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Akae Beka’s “Living Testament” the Album, in-depth into the art.

Greeting in the Name of His Imperial Majesty, Qedamawi Haile Selassie, Jah Rastafari! Without whom we wouldn’t be here today and sharing the inspiration given to us as a gift from Jah. Reverence and Veneration to the Most High God, Jah Rastafari.

It is with a great joy to announce the new album while also reminded of the solemn gratitude that we have for the Hon. Vaughn Benjamin. His impact of our lives globally is a re-enforcement in the importance of our duties to trod on in the King’s Mission as Children of Jah.

LIVING TESTAMENT is the final album Vaughn Benjamin recorded before he transitioned in November of 2019. In late October of 2019, he travelled to Grass Valley, California, recording this 11-track album at Ras Biblical’s studio, Trinity Farm Music, over a period of 2 days. The producers gathered 11 masterful musicians on these tracks, including Manuel “Go A Chant” Guerra, Denfield “Ras Pulse” Potter, Walker Pillow, Scott Lynwood Davis, Befekadu Assefa and Tuff Lion. Together, these musicians weaved together a powerful family of songs that tell a timeless and truly unique story, a masterpiece of roots reggae.
LIVING TESTAMENT includes the single ‘Who Will Go For Us’ which was released on January 6th 2024 with a video filmed on location in Ethiopia. In the coming weeks, we’ll be speaking with Go A Chant and Biblical, who were present for the creation of this album. We’ll learn about these recording sessions and what happened behind the scenes.
LIVING TESTAMENT is a monumental album and an important piece of history. It will be available on LP, CD, and high-quality download on February 16th courtesy of Go A Chant, Trinity Farm Music, Before Zero Records, and I-Roots Records.
The music is exquisite and the CD has more music than the LP’s which have a 44 min limit. So it worth picking up both the CD and the LP to be able to get the most from this powerful spiritual roots ensemble. The CD also has a poster on it, featuring the album cover and an image created by artist, Eloy Guerra, which is of Akae Beka as Michael the Arc Angel slewing satan.  We will reason on the art in a little bit… !
Here is how you can support and get the single which just came out and also has its own art made special for the song. The Single, ” Who will go for Us ” was released Jan.5th with an amazing music video. Here is the link to the music video, filmed in Ethiopia : Akae Beka “Who will go for Us” Music Video
You can get the single, “Who will go for Us” here: Akae Beka “Who will go for Us” Single
Into the Art:

Akae Beka "Living Testament" Album Cover

Akae Beka “Living Testament” Album Cover By Ras Elijah Tafari

 

Akae Beka "Who will go for Us" Single

Akae Beka “Who will go for Us” Single. Art by Ras Elijah Tafari

Akae Beka as Michael the Arc Angel. Art by Eloy Guerra

Akae Beka as Michael the Arc Angel. Art by Eloy Guerra on poster included in CD

Lets get into the Joy-tings, aka paintings! When I was asked to do the art for the album cover this piece by Eloy Guerra was already present as a meditation. I was asked what I thought, and I said it was brilliant and I wanted to make the polar opposite in harmony with this piece for the cover. Akae Beka, is an oath given from Jah to Michael the ArcAngel, no one else, just Michael, which means that Akae Beka is interlinked and connected to, we can say IS the personality of Michael the Arc Angel. The importance of this would reflect the manner of how we approach the project, which wasn’t as a project, but as a Living Testament. The title of album was revealed through the Rastafari Elder Jah Rubal, who was present during the recordings, and said when he heard the tunes, that this is the name of the album. Go A Chant and Trinity Farms Music worked on the album like you raise a child, carefully considering how to the present something that means so much to us all, and relay that in the presentation and final release. The artwork for the album cover InI did is a continuation and expansion of the piece that I was shown done by Eloy. In that I saw and heard what was said and what had already been expressed, in that the art for the cover would present a balance opposite and polar balance expressed through elements and symbols. That can be seen in various ways, First, the number element of the piece is from Eloy Guerra’s piece, Fire, Night and Vaughn, for the InI, the focus was Water, Day, and the King and Queen of Creation. In the piece of Michael the Arc Angel, you can see he is clearly the Arc Angel, while on the cover you will not even know he is, unless you count the number of angels in the clouds and have read the book of Enoch. There are six angels instead of seven, which are the number of Arc Angels, which Michael leads. Akae Beka is discreetly at the bottom with a special three personalities. Expanding on the Melchizadok order, with the Almighty is revealed in Three Trinitys, all which also encompass Akae Beka. The First being, Priest, Prophet, Warrior, with Vaughn representing the all three and the King in the Warrior, the other is Priest, Prophet and King, and Akae Beka being the Bridge of where these Three in One meet. The Last is the The Father of Fathers, The Mother of Mothers and Sons and Daughters of God, which is what we all are and everyone in the piece is. This is all in the Power of the Trinity, Haile Selassie who is Crown of Akae Beka.

"Living Testament" Original Art by Ras Elijah Tafari

“Living Testament” Original Art by Ras Elijah Tafari

The piece of Michael the Arc Angel by Eloy Guerra, we see a Judge, Jury and Executioner, where there are no children of Jah, just the devil and the Arc Angel. In order that we keep it to the Garden, aka Ethiopia, also the Cradle, we express that on both pieces, that Our God, Our Original Ancestors and the devil are all African or Black.  This is why everyone is also in African Attire on both images, with the exception of Akae Beka on the  album cover. On the Cover the clothing is East African, on the piece of Micheal, it is West African, which is another complimentary opposite. Likewise the hands of Akae Beka, on one they are holding scales and a sword, the other a in-scents  filled with smoke and his Left hand on The Rock of Jah, opposite and true. Same one in a different time and space. Same mission for the King and for the man, and for the Angels, prophets, priests and warriors, mothers, and Empresses from then till now.

There is a moon and city on the Michael the Arc Angel Piece, the opposite is happening on the album cover. On the album cover, there is only the Garden, so that we have a Genesis feeling, the Michael the Arc Angel piece feeling like Revelations. Also though it day and night, the light and sun is blocked by HIM, and that He is greater than the sun, in that the sun will not be seen in awareness of not using the Sun above Jah. On the piece of Michael the Arc Angel, Akae Beka has his hair out, on the Cover, Akae Beka is wearing the hat he wore for years, a simple Fishermans cap, complimenting the white skully or turban and garments that we would see as Akae Beka on his last years of witnessing and testimony.       “Living Testament ” from start to finish in and out, reflects a fullness that embraces the polarities and shares the unity like the lightening bolts in both pieces. There is also a Heavenly Trinity of Yashua The Christ, Enoch ascending in the whirl wind and Elijah on the Chariot of Fire.

The ideas in the cover, will be understood more once the album is heard. All of the tunes are reflected in the cover. The depth and vision that are sharpened by Vaughn’s words cannot be really expressed, and artistically, they are more than anyone can ask. There is a reason Akae Beka is in the Shadow of His Majesty.  I will let you figure out some of the other codes in names of the songs… ” S ” on the Chest” in Fire as the flames of the Chariot with The Prophet Elijah  and there is a whole piece just for  ”Who will go for Us” plus the first painting that was too busy that has never been shared.

Akae Beka Living Testament Back Cover

Akae Beka Living Testament Back Cover

Who will go for Us, Here I am, send me.

The Single and the Painting.

Akae Beka: Who Will Go For Us Lyrics

Akae Beka: Who Will Go For Us Lyrics

There is a lot to get from this tune, and I thought it was very mystic that it was the single and video to announce the album. It interweaves 3 Bible stories, One of Eli and Samuel, the awakening of Samuel to the lords voice. Next of Jehoash being hidden so that the Queen of the Hebrews who was the daughter of Jezebel could not kill the remnant of the true line of Kings, and the chorus is Isaiah chapter 6:8 speaking about how Isaiah had to be purified in order to offer himself fully to Jah. The Purification is a theme in this tune, which is why it also mentions “bring down the oil to David send the anointed Cherub” A Cherub is an high angel represented in ancient times as a winged lion. The oil is the anointing from Jah, with man bowing to Jah’s elect high priest. Samuel did not know it was David he was to anoint, nor did Samuel know it would be Saul before him. He did as the Lord commanded, and likewise in the purification process, to reach the throne, our Kings have been children who had to be hidden, in battle and also chosen. What it means to be chosen is a long reasoning, however in short, it is to navigate thru in the Grace of Jah, the problems and crisis that arise. Always against massive odds, the overcoming can only be seen as a miracle, and an act of Jah. Glory to Jah and Blessed are those surrender to His Will in the face of persecution.

