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“Raise Up Jah Umbrella” New Joy-ting Haile Selassie I’n Akae Beka

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Raise Up Jah Umbrella 16x16" Acrylic and Indian ink

Raise Up Jah Umbrella
16×16″ Acrylic and Indian ink

In the period of early November we celebrate and also remember the importance of the Rastafari Trod. In that are the prayers and meditations that come forward in the art. In this time there are lots of reflections and conclusive gratitude. In the heights of discipline and respect, in accordance with what we have been taught, a simple good feeling to know we have seen HIM, Emperor Haile Selassie I. There is something different and astounding about those who have seen the Face of Jah and know it, those who heard the Word of Jah and obeyed. How Great it is to see ourselves in HIM, and HIM in Us. We have been called on a journey to learn about His Imperial Majesty for the sake of our own well being and humanity. Those who stand for the King of Kings must also be noted, for when they do so with such Zeal, that the Earth is changed and altered by a frequency of revelation, 24/7 that sound and being becomes a reality that alters the collective. Somewhere at any minute of the day, Bob Marley or Vaughn Benjamin’s voice echoes and thunders without cease. In so, we are reminded of the days of old… of the apostles that have their own life that changed the world, the importance of the King and His Christ, and also those who spread and suffered for the Word, so that we know it. Give thanks for all the bringers, those carrying on the potent reminder that the music is the medicine. Whether speaking and teaching yourself, or spreading the music and mission of Vaughn Benjamin, give thanks. In this ancient order, of fully embracing Our Jah so that His Splendor showers over our lives, we make our collective oneness everlasting. When we put Jah First, We become greater than any storm, and in His Power We Stay Forever. Raise up Jah Umbrella!

This piece is in honor of our teacher, mentor and brother, Hon. Vaughn Benjamin, the voice of Midnite, Akae Beka. Forever in Jah Powers. In The Highest Most Perfect Love. Rastafari.

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” In Her High Place ” New Canvas Piece!

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” In Her High Place” is a new piece just completed. 18″x24″ Acrylic and Indian Ink

In Her High Place. Acrylic and Indian ink

Reflecting on the power of faith in Ethiopia, the common Ethiopian Woman is one of the first thoughts that comes to mind. The prayerful manner of the women and the personal relationship they have with the Most High, stands out with poi’s unique to Ethiopia.

The importance of expressing the mood meant I needed to highlight the simplicity of her complexity. The brown dress and top, was done so that it was clear that she was living her everyday life, that she wasn’t going to church or in a formal setting. It is a country rural environment, high in the hills, and being in pure white was too easy for the symbolic expression of faith. Still it was important to have the traditional Ethiopia head wrap, and the church in the background, being it is intrinsic to the Ethiopian Orthodox Christian Culture, and a part of daily life. Couple with that, is the very familiar small wooden cross around her neck. This cross is the cross that is most common, especially around children, as a way of enforcing the faith humbly, where the cross is small, easy to make and a sign of understanding of an unpretentious christianity.

The Lion and Lamb, on the Ethiopian Solomonic Seal, represents the Power and Prophecy of Iyesus Christos return as the Conquering Lion of Judah in His Kingly Character. The relationship of Ethiopia to this declaration and eventual actualization, is its own foundation in each person based on faith. In oneness, this woman represents that embracing of this holy land, the prophecies and prophets. That a Lion and Lamb mind state is native to Ethiopia and naturally would become a part of the social structure of the collective mind. Likewise the three doves, representing the Holy Trinity, are flying in the background as a further reminder of the divine unity of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit as God the Lion and Lamb through the Holy Spirit that dwells in the Heart of flesh. Both would reveal themselves in the Same Name, through the fulfillment in the personage of Qedamawi Haile Selassie. (First and Forever, the Power and Virtue of the Trinity) Who is the Conquering Lion of Judah, King of Kings, and the Root of David. Emperor of Ethiopia, Throne of Zion and Beta Israel.

In the Ethiopian highlands there are flowers all about, and because it has 13 months of sunshine, in their remarkable calendar, it felt appropriate to make different forms of sunflowers.

