1937
Newsweek – The magazine of news significance – January 27th, 1941
Time – Gertrude Lawrence and dream figures – February 3rd, 1941
The war illustrated – June 20th, 1941
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The Ethiopian herald – Special liberation anniversary edition – May 10, 1948
Readers Digest – July 1954
De post – Het weekblad dat u op de hoogte – November 20th, 1955
Time – The emancipation of Moslem woman – November 11th, 1957
Reader’s Digest – January 1960
Ethiopian Mirror – Ethiopia mourns – March 1962
Life – The case of a new Anastasia – October 18th, 1963
Ebony – The Negro who founded Chicago – December 1963
Menen – October – November 1967
His imperial majesty visits Asia, the Far East, and Australia April 28th, May 27th, 1968
Epoca – A colori ll negus in Italia – November 6th, 1970
Ebony – The black male – August 1972
The plain truth – Haile Selassie Emperor of Ethiopia – December 1973
Time – Ford under fire – September 23th, 1974
Story – story vertelt alles – 1974
_Ethiopian review – His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I broadcasting to the empire from the imperial palace – no date
_Charles River editors – Haile Selassie – no date
_Semainen Du monde -Michele morgan A l’aube d’un Grand Amour – No date
_Le 17 Juillet, l’empereur Haile – Selassie sera l’hote de la Belgique Hailie Selassie l’uitimo imperatore nero