Here is the original Joy-ting piece for the song, ” Who Will Go For Us “, inside of it you can see each story and how it interplays visually.

Who Will Go For Us rough draft

Who Will Go For Us rough draft

After completing the piece I could feel Jah telling I that it wasn’t it. That I put in too much and missed the point that Akae Beka was clearly singing, which was the hook. Once I went and looked up the history of art and paintings that reference Isaiah 6:8 I was amazed how many pieces have been made over hundreds of years about this chapter and verse. After seeing all the ideas, I wanted to create a piece that had never been done, or anything like it. All the other pieces where dark and the Isaiah portrayed as light skinned, which I immediately said isn’t right. Isaiah spend 3 years naked in Ethiopia, he definitely wasn’t light skinned.

One of the emotions I wanted to capture on Isaiah’s face was fear, which is where he was before and during the encounter with the angels who were singing to Jah. In chapter 5 “ Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.”

The terror of seeing Jah, and the angels made him say Woe is me!.. realize the humility of this one, Isaiah is incredible. While most think they are pure and ready, this holy prophet admits quickly that his lips are unclean! That he and his people are dirty, and that he doesn’t feel worthy to see Jah. This inner standing, that he had, was seen by Jah, and in so many ways in reassurance that Jah see’s our hearts and that those who repent and surrender can be absolved and purified. The extreme purification of fire, and coals, are also very important in understanding that this isn’t some easy thing, and that Akae Beka was clear about that. That it is also ok to fear Jah, and do not let the fear hold you back. The chapter speaks that if you want to be all you can be, then you need to know that acknowledging where you are wrong is where you start to go right… you may need to read that again.. That by confronting our evils and faults, we give room for the Most High to heal us and correct us. This book is also here for us so it is known, even a man as great as the Prophet Isaiah had unclean lips and “his” people where also rudeboys, that redemption is still there through purification, those who are  asked, who will go for us?.. who like these men would say, ” Here am I, send me.” ?

Isaiah's Coals, "Who will go for us " Single Akae Beka. Living Testament Album.

Isaiah’s Coals, “Who will go for us ” Single Akae Beka. Living Testament Album.

In closing, this album is an act of love in the spirit of unity that allowed us to listen. Listen to Jah first, and remember what Jah has said and done through out mankind’s existence. To listen to Akae Beka, conscious and mindful this is his finale album recorded. Listen to the all the band members who poured their essence into each rift to make the instrumentation of the album compliment the complexity of the topics covered by Akae Beka. I personally would like to thank the distributors and companies that personally took time to make this album glow with love. They include, Mike with I-Roots Records, James Lord with Zojak Worldwide , and Jamie with Before Zero Records.  Every one in the production team in Ethiopia, especially the youth, thank you for bringing Zion closer to us all. Go A Chant Productions and Trinity Farms, this album will enrich humanity for as long as we live, give thanks for the hard work and diligence. Rastafari.

The Album is now out and you can get it here: I-Roots Records or I-Roots Records Bandcamp  Prints of the cover and original for ” Who Will Go For Us”, “Isaiah’s Coals” are available here:http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/who-will-go-for-us-akae-beka-living-testament-art-prints/

Thank you everyone who came out to the LP and CD release gatherings in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Miami, Florida. We will have some footage of that soon.

In Reverence, Give thanks for the Life Giver, Most High Egziabeher, The Almighty King of Creation, Father of All, the Power of the Trinity, Qedamawi Haile Selassie. Give Thanks for the Life Carriers and the Powers of Regeneration, the Gestator Manifestor, Queen of Kings, The team everlasting, Empress Menen as the Head Lioness. Give thanks for the blessing of a prophet, teacher, Idren, that stood in righteousness and spread the Word of Jah to all corners of the Earth, Hon Vaughn Benjamin, who reminded us through the Oath of Akae Beka, that Your Love is Eternal, and Our being is to be given in full to Jah that we may be guided by His Will alone. That This Ultimate Truth that Jah is the Keeper, suspends the heavens and earth, and quakes the wicked, for no one can remove or change the omipresent Jah who’s handiwork is marvelous. That no one can escape the judgement, and all will have to climb and meet their Creator. We pray for the World and those who no longer walk on it, that Iternally we find the joy and peace, that the Most High Intended Us to be. For Jah is Salvation, as above so below. Give thanks for Jah allowing us to complete this mission that this music may help bring forth attention to Jah work and orders.  Give thanks for the Most High who dwells in the Heart of All Flesh, that We may know and dwell with Jah all Our Days. Thru the Name  and Power of the Trinity,  Of Jah the Father Abba, Of Jah the Son, Yahoshua, and Jah the Holy Spirit, Menfes Kedus. One Jah, Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

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A Rastafari view: Matisyahu Reprimand. Why he is out of order.

Greetings in the Name of the Conquering Lion of Judah, Emperor Haile Selassie I, Power of the Trinity and Light of this World. Rastafari Greetings to the World, and Greetings to the Reggae and Rastafari Community World Wide.

In this turbulent time it is important that the  Rastafari Movement speaks in a manner that opens doors, and doesn’t close them and be honest with one another. Get some tea, and lets do some real soul digging today without emotional rhetoric. Mr. Matisyahu, you have come into the Rastafari community and you know who His Imperial Majesty, Qedamawi Haile Selassie is. You know we as Rastafari are here to bring a unique and holistic manner of communication called reasoning, this is what I hope will occur, so that the journey may continue in the virtues of that which makes the mystics spiritual kinsmen. We refer to His Imperial Majesty in our ideas, where the summary of our words and message reflect on the wise mind of The Conquering Lion of Judah, The King of Kings, Emperor Haile Selassie I in the words He has spoken.

Mr. Matisyahu, you have sat with our great teacher the Rt. Hon. Vaughn Benjamin, Akae Beka, and you have listened to his music. You say you listen to him before the shows you perform. The prophetic fire that our teacher shares, carries upon our shoulders now to Itinue. That also entails blunt honesty, and as the Emperor said, ” We must speak out on major world issues, courageously , openly and honestly, and in blunt terms of right and wrong. If we yield to blandishments or threats, if we compromise when no honorable compromise is possible, our influence will be sadly diminished and our prestige woefully prejudiced and weakened.” H.I.M. Haile Selassie I May 25, 1963.

We understand that currently many people in the world feel threatened and scared, angry and emotional, our desire is that rational thinking be achieved. Still, this is something that we must take into consideration, that you and many around the world feel defensive, and again, lets take a breath, and know that what we will achieve must be bigger than ourselves and our feelings. We are just reflections of many, so let us acknowledge that neither one of us are the problem. The subject matter is the greater point, not simply individualizing the topics at hand.

We have never met, and one day, Jah Willing, we can reason and hopefully on the topic of reconciliation, and what is reconcilable. In the Torah and in the New Testament, this topic is one of the major subjects, in which we have to identify the power of forgiveness for ourselves and for the redemption of a people. There is difference though between the ignorant and those who know they are serial criminals. And there are systems of governance agreed on that criminals, even if they repent will have to face accountability for their actions. Both to man and The Creator. Once again, the Law, international, scriptural, and in the name Judah will be addressed. On this topic of accountability and responsibility let us remember mankind highest values and reflect the virtues of our mentors.

We as the Rastafari Community have been a resistance movement against colonialization no matter when or where. The principals of being against colonial rule, and oppression by European domination has stood in line with our Ethiopian cultural traditions at home and abroad. We stood as Ethiopians, and as Rastafari Globally in the struggle against Apartheid in South Africa, and spoke loudly against the policies of the Apartheid regime.