I hope you have enjoyed this piece, and will share it with others. The original piece is for sale for $625. plus shipping for the original. Prints are also available, please send a message if interested. $30 for 8×11″ signed bagged and backed or $60 for 11×17″ signed and in a hard plastic case. This piece is also available for shared rights an album cover or t-shirt, let I know soon before it someone wants to use it. Thank you for supporting, and there will more art coming soon. Jah Bless you all and stay focused on doing your best, expand your love capacity and build for tomorrow. One Jah, One Heart, One Love, One Blood. Holy Emanuel I, Selassie I, Jah Rastafari.

“In Her High Place” Video and info!

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

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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 By Ras Elijah Tafari

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

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

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

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

The Single and the Painting.

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

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.

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.

Rastafari/ HIM Haile Selassie I position on Israel and Palestine

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Greeting Rastafari Family and those who research Emperor Haile Selassie I and Ethiopian Relations. In this time of great tribulation, we need to remember the King of Kings, and have a moral compass within that we can trust. This is a serious topic of Biblical proportions, where the ancient and modern meet. We will talk about the Emperor’s position and a little about the dynamics that brings us to this present time. Ethiopia’s relationship with Israel, as well as His proposed solutions and guidelines for the two state solution for Palestine and Israel.

Rather than showing the history of the countries relationship, let’s start with this as an intro: That the recent destruction of Gaza and the constant war crimes being committed by Israel and Hamas goes against Geneva Conventions and Rome Statutes, and The UN Charter, all of which the USA and Israel have ratified. The use of chemical weapons that are banned on dense populations by Israel are illegal under international law. All war crimes need to be investigated and parties held accountable on all sides. We as the Rastafari community at large, mourn the lives of all innocent lives lost, from all religions, nations and races equally. We demand, that food, water and fuel be given immediately to Palestine, so that those who are starving, dehydrated, and sick may be tended. A immediate ceasefire as demanded by the 2/3 of the UN General Assembly in their recent resolution is the moral cry from the world, in order that loss of life and war crimes cease, we support this call on behalf of international morality. We also agree the need for the release of all innocent people being held without charge or considered hostages on both sides. The murder of over 9000 Palestinian civilians, the majority being women and children is an assault on all of humanity. We also demand justice for the journalists and over 65 UN workers who have been killed by Israeli bombs.

Most of the information has been gathered in the book ” Alliance and Alienation, Ethiopia and Israel in the days of Haile Selassie by Haggai Erlich and cross checked by InI. I will say that though the information is incredibly telling it also has hints of the same anti- Arab sentiments that have contaminated the entire world view. With that said, the history of the creation of borders by the British after World War 1 and the diverse reactions and forms of Islam that were in set regions, the distinction of those who were considered moderate Muslims and those that were considered fundamentalist were important on a global level. Islam has existed in the region in and surrounding Ethiopia since Islam’s inception, which Ethiopia is apart of. The very real attacks, threats and history of Muslim Christian relations in Ethiopia also have impacted the decisions made by Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa in regard to Islamic countries in the area. Like most of Africa, and the so called Middle East, had been colonized, recently became independent and in the latter 20th century were ripe for proxy wars due to the need for financial assistance from outside nations. The dynamics of being in such a region, and situation, His Imperial Majesty being a Christian King surrounded by Islamic countries made the importance of being aligned and non aligned, trying out create or explore relationships, public and private that would take books to cover.

To get to the point that most want to know when it comes to the disintegration of relations between Emperor Haile Selassie I and the Israeli Government, where Ethiopia stood in the Israeli- Palestine conflict has to be seen as the decision of the Emperor. Ones may speculate on how much coercion was present severing of all ties with Israel, however the decisions presented by Ethiopia, are very conscious of the long term impacts and history’s judgment regarding the importance of long term peace.

In 1967 Ethiopia was a non permeant United Nations Security Council, and it a rare moment, all permeant and non permeant members agreed to UN Resolution 242, after the 6 six day war and the illegal expansion of Israeli territory. Internationally the borders were agreed on, in which Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and Syria were to be protected from illegal occupation. In this the set borders of Palestine was outlined and that Jerusalem be shared, with East Jerusalem be the capital of Palestine. His Imperial Majesty thought it best that Jerusalem be an international city, in which the world saw it as a religious capital for all. This idea was not entertained, nor did Egypt’s President Nassar accept the Emperor’s Help in developing a peace plan. We have many ideologies that conflict or are simply are not realistic that were coming into play, a few of them is the Zionist desire to expel Palestinians from their land, not thinking that there should be any repercussions, the other is a Pan Arab movement, that was not in alignment with African Unity being it based on Islamic unity rather than a Continental Unity. Another being by those in Ethiopia, that Israel as a people and that Israel as a government was the same, and that Ethiopia should always defend Israel because of Biblical and historical links, not realizing that the Jews occupying were foreigners to the region.

Israel refused to adhere to the UNSC Resolution 242, October 25, 1973, during the Yom Kippur War, further resolutions were passed and ignored, 338 and 339 leading to resolution 340 which also passes 14 to 0. It goes as:

In UNSCR 340, the Council demanded that the belligerent parties cease fire immediately and completely, and return to the positions occupied by them at 1650 GMT on 22 October 1973.

The Council also

Requested the Secretary-General to increase the number of United Nations military observers on both sides of the cease-fire lines.
Set up a United Nations Emergency Force to be composed of personnel drawn from UN member states except the permanent members of the Security Council.
Requested the Secretary-General to report back within 24 hours on these two provisions.
Requested the Secretary-General report back on a continuing basis on the implementation of this resolution, as well as 338 and 339, and requested all member states to co-operate fully in the implementation of these resolutions.

The resolution was adopted with 14 votes to none. The People’s Republic of China did not vote or formally abstain.

Ethiopia also saw along with the world community that accountability was needed for Israel, though it had been assisting Ethiopia and its military. In agreement with AU it was stated that Africa needed to sever ties with Israel in order to push for the human rights of Palestine and their right to their land. Ethiopia severed ties Oct. 25 1973 on Oct. 29th all Israeli’s were asked to leave Ethiopia, and the Embassy was shut down.

At the time of His Imperial Majesties disappearance, when it came to the issue of Palestine, That there should be UN troops on the ground, and that there should be implementation of the 1967 borders agreed in UN Resolution 242. This is still the position of most of the world when they speak of a two state solution based on the 1967 borders. In recent years both the US and Israel have become more conservative and hawkish, and will not allow human rights investigations, nor peacekeepers. It is written “Alliance and Alienation” that Emperor Haile Selassie I suggested that the most Orthodox and Religious Leaders of both sides, Muslims, Jews with Christians work together, being that the root of many of the beliefs are rooted in religious matters and the rhetoric spoken by the Mosques, Temples and Churches more than influential than political leaders. These ideas still hold legitimacy in the eyes of both religious and non religious people.

There is a rich and long history that is very important to understand the climate of the times, and how Ethiopia politically moved and dealt with different decades and events. In order that we share simple facts, the context, pretext is up to the reader to investigate, rather than speculate. It is a fact, that no embassy from Ethiopia during His Imperial Majesties Reign was ever set up in Israel, nor was there ever a state visit for Israel. That secret relations were kept between The King of Kings with Israel, and that Israeli government worked with those both who wanted to see His Majesty succeed and those who did not. Israel was working with the DERG Murderous Communist Government and were in Ethiopia again arming the military in 1975 and trying to prevent Muslim Eritrean Independence.