There are many forms of Zionism, and InI am not going to assume what kind of Zionism you personally may believe in, I will even say that the ideas of Zionism aren’t the issue, the belief that a people should have state and homeland doesn’t bother I, its how such an idea has shown its policies and the impacts on the region based on the polices.  The  Balfour Declaration ( The first British Zionist Declaration on creating a state), called for safeguarding the civil and religious rights for the Palestinian Arabs, who composed the vast majority of the local population, and also the rights and political status of the Jewish communities in other countries outside of Palestine. The British government acknowledged in 1939 that the local population’s wishes and interests should have been taken into account, and recognised in 2017 that the declaration should have called for the protection of the Palestinian Arabs’ political rights. I am bringing this up because I want the reader to understand that in original Zionists agreements, that the contract includes between Israel and England, that safeguarding of civil and religious rights ( though political was purposely left out) was part of this agreement. Why is it that these rights have never been as defended as part of the Zionist platform when it part of its foundation? Further still, let it noted that many Jews do not support Zionism, before the occupation in 1948, before the Balfour Declaration in 1917, and still dont support Zionism. So it isn’t anti Jewish to be against Zionism, nor is it anti Semitic. Even your good friends who are Zionists, The World Jewish Community In August 2018, WJC President Ronald S. Lauder called on “Israel’s government to listen to the voices of protest and outrage” and uphold the country’s democratic and egalitarian principles against the threat of dominance by restrictive Orthodox influence, from what he called ‘a radical minority.” That many Zionists are still weary of radical minorities within Israel’s right wing that do not have the interest or ability to govern responsibly. Further there are many Orthodox Jews that are against Zionism as it is currently implemented. So how it is implemented..

To be pro- Israel mean wha? Does being pro- Israel mean denying 2.5 million people food water and fuel for 37 days, or bombing 9 hospitals, the oldest Christian Church that was running, with a US Congressman’s family inside? Is being pro Israel mean killing 101 United Nations workers and dozens of reporters? Or dropping thousands of bombs on dense populations to try and find militants underground? Does supporting Israel mean supporting white phosphorus dropped on children? Because I think it’s supporting war crimes by a failed Israeli Government.  I don’t think it has anything to do with Zionism, or for the safety of Israel, that it is illogical, as well as being a War Crime with the intention of Genocide. Mr. Matisyahu, I find it hard to believe that you would deny power to a child in an incubator or actually deny water to 85,000 pregnant women, however your government is doing it in your name. How many innocent lives lost is enough, before it is clear that thousands of innocent children dead is a crime against humanity? I say this with seriousness, and these questions I leave open for you to answer. Could it be, that the different perspectives of many Jews are being ignored and politcally used as a monolith for how the World should respond?  Is hindering real solutions and proper representation helping or hurting the Jewish people themselves? These questions we can see to when you respond Jah willing.

 

We have more that needs touching on, this post with an image of a lion with a Star of David chasing a wolf, with the title, ” Did you think that you would kill and steal our babies and we would not come after you.” Lets look at this, as people who want to speak on part of the victims.. defending the babies… The argument has been made that the Oct. 7th Hamas attack was Israel’s 9/11 when considered in proportion to its population. With this logic, Gaza, who population is less and has suffered the loss of 11,000 lives, ( with less than 100 being Hamas) which would be more than 100 “9-11′s”  for Palestinians. 4000 have been children, meaning more than two real trade towers full of babies have been killed by Israeli/ American bombs. Has this achieved anything and where is it going except the death of more innocent lives? That is if you believe there are innocent lives, in which the Israeli government has expressed the people of Gaza are all animals and there are no innocents in Gaza.

If you need to refill your tea thats fine, this isn’t a thing we gonna just summarize.. This is a serious subject my lord. We gonna touch on this next line which Mr. Matisyahu also begins with and finishes with. The Conquering Lion of Judah.. We as Rastafari hold this title in a special reverence in regard to the Ethiopian Beta Israel tradition that the Conquering Lion of Judah will prevail. It is on the Imperial Flag, and it was a proclamation of the Emperor’s of Ethiopia until Emperor Haile Selassie I. Up till H.I.M. it wasn’t a title, During His Imperial Majesty’s rule it became a title, and this is historically evident and factual. So, for InI as Rastafari Haile Selassie I is the Conquering Lion of Judah, and this is historically accurate. As far as many Christian’s, Jesus Christ is the Conquering Lion of Judah alone, and they do not agree with us a Rastafari, and many are offended by us speaking on what we say is just reality, and prophecy fulfilled. The nature of the Rastafari – Christian relationship is that Rastafari through the Book of Revelations that the marriage of the Lion and Lamb, is that of the Father and Son, and the Lamb is Christ, and Our Father, Atse Haile Selassie Is the Lion and this reflects the same unity as Christ and The Father in the past and present and forever more. For Rastafari, Emperor Haile Selassie I alone is the Power of the Trinity, and The Almighty One, and it that is the same relationship and oneness of Christ and with the Menfes Kedus ( the Holy Spirit) is embodied and actualized. For those who are Jews, they do not believe in Christ, and so they never accepted or could accept Emperor Haile Selassie as the King of Israel, or King of Judah, or Conquering Lion of Judah, because it would suggest they accept their King is Christian to say the least. Instead many Jews consider the nation of Israel the Conquering Lion of Judah and if I am mistaken please let InI know. For the adoption of a passage from Revelations, in direct reference to the second advent of Christ, the idea that an Orthodox Jew would adopt this phrase is a mystery to InI and that we as Rastafari say anyone calling themselves the Conquering Lion of Judah blasphemy. Let alone a Christian phrase like break every chain, which is Mr. Matisyahu ending to the post.Matisyahu instagram post

” The World is Splitting in half. We shall see where you land. Speak up, we see you. We know you. Though it might feel strange for this generation our blood knows this predicament well. We know what it is to be hated. We know what it is to be murdered,”

Coolya man,…This quote from Mr. Matisyahu this here is unnecessarily divisive in manner that is threatening, we shall see where you land.. we see you.. we know you… all this is a form of intimidation. It seems it is raising a cry for hatred, and challenging people to say your either with us ( all Jews he suggests through the blood line comment)  or you hate us. He goes on with this idea of saying ” To everyone who is with us, good. You should be. We’ve given you the greatest gifts to mankind. To everyone who is against us. Thank you for showing us your true colors and reminding us who we are.”  Here we are watching the assumption that everyone should be with Israel without criticizing its actions, and that they the Jews have given Mankind the greatest of gifts. This is quite a statement! Everyone is entitled to their views, however we have to slow down here, and express some facts perhaps we don’t address often. Ones can argue both ways, in which I am open to hear, that Judaism is a religion not a race, personally I think it is both and that some do have genetic links some don’t . That people convert to Judaism, and that doesn’t make them any less Jewish. It is true some Jews have a lineage they can record that take them to Jewish ancestors, but what makes a Jew is does He believe in the Torah, the God of Abraham, the Ten Commandments and that Moses held a stick that turned into a snake. If one doesn’t believe this, they aren’t Jewish too many. I am not here to say who is and who isn’t a Jew, however to put them all in line with being descendants of King David is far off. History and genetics will show signs of the conversions of  Kazars to Ashkenazi Jews and also semitic blood lines.  The lumping of all Jews together, encouraging entitlement to land and the right to proclaim they brought the world their greatest gift is declaring that world should be grateful for this State of Israel right now, this is manipulative and inaccurate. ” To Those who are against us” he writes, implying  the grouping all those who stand for Geneva Conventions on War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, the United Nations, Amnesty International, as against him, and Israel, when in fact we are for the safety and security of all people especially in war no matter who is doing it. Truly we should be equally thankful for everyone in the region for their contributions to human development and protect them, not feel indebted to this policy because Jews are the bringers of the Torah. No Sir.

Israel governs over several illegal settlements and ongoing occupations, where Palestinians are kept in an open air prison, denied access to leave, their pay or taxes, able to freely travel, or a military, and are just as semitic as any native Jewish person. The government of Israel, and Zionists do not currently have a desire for peace, democracy, or 2 states, nor have for a long time. The Emperor, Haile Selassie I, said unless Israel withdraws from conquered territories that there will not be peace in the Middle East. That is Rastafari Sound. Emperor Haile Selassie I stood against the occupation of Palestinian land and for the UN to come in with peacekeeping forces. (UNSC resolution 338,339, 340) Rastafari sound for one and all, we can’t accept a man who calls himself Rastafari and supports Apartheid. Nor can we dwell in the council of the ungodly. Man can’t be in the Rastafari Movement or in the Hip Hop movement, if someone supports Right Wing Racist, fascist policies, that include war crimes with no accountability then they go against the very principals of a music meant to liberate the mind and hearts of the oppressed. They can culturally misappropriate the music, but they can’t be the movement.  We stand for the Icepts of Let the Hungry be Fed, the Naked be clothed, the Infants be cared for and the Elders protected. We stand for Human Rights not against them.. and before we start with the what about Hamas part, we are talking about Israel’s creditability and your legatimacy Mr. Matisyahu. We can see that we have a problem here bigger than individuals, you didnt start this war, nor can you finish it, you didnt create this doctrine of Zionism, we get that. However in order that Israel’s and your own personal trauma can be healed, they have to be aware of the trauma they are afflicting on the world in the blatant disregard of human life because they are scared and operating in a mode of fearful thinking.

Your HollyWood Life interview you say “And to the people that are too afraid to speak up, or the people that are putting up posts and then taking them down because they’re afraid they’re going to lose followers — and [that] they’re going to lose some of their fame or their standing — I have to say, I’m sorry for you. It’s bigger than your brand.”

How many people are losing their jobs for supporting Israel? How many tanks do the people of Gaza have that 14 Billion dollars for Israeli weapons isn’t enough? How much media time does Gaza get and accurate reporting compared to Israel? How many celebrities have been attacked for speaking against blanket bombing of civilians? I am concerned that the reality that it is very dangerous to critique Israel and its policies, and that the censorship of Americans by Israeli super pacs are a very real danger too many states. When there is one voice in Congress calling for a ceasefire who has been censured, I would say that the danger for most people and fear many have is to speak against Israel’s actions, where in some countries they have considered it anti-semitic to criticize a government policy. Social Media outlets have also heavily censored pro-Palestinian voices in contrast to pro Israel offensive videos and messages. Lets reason in this…

Anti Semitic, has a percieved meaning, and defined definition and is a political tool for cry-bullying. First the perceived meaning, That Anti Semitic is to be anti-Jewish, The Defined Definition is to be prejudiced to a people who speak semitic languages, which include Arabic, Hebrew, Amharic, Aramaic ect.. That Semitic, isn’t a race is a language family. You might wonder what is this word Cry-Bullying..it is someone is becoming emotionally irrational with a purpose to deflect the topic of fairness and accountability. We are seeing this more and more, and in some ways is the epidomy of ” Woke-ness.” Where no one can criticize Israel and should walk on their toes so they dont cry anti-semitism. On the streets we call this “bitchshit” similar to a girl crying in order to make everyone feel sorry for her. Its a form of crying wolf and insults real Jewish victims of real hate crimes.  Haffi keep it real fire man…

So this Cry-Bully thing, is what is happening when we keep hearing about Oct. 7th when the world has condemned the Hamas attacks on innocent civilians. What about the Millions of people being starved in Gaza, how does it help Israel by collectively starving and punishing men women and children? How does it make the security of Jews around the world safer, and how is it not a war crime? We commend all the Jews that have been arrested and spoken out against these War Crimes, and here in the USA we risk not just being arrested for demanding Human Rights Laws be defended, but also we risk our lives as radical right wing domestic extremists and terrorists want to shoot and drive over us. Its very dangerous for people in the world to stand up against tyranny when western governments are profiting from them. “I feel sorry for them, its bigger than your brand.” To quote you Mr. Matisyahu. Its bigger than the brand of Starbucks, McDonald’s, and Coke a Cola, or your brand of using reggae and hip hop to encourage a pro Israel stance. Palestine doesn’t have a super pac, it doesn’t have multi billion dollar companies supporting them. Acting like Israel is a victim of companies and celebrities who are overwhelming leaning towards a Free Palestine is a farce, quite the opposite, the voice for peace nearly silent.

What will happen more, is that the fear of being called anti-semitic will be a small price to pay when it comes to explaining criminals can say what they want, however what they do  are war crimes, and those who participate in war crimes, collaborate with war criminals should be held accountable in an international court of law and in world public opinion. That these Israeli leaders and ideas be considered Fascists, separatists, exclusionary, who sight that their birth right makes them entitled and supremacists over others as ” Chosen People.” This is already seen as a religious form of elitism ingrained with religious extremism, which most countries reject.  Religion doesn’t give anyone the right to commit war crimes or think that they are superior to another. I cannot believe Mr. Matisyahu that you dont see these bombings as war crimes, no matter who is hiding in a tunnel, maybe… That there is no weaseling out of justice, and accountability, that those who commit war crimes, as soon as possible we hope will be convicted and jailed. This is international human rights law, which Israeli governments have never respected. We hope you are not as callous or arrogant as your leaders.

As the Elder Vaughn Benjamin said, Natty watching you… what are your true colors, because right now, many fans are listening to your music and seeing that your perspective isn’t for peace its using music and your influence for war mongering. Rather than coming to conclusions please speak for yourself, and answer these questions, unless it is that you think you are better than us as Rastafari. You can make your own video or post, you dont have to talk to InI, but please explain how it is you want to encourage more death and destruction of innocent people so you can build the temple of Solomon..please explain why its good to starve and deny water to the sick, wounded and babies.

 

We seen in the past how you dont respond to calls or answer questions, rather call you friends in different Anti defamation leagues to then defame honest organizers. We have seen you call them anti-semitic and pressure their governments to force them to put you on their festival. ( Rototom Sunsplash 2015)  I am a small fish, and Israel already controls our politicians, no need to call Babylon. You already have Babylon, what you don’t have is the approval of Rastafari, and that if you want to make doors open and people really admire you, speak for those who are innocent being murdered by the rich and powerful no matter what land they live, no matter what religion. Go beyond the barriers of religion and look and see from Sudan to Ukraine, innocent people are being stuck in the cross fire with no where to go. From Capetown to Cairo, Africa is yelling Ceasefire. Stop thinking you are the Conquering Lion of Judah, and as Vaughn Benjamin, Akae Beka taught, Conquering to Conquer, and Conquer the need to Conquer. Are you going to profit off singing songs supporting the misery and destruction of a people because of your minority groups interpretation? What vision of peace do you have to offer, what are goals do Israel hope to achieve, and if this right wing government gets all they want will it be at the expense of their influence, prestige of all Jews woefully prejudiced and heart weakened?

 We are listening, in this cry for justice, as a voice in wilderness, what will be your response. Will you repent or will you be stubborn, what example will you bring for reconciliation of peoples, or will self pity leave you stuck in the cage of nationalism? Are you with or against Freedom, for both Israel and Palestine, or just Israel alone?

This is how Akae Beka, would reason, so it really gets in there. Time is no barrier to substance, mind and matter as one. We stand for One Love, even though we have been beaten and murdered. That we as Rastafari and Black Liberation movements, know the plight against colonial forces and still stand for peace and human rights for all. Injustice anywhere is assault to humanity, and we hope though we have different opinions about the Scriptures that humility and reverence for the gift of Life be present in all our deliberations, mediations and words.

Reflect on these words as my closing, what the The Conquering Lion of Judah stood for, and stands for, as I and I do stand with HIM, on the question of human rights and how humanity should live as one. And that HIM would have never approved such talk as made in your posts . That we as HUMANITY should “We must look, first, to Almighty God, Who has raised man above the animals and endowed him with intelligence and reason. We must put our faith in Him, that He will not desert us or permit us to destroy humanity which He created in His image. And we must  look into ourselves, into the depths of our souls; We must become something we have never been and for which our education and experience and environment have ill-prepared us. We must become bigger than we have been: more courageous, greater in spirit, larger in outlook. We must become members of a new race, overcoming petty prejudice, owing our ultimate allegiance not to nations but to our fellow men within the human community.”