The relationship between Ethiopia and the State of Israel after 1948 is complex and layered, some of which will take ones back hundreds of years before the state of Israel and to the presence of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Jerusalem. There are two Churches in Jerusalem that Ethiopians have run for years, Debre Genet was founded by the Emperor Yohannes IV (r. 1872 – 1889). Yohannes, it is said, funded the venture with war booty from his battles with the Ottomans and Deir Sultan, the other is in the Old City, located on the roof of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

The relationship to King Solomon and Queen Makeda Candice of Ethiopia, thru to the life and times of Christ, is recorded in the Scriptures where ”Then the angel of the Lord said to Philip: Start out and go south to the road that leads down from Jerusalem to Gaza. So he set out and was on his way when he caught sight of an Ethiopian. This man was a eunuch, a high official of the Kandake Queen of Ethiopia in charge of all her treasure.” (Acts, 8:26-27)

In the book of Amos, chapter 9 we see that Ethiopia is the elder or Father of Israel and that the Ethiopias are known to be loved by the God of Abraham:” Are ye not as children of the Ethiopians unto me, O children of Israel? saith the LORD. Have not I brought up Israel out of the land of Egypt? and the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Syrians from Kir?”(KJV)

Ethiopia’s presence in Jerusalem and Judaism, is at the heart of the faith, which is why Ethiopia is also known as Beta-Israel, and well as the Tribe of Judah. The Ethiopian presence from Genesis to Moses to King David and King Solomon, on to Christ is integral in the identity of the people and country of Ethiopia. Ethiopia considers it’s King, an Emperor and King of Israel, anointed and divinely touched by God. The continues to present, in which the customs of both Judaism and Christianity are ancient and public. With this in mind, that until 1948, Beta Israel, and the King of Israel came from Ethiopia alone, in which Emperor Haile Selassie I sat on the “Throne of Zion.” Being that a new nation of people calling themselves Israel, didn’t consider Emperor Haile Selassie I, their King, and were aligned with British and other European nations who had colonial exploits of the time. Emperor Haile Selassie I, just after regaining His Country from the Italians, in 1941 was also working with the British and allied forces, and saw that He couldn’t trust the British due to the colonial mindstate that was still in their agenda. Likewise, a lack of trust was apparent for the state of Israel, and yet relationships with both the British, USA and Israel were secretly and publicly were explored.

Thank you for reading, and I hope it was more than insightful. I hope that we realize like in 1973 the World needs to take global action in this time. We need to find permeant solutions that do not support genocide, war crimes, forced displacement, or further escalations. Rather than being pulled into religious polarities, let us look at the topic of human rights, and the evil of collective punishment and the dangers the world faces if they do not tackle injustice. The problems that face the Middle East can not be solved with violence, we encourage all efforts internationally to find a peaceful end through compromise and mediation. Our Prayers are with the Whole World, That the naked be clothed, the hungry be fed, the sick be nourished, the infants cared for and the elders protected, that the ignorant be instructed, O Jah, Let the words of I mouth and the meditations of I heart be acceptable in Jah Sight. Emperor Haile Selassie I in His Christ, Rastafari.

Recent Works. 7 Art Meditations.

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Being an artist is like being in a storm all the time, there is non stop brain activity that the non verbal manners of communication are trying to find a still visualization. In the subtle is the profound and in the loud there is an eire lack of anything worth hearing. Navigating through the highways of creation creator experience is the world of recording, writing and doing the stuff to get the art out. It is a joy to share this rush of emotions and thoughts as paintings, and drawings. Here are some of the new works, not all, because many of the pieces are awaiting release on albums. It is important to write, that I am now including a time limit, which was always in my discretion of when I will show InI art. We have to figure out as artists how to not hold ourselves and others waiting to release works, while being mindful that it takes time to put out an album or song. Doing art isn’t something artists really choose all way, it takes them over, and it is a way of breathing that is inseparable from life. This is why it needs to be shared and out in the world, because like air, and the living breath of life, we are here to share it. Here are some new works, with much more to come. I hope you enjoy, and if there are any questions, feel free to message InI. Jah Be with you all, and Give thanks to be able to share this precious experience together in any capacity. In the Mercy and Grace of the Most High Jah! Rastafari! Haile Selassie I First.

” Like a Tree Planted..”

” The Black Emperor ” Original $400.

” Love Shared ” Original $300

” Mighty Elephant ” Acrylic and Indian ink, 24″x24″ Original $500 plus shipping.