May the Most High Grant you the inner strength to know right from wrong, and good from evil. To speak for the rights of all and not a few, and think and act in a manner that reflects rational solutions for the betterment of the world. I hope you realize that the right wing conservative radical government that is in control in Israel is not working for the benefit of Israel or anyone else. Please reconsider you position supporting a massacre that is the product of years of bad leadership internationally. When anyone chooses peace, over war, when they choose life over death, they and the world will be better off. We hope you can make that step, and many more to be the best you can be.  Thank you for reading. Feel free to send comments and messages on the link. Mr. Matisyahu please think about what has been written and Jah willing we will talk one day.

With a Heart of Reverence, Egziabeher Qedamawi Haile Selassie I Jah Rastafari.

Ras Elijah Tafari

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Case for Ethiopia Today: Presentation on behalf of R.U.N.N.

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 I Wanted to share this webinar in a manner that will help ones who want to understand what has happened in Ethiopia recently and what is unfolding is critical. It is critical for Africa, as well as the future of Ethiopia. On behalf of R.U.N.N. Reform the United Nations Now, it was an honor to speak with such distinguished guests and speakers. Each one shares an important element of the swift actions needed to help Ethiopia stay as one nation and support The Ethiopian Government. Any thoughts and comments are welcome, and we would like to thank Defend Ethiopia Task Force Europe and Kwame Nkrumah Ideological Institute, as well as Mahlet Ayele with Connect Africa.
Ethiopia, Africa and the U.N. Strategic Solutions Addressing the Root Cause.
 

Greetings and thank you everyone with Defend Ethiopia Task Force Europe and the Kwame Nkrumah Ideological Institute, for organizing this webinar and  thank you Mahlet Ayele and Connect Africa for hosting this most important forum.

 When I speak to you it is not for or as myself, it is on behalf of R.U.N.N. Reform the United Nations Now, a new and passionate organization that is raising a global call for the removal of the U.N.S.C. veto power and a democratic United Nations. In order to see a functioning and mature United Nations we need to see accountability on part of all nations, and to not allow the US, Russia, China, Great Britain or France to have the final say. The current policies are from a colonial era, and for Africa, who holds the majority of seats today, it is counter productive, for us to be marginalized. Many of us are Pan Africans and we can see how these superpowers threaten to recolonize Africa, and how a system of permanent ruling class and discrimination is the root cause for both what is holding the UN, and Ethiopia from its potential.   
 
  Let us make it clear why we are here. We believe Ethiopia is being attacked on many fronts, internationally led by the maverick entities within the United Nations, influenced by foreign governments and the TPLF.  When the United Nations falls short of providing the assistance that African nations need, then groups like the African Union have to step up. The  African Union, through rising to the challenge to be honest peacemakers, can be a globally needed example and add legitimacy to the purpose and will of the African Union. Why is the African Union important in this topic? Because Ethiopia is not only its headquarters but in the middle of sophisticated domestic and foreign attacks, both in armed conflict and in an information war, one that Africa  will either collectively suffer from or collectively conquer. 
 
  We are also here because Ethiopia is the Heart of Humanity, and like many nations across Africa we see Ethiopia as a beacon of hope.  Following the death of Meles Zenawi, those who watched the fall of the TPLF after 27 years of documented brutal rule were hopeful. Their hope rested on a new Prime Minister that was there to repair the damage, and could bring Ethiopia into a new era. PM Abiy Amhed made sweeping changes and angered those who benefited from war and division from all sides, resulting in assassination attempts.(1.) The TPLF have, over their 27 years in power, consolidated the country’s weapons, ammunition and have stolen over 30 billion dollars from the treasury while building international relations. (2.) They built on the communist instated Ethnic Federalist Constitution left by the DERG, exploiting ethnic discrimination to benefit Tigrayan business interests and military power.
 
  We, as RUNN, have been studying the complicated chess moves that the international community is doing, what the TPLF is doing and what the Ethiopian Government is doing. In the interest of a secure Ethiopia we want to acknowledge some important facts.
 
1. This civil war was initiated by the TPLF through having a non-state sanctioned election during international covid 19 lockdowns. Then the TPLF attacked and murdered Ethiopian Troops on the Northern Command Base while they slept in Mekelle, and TPLF General, Skeuture Gatchew Nov. 4th 2020 proudly confessed that they took a ” pre-emptive strike.” (3.)
2. Global Terrorism Database recognised TPLF as a terrorist organisation since the 1970s. Countless Genocides have happened under TPLF rule on the Amhara people, Afar Tribe, Oromo Tribe, protesters, and journalists. The TPLF cannot be negotiated with by a government that doesn’t want to take a country backwards or be divided. (4.)
3. Ethiopia is in a process of both reshaping its government and military, independent of TPLF influence,The TPLF is not looking for independence, it is attacking its neighbors, forcing locals to fight for them including children. (5.) The elected Ethiopian national government has the right to defend themselves, as well as local tribes and militia where the ET Government cannot defend them.  
 
 When Ethiopia willingly decided to work with the African Union it was clear it would be Ethiopian led in respect to sovereignty. The importance of the AU to show itself to be a cooperative partner, with proper leadership that can work with the Ethiopian Government. (6.) The importance of food assistance, proper reporting and investigation, need a third party in order that it can be monitored and transparent . We have seen from the missing UN food trucks and fuel provisions, that the TPLF are using the UN to help provide for their army, without the interest of the Tigray people in mind. All UN reports (and those who are involved in their writing) also need review after the leaked reports of UN officials being infiltrated by TPLF lobbyists and expressing fear of the TPLF, UN, and foreign reprisals. These are things we believe the African Union can be helpful in. (7.)
 
  Strategically, we have both an armed conflict and an information war to overcome. It will take more than the Ethiopian Government to move world opinion because of the damage done by misreporting from the BBC, CNN, New York Times, Facebook etc. The US, which is widely believed to be indirectly arming the TPLF, has led the misinformation campaign, and appear (together with the UK and EU) to have sanctioned the TPLF’s attack on Ethiopia. (8.) In order to counteract that, the African Union and African leaders need to be able to stand with the Ethiopian Government.
 
   The danger of succession cannot be understated, nor the importance of amending the Ethiopian Constitution to remove the ability of any tribe to succeed from Ethiopia. The policy of Ethnic Federalism needs to be removed and a new unified national agenda needs to be pursued. In the case of any conflict, the energy and cost of war can weaken national resources and resilience, and hinder the solutions to come. The Prime Minister and the Ethiopians are well aware the Constitutional reforms need to happen and soon. The global awareness of the need to remove this system of discrimination also needs a pro-active media campaign, that the African Union should be encouraged and willing to actively support and facilitate. 
 
 The African Union can secure important routes and roads in Ethiopia that are critical for both commerce and for food aid. Positions in which the AU can help and not hinder are critical, for both Ethiopia and the AU who need to show they can rise to outsmart a sophisticated attacker that has little to lose and everything to gain. The TPLF has purposely agitated the Ethiopian Government and declined ceasefires and continued to attack neighboring provinces and tribes. They want the Ethiopian military to attack, and are using the UN and other groups to write exaggerated reports accusing the Ethiopian government of genocide. The Ethiopian Government are currently involved in airstrikes. The current operations are to attack key strategic facilities of the TPLF. There is no doubt that the TPLF will try to exploit any innocents that are harmed, which is likely even with precision aerial strikes. (9.)
 