” Selassie in the Rose Garden “

” Purple Lion of Judah “

” Together “

Give thanks for the Love Shared, and to be able to express to the love of Togetherness! Give thanks for the Powers of Jah that are reflecting at us everyday. One Perfect Love. More art to come. Jah Bless. Rastafari.

NEW PIECE “Rastafari Pioneers”

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In the last few Strongs, many of us prepare for the new year, and the celebrations for His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie First. It is a time of inner and outer travel often. In the last few Strongs, InI have reflecting on the Pioneers of Rastafari, those who led the way, and the impact they had and have. I feel that our collective experience cannot be fully drawn or painted, nor all the people represented, this is a part of a collective story and records of those who we know, there are those many of us don’t or will learn about more. The piece is to encourage ones to know more, to learn about the foundations of the Rastafari Movement. Some of these men we met, some taught us or our elders, and they are family to many as well. In full respect and reverence, this piece salutes the Fathers who gave their lives so we can know Rastafari as King, and Ourselves as a movement. Many of these men met the King of Kings, some sent by H.I.M., all of them emanated His Love.

In a time where many talk about disunity, let us project our unity and love for the many Houses of Rastafari, the growth and changes, the natural progressions that make up our Fathers Mansion. In a ministry of Reconciliation, May we reconcile with the most important of topics, including Love amongst bredren and sistren, where we come from, and where are we going.

This piece is livicated to all the Rastamen and Rastawomen that came so we can be here this day, the ones that have moved forward yet Itinue to nurture the Souls of Men and Women today.

Jah Willing, I will make a piece to show some of the Mighty Empresses that have given their lives to the people and movement, as well as those who were closest around the Emperor, such as Ras Kassa, and the Pankhurst family.

These are Names of those in the Joyting, ” Rastafari Pioneers”, Emperor Haile Selassie First, Hon. Vaughn Benjamin, Rt. Hon. Bob Nesta Marley, Sam Brown, Sir William Arthur Lewis, Ras Daniel Heartman, Mortimo Planno, Pa Shanti, Rt. Hon. Prince Charles Edwards Emmanuel the 7th, Bongo Rocky, Douglas R.A. Mack, Abuna Yesehaq, Prophet Gad, Shepard Robert Athlyi Rogers, Rt Hon. Marcus Mossiah Garvey, Father Joseph Hibbert, Dr. Malaku E. Bayen, Hon. Leonard The Gong Howell.

Give thanks and praise for the bringers, the ones that stood up and spoke out for the benefit of all InI’s. Special thanks to Ras Flako. To all those who stood for decolonization, freedom, redemption, repatriation, liberation and reparations, salvation, Africa, Ancientcy and self determination, and most of all for Our God and King, The Conquering Lion of Judah. Jah Rastafari. Itinual Praise, for the mercies and powers given to the Saints, Warriors and Priests, and the Loving Kindness shown by the Most High Egziabeher to and thru us all. In the Name of the Trinity, Jah Father, Jah the Son, Jah the Holy Spirit, One Jah. Amen.

This piece is 40″x28″, done with Acrylic and Indian Ink. Prints are 50 dollars for 11×17″ signed print in a hard plastic case, 8×11.5″ prints are 25 dollars, signed, bagged and backed. Whole sale options are available. The Original is for sale. Get prints Here: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/rastafari-pioneers/ Give thanks again. One Jah.

RASTAFARI PIONEERS

Rastafari Summer Art Avalanche 2023

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JAH BLESS! Lots of new works and projects, thank you for checking out the artworks. The art started to pile up, so I am releasing a lot together. Some have explanations and some don’t, full joy the explosion of work with just enough context… If you have any questions, or are interested in a print please send a message since many of these aren’t yet on the print section. Give thanks to the Most High, The King Creator and Master Builder. Rastafari. Power of the Trinity. Emperor Haile Selassie First.

Real Man Real Honor Album

New Album just released!

You can hear a tune here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85QE-CGNZsg or hear samples of the whole album hear for purchase: https://www.reggaespace.com/fikir-amlak-dre-z-real-man…/ . Give thanks for the pleasure of Ilastrating the music. Rastafari Lead. Right over All.

New Single Out

New Single Now Out!

Young Shanty Album Art: Acrylic and Indian ink

New Piece for Young Shanty, for his next album NOW OUT! ” All Natural.” I wanted to try a capture the feeling of Jamaica, and honor the balance same way. I-Man-go sey, bless up all the Rastafari ambassadors, sharing His Imperial Majesty in our own unique ways. Keep it old school like the Schwinn bike.

Emperor Haile Selassie I leaning on tree on wood.

Emperor Haile Selassie I and the Tree on Wood : Acrylic and Indian ink

EmpressMenen23

Empress Menen Asfaw : Acrylic and Indian ink

Ethiopian Evening Small

Ethiopian Eve. Small. Acrylic

This is a piece that I have enjoyed making before, and making small updates or changes. This is the mini version of Ethiopian Evening. Acrylic 20×16″. The piece highlights that even in total unity we still are one of kind. This is highlighted by the man in the center, wearing jeans and blue shirt with a red gold and green beanie.

Emperor Haile Selassie I and President Nassar

Emperor Haile Selassie I and President Nassar in Egypt. : Acrylic and Indian ink

The Emperor in the Garden

The Emperor in The Garden. : Acrylic and Indian ink

How good it is to start the day with a mediation of simple goodness. Micah 6:8 “He has shown you, O man, what is good;
And what does the Lord require of you, But to do justly,
To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God.”

Brand New piece of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie I, Conquering Lion of Judah. This is based on the last known photo of HIM and invoked lots of emotions. One is that the sun isn’t setting, neither does His Reign End. That this Garden was more of a place of peace and family, not a place of recluse or arrest. His Majesty is the brightness and solemness of the Garden and it is an expression of His Life. The feeling was more important than detail, and movement was focused on through using impressionism.
The King of Kings lives up to His Title, by being humble in times of adversity, one who taught to us to love mercy and fought for Justice for all Mankind. Glorify and Praise that which is Good. Rastafari. Prints are available, inbox if interested.
Thank You Justyn for commissioning the piece and having a great moment and glimpse worthy of remembering. Egziabeher Yemasagan

The Soul of the Church

The Soul of the Church : Acrylic and Indian ink

The Living Church is the Living Body, The Temple of the Most High. The Cross is the world, the world that we are in but not of. We have risen from worldly ways of control and power, we are a walking resurrection. Like the Church in background, there is space that goes through, like how everyone will carry their own cross whether they asked for it or not. The King and the Tree.

King Selassie I and the Tree. : Acrylic and Indian ink

Ethiopian Presence

Ethiopian Presence : Acrylic

Kool Elephant

Kool Elephant : Acrylic and Indian ink

” Girl Walking Down Stairs.” : Acrylic and Indian ink

The Law Giver : Acrylic and Indian ink

CreekPriest : Acrylic and Indian ink

The Kings Plateau : Acrylic and Indian ink

To BeeThankful : Acrylic and Indian ink

Lion and cub : Acrylic and Indian ink

Shadow Priest : Acrylic and Indian ink

12×18″ ” Shadow Priest” acrylic. A piece about Ethiopian Priests in quiet meditations. Wanted to capture the feeling of sunlight and contrast, with a simple sky. All of which allows the stillness and contemplation of the priest reading to be felt.

Remembering Solidarity : Acrylic and Indian ink

This piece is symbolic of the way elephants protect family and the adaptation of new situations. Liken to how a blind man will describe an elephant differently based on where he is standing, so we must realize there can be many truths that exist at once. This will allow us to end tribalistic thinking that declares one version of history the only history accepted.