 Ethiopia needs an end to the assault by the TPLF and the global media when it comes to protecting the people and dignity of Ethiopia. Ethiopia has now awakened out of the oppression it has collectively felt by pro-marxists since 1975. Her vision of a peaceful nation that wants to bring revitalization to the country and Her neighbors, and reconnect to the Red Sea, which will benefit the whole Horn of Africa. The question is, can and will the AU be able to resist foreign interests that favor dictatorships over democratic governments. Can the Ethiopian Government and the AU realize that in this moment of global misperceptions is the opportunity to make it clear that the UN, international NGO agencies, and mainstream media can all be used or manipulated, and do make mistakes? That the manner and systems of international interest are built on a western structure of approval or concerns.
 
 Overt and covert operations are taking place continentally to destabilize mineral rich areas of Africa. The motive of the TPLF,  and some foreign governments, is to keep Ethiopia from maximizing her potential, and maintain poverty and division which creates insurgencies, enabling the war machines to profit off proxy wars. So called NGO’s like the ”Sahan Research” group located in Nairobi Kenya (having been expelled from Somalia) have been outlets for misinformation that have influenced the UN in the past, and Matt Bryden, the former Chairman of the Somalia-Eritrea Monitoring Group (SEMG) was also later discharged from his duties by the UN under compromising circumstances. (10.)
 
The TPLF promised a dam and purposely did not deliver it, and knows that a changing economy in Ethiopia could offset their invested interests in control and historical partnerships. The TPLF still poses a significant threat to the dam, being that the GERD dam is in the Amhara region close to Tigray.  In this last year we have seen the United Nations used to interfere on behalf of the US and Egypt with mediations and negotiations that the African Union was already holding between those in dispute over the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam. The topic and position of the US regarding the dam, then with the Trump administration, and now with Biden’s, has remained with Egypt being their primary ally with little changes in the support of Egypt’s military government. (11.)
 
  Ethiopia knows the UN has been a strength in the past, but that it needs reforms. Ethiopia knows The African Union is good, but also needs reforms, Ethiopia knows that its country is great, but its Constitution needs reforms. The Ethiopian people are in support of removing Ethnic division policies (the vast majority being of mixed heritage), and dissolving the legal mechanisms by which Ethiopian groups can claim independence from the nation as a whole. We are aware of some of the challenges to making  those changes with certain tribes that want anatomy. For the sake of a Unified Ethiopia that can help usher in a more stable and Unified Africa, Ethiopians will have to come together to create their own unique form of Federalism. The African Union needs African guidance both within and abroad to realize that this is a challenge that will either add legitimacy or seriously harm its reputation. It is also an opportunity for Ethiopia to demonstrate how collective security works, and why Ethiopia has been key in helping other African nations with their internal issues as peacekeepers. The potential to transmute the situation is present, to show that many foreign interests do not include the interests of the majority of Africans. The US, Russia, France, The UK and China will have relationships with Africa but they need to be strictly regulated and restricted. R.U.N.N. can see the same narrative as the underlying issue with the United Nations, that there needs to be strict scrutiny of the agendas of the Big 5 in contrast to that of the world and the global problems that need global solutions. We know that Africa must lead the way, and that they represent 28 percent of all UN votes, that we as Africans are being denied a voice and control of our destiny. (12) Can we see that what is happening in Ethiopia is a microcosm of what is happening in Africa and the World. We have to change the narrative, and it starts with the framework of the system. 
  
We would like to commend the approach of The Crown Council of Ethiopia under the guidance of HIH Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, who has gathered international solidarity through Churches and Ministries for a unified Ethiopia. (13.) His meeting with the Pope of Rome, 50 years after Emperor Haile Selassie the First made His last state visit, proved to be fruitful in building Christian Unity for the cause of Ethiopian unity and solidarity. We would also like to commend  Mr. Methos Obang, Executive Director of the Solidarity Movement for a New Ethiopia, for years of service in the interest of unifying Ethiopia without a political bias. We would like to thank Connect Africa for calling together a wonderful panel to address such an important task. May the Almighty continue to bless you, and May His Wisdom and Mighty Hand Guide Ethiopia to conquer all obstacles.

Representing R.U.N.N.

Reform the United Nations Now
Ras Elijah Tafari
 
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                1. “Ethiopia charges 5 with terrorism over assassination attempt “By ELIAS MESERETSeptember 28, 2018
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Pan Africanism Webinar NOV.2nd.2021 The case of Ethiopia today.

Pan Africanism for Defending Sovereignty in and of Africa:The case of Ethiopia today. 

In this time when many are celebrating Ethiopia and the 91st anniversary of the Coronation of Emperor Haile Selassie I and Empress Menen Asfaw, let us be aware that Ethiopia is in crisis. Let us think as Pan Africans about what we can do to see peace increase. We have seen Ethiopia be in arrested development due to poor leadership for decades, and we as Ethiopianists want to see the best for all of Ethiopia. Join us tomorrow Nov. 2nd for a webinar, presented by Defend Ethiopia Task Force Europe, and the Kwame Nkrumah Ideological Institute for a Pan African Presentation. Moderated by Mahlet Ayele Beyecha of Connect Africa Network. Our prayers, attention, words and actions are what is needed. Give thanks.

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R.U.N.N. Article, Ethiopian Government with the African Union.

Greetings everyone, Global Citizens, Rastafari, Pan-Africans, Ethiopians, R.U.N.N. Members and those who are interested in Reform the United Nations Now.

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We are proud to announce the publishing of our first group article about the current developments in Ethiopia and how it relates to the power of collective security. Collective security both from Africans within Africa and those abroad who see the advantages of working together with what is best for Ethiopia with nations that understand the geo-politics and history of the area.
This is the first of a series of articles and letters that we are sharing that will help in counteracting the disinformation war and encourage peace-making and unity in Ethiopia. The current issues with the United Nations make the importance of Ethiopia’s relationship with the African Union more important than ever, while long term solutions are addressed, both with the UN and through the Ethiopian Constitution.
We hope this public article of encouragement promotes the dignity and foresight of the Ethiopian Government to find like-minds within the African Union. We hope to see them expand and create a new dialogue on a world platform about how Ethiopia and other nations can overcome tribalism and succession. Ethiopia can be a higher example when aligned with the wisdom of others that respects the sovereignty of Africa.
This article will be published on multiple websites today, and if it seems sensible to you please share and pass it on. Ethiopia is close to many of us, and we look forward to seeing a new horizon.
One Ethiopia, One Africa, One God.
Representing R.U.N.N.
Reform the United Nations Now.
reformtheunitednationsnow@gmail.com
Ras Elijah Tafari
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INTERVIEW WITH A.L.N. ABOUT R.U.N.N., ETHIOPIA, AND AKAE BEKA.

Today is a historic day, for Ethiopia it is the first elections in 16 years, and though it will not be perfect it is a step toward national democracy. I pray that Ethiopians at home and abroad work together to unify Ethiopia and turn a new page toward true national solidarity. It is an honor to share an interview done by the Honorable Jah Daniel for the African Liberation Network. We speak in depth about Reform the United Nations Now, and present a comprehensive outlook and letter to the Ethiopian Prime Minister and President of Ethiopia. This letter is endorsed by the House of Immanuel, The Rastafari Coalition and R.U.N.N. We are looking for more signatories and endorsements, please link if this is something you would like to be a part of.

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Lots is happening in Ethiopia and what happens there will effect the rest of Africa and the World, including the UN. We reason on this as well, including the role of the African Union. I hope you enjoy the video, and we also reason on art, and the wonderful and powerful impact of VB Midnite-Akae Beka. I hope you find the substance worthy of consideration and sharing.

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What did His Imperial Majesty say about UN reforms and survival.

A formal Invitation to Rastafari adherents from R.U.N.N. Reform the United Nations Now. 

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Greetings in the precious Name of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie the First. King of Kings, King of Zion, The Root of David, Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah. Power of the Trinity.
Our chief aim as RUNN is the removal of the veto power for the United Nations Security Council. We are a global non profit that pushes for education and pressure to advocate for a democratic United Nations where all nations have an equal vote, without any one nation able to veto or table a subject.
The following is why Emperor Haile Selassie the First encouraged the reform of the United Nations urgently. Why He stood for equality of vote, and why it is a matter of human survival that we move into action as swiftly as possible.