ELEPHANT BOXING Acrylic and Indian Ink

JEMEZ BOUND Acrylic and Indian ink

Ethiopian Girl in Purple

Still Creating Acrylic and Indian ink

Selassie I Rising

Once Again, Give thanks for the Mighty Life Giver, Who Rules in the Heart of All Flesh. In this time, to be able to express through art and life, the Ivine King within ALL that is evident in the personage of The King of Kings is the Highest Honor a person can share. We do know that the Word in the Scriptures has been upheld in that His Face does Shine upon Us, All the Days of Our Lives. To be a witness is to behold, The Conquering Lion of Judah has Prevailed. Forever we do give thanks and praise. Qedamawi Atse Haile Selassie First. Jah Rastafari.

Sizzla Kalonji / Ras Elijah Tafari Art Series. First Five!

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First and foremost InI Give thanks that the Most High has given us the blessing to link and complete these works. InI give thanks for the love shown and the kindness and teachings of the entire Island of Jamaica. Most High Jah Rastafari be Praised in a Mighty Sound!

” A Shared Vision “

The Journey and getting to know Miguel Collins started creatively, through art. When one looks at his eyes, you can almost hear the multiple ideas and thoughts, streaming through as he listens and observes silently. Sizzla pulsates creativity, and vision. The Vision is Collective Praise, Honor and Respect to All Nations in abidance of The Word of His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Haile Selassie First.

This piece was created in 2022 before we went to Jamaica at Mr. Miguel Collin’s Invitation. Little did I know all the other nations we were to meet in 3 Tabernacles. Ironically I didn’t put the Mexican Flag in this piece which was and is part of the manifestation with the crew. In this piece all nations are being called to Jamaica, to the Tabernacles, for healing, grounding and education. All of which we found and more when we arrived. The True Tabernacle, The Holy of Holies is in Jah, Haile Selassie the First is the Tabernacle, the Temple and the Chapel. To go into HIM is to go into Jah…, what was, is and forever will be. There are 13 Ark’s or vessels in the piece, plus HIM.

This was the beginning, and there are many joy-tings ( paintings) that the Rt. Hon Miguel Collins has encouraged, come up with and put ideas into. We look forward to sharing this series starting with five, plus the new album cover ” Rise Up” and a collective vision of Unity and Rastafari in this time. Jamaica is a Holy Place, chosen by Jah. Blessed are those who are able to see this powerful island and people. Big Up Judgement Yard!

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“MIGUEL N CHAZ”

It was evening, and there was a diversity of people in Judgement yard. I was taken back by a child that was watching Miguel and Chaz together drumming and on the guitar, with Dre-Z Melodi peering in back. All those around can see when music is a central point of being, a perfect place. Everyone seemed to be in a perfect place, and so it seemed perfect to do some sketches and take some photos and be able to reflect and meditate on it. I like the sketch with a little ink, it seemed to capture the ease and casualness of being in harmony. Click here for a print: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/miguel-and-chaz/

“RT. HON. MIGUEL COLLINS “

As InI got to know Miguel and not just go by the music, thru livity and experience, I also began to try and figure out how to paint him in a way that would look like him. Everyone has a particular energy, and as an artist you want to find that flow, and aura. No face is the same, and it takes time to be able to encapsulate a feeling or image of a person. What an artist doesn’t want to do is make the image upsetting or inaccurate, so this was a study of his face. It seemed important in this piece to have his turban because of the importance of faith and order that is a militant part of the Rt. Hon. Miguel Collin’s personality. click here for a print: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/rt-hon-miguel-collins/

” SonLight Living Room “

One of the joys was to do a mural in Sizzla’s Living Room at his compound in Judgement Yard. Lots of experiences on the stairs and with his nephew who helped do some of the painting too. It was a piece of Africa with a tear where the Nile River is on the face of a lion. The energy of the living room and the patio had a certain radiance when the sun hit. The color and hours spent watching the gradual changes made it worthy to try and recreate. I can feel the morning, and the excitement of the day, amongst the children of Jah. Click here to get a print: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/sonlight-in-the-living-room/

” Miguel’s guitar “

Using a different palette and technique to try and add a uniqueness to Jamaica air, trees and earth, this piece is a tribute to Miguel’s love of things to come and traditions of old. From the Tabernacle, which is not heavily decorated to the contrast of the torn jeans and perfect tie and shirt, told a story of a work and person in progress. A place where the spirit and Foundation can sing itself into any place Jah sees fit. A place where the man is there for the world to see rather than hidden in the Tabernacle. click to get a print: http://blog.raselijah.com/shop/products/miguels-guitar/

SIZZLA’S “RISE UP!”