” Today the Great Powers should also wake up to the realization of the fact that the key to their own destiny and future happiness does not lie in their own hands alone. There is no peace without cooperation. Be it known that the principles enshrined in the Charter and the resolutions adopted by the Organization are not there only for the small nations to respect and to implement. In efforts being made to ease the gravity of world problems, the small nations should have a say. Their voices should be heard. An atmosphere of mutual trust and confidence cannot be established when the rights of small nations are not accorded the same respect as those of the Big Powers. In order to accomplish these tasks, it is essential to rouse the conscience of mankind.”
 
This quote speaks clearly to the fact that the UN needs reforms in order to have cooperation, without which there can be no peace. The King of Kings also speaks to the issue of an imbalance of respect for voice, and abiding to resolutions in regard to small and big nations. He finishes the paragraph with ” It is essential to rouse the conscience of mankind. “.. Not just those who work for the UN, but all of mankind. 
He closes that entire speech to the UN in 1965 June 27th, with these words,
 

“Once we are able to do what is humanly possible, the rest could be left to the Almighty God. So that man whom he has created in his own image may not be destroyed, let us repose our faith in God.”

Closing of UN speech 1965

We must do all that is humanly possible in order that we can leave it to God, and pray for His Mercy that we may not be destroyed.

In 1963 The Conquering Lion of Judah spoke to the UN saying, “Here, in this Assembly, reposes the best, perhaps the last, hope for the peaceful survival of mankind.” He reminds us that the UN and mankind’s peaceful survival are interlinked. By 1970 The Emperor of Ethiopia’s words called for more action and brought all three points together. That The UN is (1) validated by its principles and should be defended, (2) that it needs reform and this is a global responsibility through enacting reforms (3) that will be the determining factor in mankind’s collective survival or collective extinction.

” The choice of this age and the very future of our humanity is simple: collective survival, or collective extinction. When the stark choice is thus revealed in all its naked horror, dare we hesitate as to our choice? The choice we know; the means we can rediscover in a reinvigorated and mature United Nations. The will to act, and the courage and determination to implement the decisions we must take, matter. Let this session be the rebirth of the United Nations, and the reaffirmation of our faith in the ever-continuing validity of the purposes and principles for which it was established. A grave responsibility rests upon us: to ensure our own collective survival, and the future of unborn generations. May the Almighty grant us the wisdom, courage and determination to rise to this supreme challenge and reap a rich reward!”

Emperor Haile Selassie I, UN Address for the 25 anniversary.

We at RUNN are ready for the task and supreme challenge. Our reward is everyone’s reward, collective survival. We feel now is the necessary time to act and are building global alliances in solidarity with as many as possible. We are not a theological organization or a Rastafari organization. We stand united with all that advocate for the removal of the United Nations Security Council Veto Power, which is the first step to removing first class and second class membership from within the UN. We stand for Human Rights and Justice for All. Many of Us have been inspired by The King of Zion’s words, we believe in action and education over theological rhetoric. This is an invitation to those who are livicated to manifest Haile Selassie’s expressed aims and wishes on the world stage, and by this livity we prove that what He taught usis beneficial and useful to all.

 

We invite you to join us and learn more, we have 8 speeches made by His Imperial Majesty to the United Nations on our website. Please register there and we will reach out and discuss ways we can build. Many of those within the organization are Rastafari and we want to encourage and welcome our Rastafari family to a new movement that loves Emperor Haile Selassie I and seeks Africa’s place on the world stage, equal in rights and voice as any other nation.

Thank you for sharing your time, and we hope to hear from you.

 

Give thanks for all Jah has done, is doing and will do for us.

Power of the Trinity. One Jah.

Heart of Reinvigoration.

Ras Elijah Tafari

on behalf of R.U.N.N.

Reform the United Nations Now.

 https://reformtheunitednationsnow.com

reformtheunitednations@gmail.com

 

 

Nick Sefakis meets Elliot Martin of John Browns Body

New Musical Projects and Album Cover Art!

Greetings and Bless! Please to announce new projects coming out or just released:

Akae Beka The Draw

Akae Beka The Draw

Coming out March 25th and available on all musical platforms. Brought to you by Rebellion City Records via Bobo Rems. Seriously Powerful tune.

Sebastian Franks Hollow Ground

Sebastian Franks Hollow Ground

Now out! check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TijDPNFsGQw

InI wanted to make mention of those who should be acknowledged as we are inspired by their works, and that by their work that we can inspire others. When InI got the call from Jah Solid Rock Music I was honored to be included on this project and I loved the idea that came from the company. Many of us have a great joy and memory of iconic comics and covers, and he wanted I to make Jamaican super heroes to replace the iconic comic cover of Captain America and Falcon on Captain America issue 193. I thought it was cool and fitting for a blast from the past, legend Coxone Lloyd in an epic Trilogy Record burning Babylon down with his team of hero musicians! In that, I wanted and remember and acknowledge Jack Kirby, profound and iconic creative influence in many lives. He penciled and wrote that issue, and I tried to follow in his line work exactly as well as the colors on the original. The entire piece wasn’t included on the album cover, and the traditional manner of honoring the artist before was not seen. I wanted to honor the man right away, and give thanks for his inspiration and all those who made Captain America such a power figure in the imagination. In the comic world, we write “after” when we are doing a different version of a previous cover. I wanted to share the original and full piece, and a say humbly that this piece is after the Great Jack Kirby. Respect. 1917-1994…and still going. Big Up Jah Solid Rock Music, Ras Teo, Tuff Gong, and everyone involved and included. It will be epic because it will be ” SIR COXSONE CHAMPION SOUND!”

King of the Dub Rock 3

King of the Dub Rock 3

 

Album Cover King of the Dub Rock 3

Album Cover King of the Dub Rock 3  COMING OUT IN JUNE!!!!

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Victory Fikir Amlak

Victory Fikir Amlak

Victory Fikir Amlak

OUT NOW ON ALL MUSICAL PLATFORMS. BLACKHEART WARRIORS RECORDS

Underwater Nick Sefakis and Elliot Martin of John Browns Body

Underwater Nick Sefakis and Elliot Martin of John Browns Body

Nick Sefakis meets Elliot Martin of John Browns Body

Nick Sefakis meets Elliot Martin of John Browns Body Out on All Musical Platforms now!

With lots more to come, including from Ras Teo. Check this tune, now out on Vinyl as well! Blessed Love!

Ras Teo and Pablo Gad

Ras Teo and Pablo Gad OUT ON VINLY AND ON ALL MUSICAL PLATFORMS.

Thank you to everyone worked hard to put these testimonies out, as collective witnesses to the Greatness of Jah. I am humbled and grateful to be included in these worthy projects.

Jah Bless you all and keep you safe. Glory to the Father of Creation. Power of the Trinity.  Emperor Haile Selassie First.

 

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Akae Beka RIGHTEOUS SYNERGY. In-depth:the message, music and art.

Greetings in the Name of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I, Jah Rastafari. Our King and Creator for whom we owe everything. For His Love is Everlasting and endures forever.

It is with a full heart we are proud to announce to the release of Akae Beka’s new album Righteous Synergy produced by Fifth Son Records. The listener will be moved and reminded of the memory within that we keep alive and takes us back millennia’s.  Akae Beka brings a heavy message that brings the meditations to approach the task of redemption. His melodies carry the truth and message that is sensitive and focused. The deliberations into every note, and the accompaniment of the instruments make this work a musical and a lyrical gem.

Akae Beka Righteous Synergy album cover.

Akae Beka Righteous Synergy album cover.

The Cover represents a number of topics, and to share a few, is the space in which His Imperial Majesty stands. The fountain are His Words that Bubble up… this bubble up is both in the region of being underwater and in the heavens of space. Within that dynamic is the birth of HIM on the rising of Sirius ( July 23rd ) and the day that countless cultures hold in reverence. What is called the “Dog Star” Sirius star system is mapped out above His Crown. He and the Heavens align with where Ethiopia and Native tribes link with the Leo Constellation and Sirius Rising in many cultures including the natives in Chaco Canyon, NM.  The King of Kings is both a reflection of that which is seen and unseen. He holds the World in His Hand as She holds the moon in Her on Earth. Reflecting the sun that He moves by His Fingers. Bringing forth children of the son.  Whaling out..Reflecting on the book of Ester, “She became a Queen” on this album, touches on the plight of being a refugee, and how the fate of a people lay in her ability to accept the call from Jah that would jeopardize her safety. Accepting the tides of what will be.

This act of faith, travels, in the joy-ting and on the album. The song, ” Manger ” takes us up to the pyramids as a geographic location, in order to know that the basket, representing the manger is not at its destination. That it is going further north east toward the North Star. The reason a basket was used is because like a turtle it carries memory and still it was the same grass that Christ had to flee too, in a very similar situation, where from birth the government that wanted to kill him. That the reverberations of the God Man on a holy mission, is like the grass laid down in a manger for us and Christ to rest in.

” Covenant Ark ” is represented by making a clear unity of different races by the  4 women with children, representing the four corners. Above the woman on bottom left are the priests carrying the Ark of Covenant.  There are also Native Americans standing together on the bottom right on the cliff above the women who are looking to the Ethiopian Emperor. Displaying Heart, rather than a John Crow heart, the lowest form of humanity .

At one point, it was thought we may release the tune, ” Do my best ” as a single. In that moment, I was asked to make a piece of art in 2 days as a single cover. It was decided it would be best to not release the single, and the piece went on the inside of the album. You can listen to “Do my Best” right here, and that will help ones understand this piece more throughly…“Do My Best” Akae Beka Righteous Synergy.

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The album for many reasons had the feeling of the deep in it, it has joy and sorrow, looking at life as a people, as a collective. The energy of be renewed and rebirth, through the water, of the Holy Spirit, brings the immensity of being in this experience by invoking the ocean. Our connection to the creatures of this planet is a link to Jah, from the smallest to the biggest. As well as the bones and souls of our ancestors and that be reborn again. ” The Spirit of Love ” takes us there. As Akae Beka touches on how we take for granted the toil and pressure that makes us alive. He also speaks on the power of Quietude  to see in contrast to making no sound. It is a powerful and humbling tune that seemed to keep my emotions balanced while we worked on this endeavor.

The back cover was done with oil, and had been released previously. It seemed to feel proper, and have the orderly nature of honoring the works of everyone involved. Honoring The God of Ethiopia, the roots of humanity and the home of the Ark of the Covenant. Igziabeher, Atse Haile Selassie, The Power of the Trinity.

Every song on this album has shaped the art and InI meditations, each song is powerful to the gut. I pray we hear the message and exemplify the care that the Hon. Vaughn Benjamin worked to bring the world. Give thanks for everyone who worked so hard to make this album happen, notably Juaquin Wilson of Fifth Son Records, whom has been diligent and vigilant showing everyone respect along the way.  The following are the credits and the back cover of the vinyl record that will be coming out soon.  You can get more information and order a hard copy album from http://fifthsonrecords.com 2021RecordartAkaeBeka

In a tradition that goes back several decades amongst some reggae artists and DJ’s, is to have a quote from His Imperial Majesty on the CD tray. The following is the full quote as well as a photo of The Root of David, Emperor Haile Selassie First, The King of Kings and Conquering Lion of Judah at His Coronation Nov.2.1930. This photo, though there are many that were taken within the same minutes, has not been published to my knowledge. I acquired them by accident when purchasing a package of old photos taken in Ethiopia from Ebay. It was a small photo, 1×2″ and I will include the original below. I doubt that the film exists, and I wanted to share a little about the photo and how it came to be on the cd tray.

Original photo of Emperor Haile Selassie Coronation 1x2"

Original photo of Emperor Haile Selassie Coronation 1×2″

 

Back of Coronation photo

Back of Coronation photo: ”  The King leaving cathedral after his coronation. He is in the rear with the ball.. ( still?) in his hands. (underlined) The old man (?)  in front with glasses is the one who inducted the service. Y(?)…? Church.”

Cd Tray:

Akae Beka Righteous Synergy CD Tray

Akae Beka Righteous Synergy CD Tray

The full quote of His Imperial Majesty’s words to the United Nations in 1970:

“The choice of this age and the very future of our humanity is simple: collective survival, or collective extinction. When the stark choice is thus revealed in all its naked horror, dare we hesitate as to our choice? The choice we know; the means we can rediscover in a reinvigorated and mature United Nations. The will to act, and the courage and determination to implement the decisions we must take, matter. Let this session be the rebirth of the United Nations, and the reaffirmation of our faith in the ever-continuing validity of the purposes and principles for which it was established. A grave responsibility rests upon us: to ensure our own collective survival, and the future of unborn generations.

May the Almighty grant us the wisdom, courage and determination to rise to this supreme challenge and reap a rich reward!”

October 24, 1970.

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The Final Testament: the Important Utterances of H.I.M 1963-1972. Research Associates School Times, 2010. Page 514.

If you would like to read the full speech, and learn about Reform the United Nations Now    (R.U.N.N.) please go to : https://reformtheunitednationsnow.com/speeches/

Emperor Haile Selassie I work Itinues. Give thanks for the honor to be able to be included on the works and in the journey. We send Our heart felt love to everyone in Vaughn Benjamin’s family, and to everyone in the Akae Beka band.

I pray Jah guide and protect you all. Rastafari Bless. In the Name of the Power of the Trinity One Jah.

Ras Elijah Tafari

 

 

 

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!Official Book Release! Mankind’s Last Hope By Ras Elijah Tafari.

It is a great joy and honor to announce the book release of, ” Mankind’s Last Hope ”  The urgent need to reform The United Nations Now. The book approaches the topic of reforms in this modern day by bringing forth new ideas and a draft proposal. Addressing many topics concerning the updating the United Nations for the sake of the future, and for the legitimacy of the Organization. The counterproductive veto power of the UN Security Council is the first obstacle to be challenged and will be the beginning of real change. The book looks at sociology and Black Liberation Theology as a method to formulating a pragmatic approach.

The Urgent Need to Reform The United Nations Now.

The Urgent Need to Reform The United Nations Now.

 

We are excited to now be able to share and invite the public to be involved with the launch of the book, and a new coalition called R.U.N.N..Through the development of an international coalition of like minds started the N.G.O, R.U.N.N. (Reform the United Nations Now) was formed. This group was founded after the AFRIKIN conference in Miami, last year. The enthusiasm and positive attitudes propelled the need for action and organization with a Pan African approach. Looking at the common goals of the majority of Mankind, we have formed a draft proposal for nations to build on, and for dialogues to open further.

We understand the gravity and weight of the topic, and humbly approach each subject with a perspective of needing to learn more in order to be of better service.  Being collectively aligned and in communication with other NGO’s, Human Rights and Environmental Activists, and with the UN representatives themselves, inspires a further call to action. Centralizing around the power of collective security, through vigilance and will, changes can be made.  We hope you will check it out and join us in this effort.  It is a duty and responsibility of both nations and individuals to  work for a more peaceful world. Through education and inclusion, the push to reform the United Nations can unite the general public to protect and update the greatest body for peacekeeping ever assembled in human history, possibly preventing humanity’s self destruction.

Register and get involved at: https://reformtheunitednationsnow.com

The book is officially being released November 1st 2020 !!!!

If you would like to order a signed copy from the author please go to:http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/book-mankinds-last-hope-by-ras-elijah-tafari-autographed/

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Mankind's Last Hope By Ras Elijah Tafari. The Urgent Need to Reform The United Nations Now.

Mankind’s Last Hope By Ras Elijah Tafari. The Urgent Need to Reform The United Nations Now.

Mankind’s Last Hope By Ras Elijah Tafari. The Urgent Need to Reform The United Nations Now.

Edited by Just James, and Hugo MakePeace.

Livicated to the great teacher, Hon. Vaughn Benjamin.

Let the Prophecy be realized.

Glory to Jah.

Rastafari.