Album cover of the Grammy nominated reggae artist Sizzla Kalonji. In this piece Sizzla described exactly what he wanted in detail. The appearance to make it look like it was done quickly was part of the intention. In true art, the flow and vibe is more important than making it photographic. The raw and aggressive lines, and the clear message carries an impact the sublime does not. It is meant to hit the viewer. This included the letters, which are all hand done. He wanted it to feel Rastafari, and also show real street letters that ones could read and are true to form. Something we could see on a wall and smile. I was very pleased listening to the album and that the art and the album also flowed, it was a work of art in perfect balance, clear and upfull. Raspect.

This is the first look at an ongoing series of creative ideas from a musical legend and genius, Rt. Hon. Miguel Collins, aka Sizzla Kalonji, one that will take the viewer into different visions and prayers, as well as human emotions that we all can relate too. I cannot not thank him enough for the warm invitation that touched the hearts of InI, Priest Abba, Dre-Z Melodi and Ras Gilbert profoundly. It is a joy to share the experience artistically at this time. Many wonderful and powerful ideas were and are being shared. More to come. Give thanks for viewing and supporting Rastafari Culture.

In His Mercy and Truth,

Most High Almighty God, Holy Emmauel I, King Selassie I, Jah Rastafari.

One Perfect Love.

Ras Elijah Tafari

Sneak peak at the some of the new works for the art show!

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Egziabeher yemassagan, Glorify and Exalt Jah Name. Blessed Love, Give thanks. Jah Rastafari, Atse Haile Selassie First.

As an artist, time is often fleeting. I am excited to share the new works and show how the art is changing and developing. More impressionism and attention to backgrounds with an emphasis on landscapes.

At this particular time, having a broken arm, typing and describing the art is a slow process however the drive to paint has increased. So here is to less words and more visuals. The show will be running for a month, and there will special pieces to be announced that are exciting and unreleased work.

I hope you enjoy, inbox in the contact link if anything catches your eye. Brand new works for a brand new day.

From where we start and finish. 24″x12″ $450.

H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I and President Nassar of Egypt by the Nile.

“girl walking down stairs” 16×20″ $350.

“Rock Shadows” 16×20″ Acrylic $250.

” Priests on boat with Ark” 16″x20″Acrylic and Indian ink. $750.

” Under the Bridge” 12×12″ Acrylic $250

“The Truth” 36″x36″ Acrylic and Indian ink. Original 2,500. Akae Beka and Pacific Vibration Single cover.

“The King in Beige” 16×12″ Acrylic 175.

" Priest Praying" 11x11" Acrylic oand Indian ink, original 225.

” Priest Praying” 11×11″ Acrylic and Indian ink, original $225.

"Blue Elephant." Acrylic and Indian ink 11x11" original 200

“Blue Elephant.” Acrylic and Indian ink 11×11″ original 200

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Lots more to come plus surprises. Hope to see and hear from you. Jah Bless, Rastafari. Haile Selassie First.

upcoming art show: New works: opening night March 5th.2023

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Greetings everyone, hope its been a good start to the new year. This year more art and articles will get posted, 2022 was so intense that I spent more time creating than showing and promoting. Lots has happened, with growth in the art as well, I look forward to hearing thoughts and hopefully share and sell some canvases. If there are any questions or a desire to have a joy-ting made feel free to Message and we can work on a piece together. Give thanks for another day together. Rastafari.

This is the next show, I hope to see your smiling face at the Hall. DJ DeeCee and Dre-Z Melodi will be providing the sonic healing at this free event. Bless up One and All, and thank you everyone who is helping out.

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