Why Ethiopia LOVES Bob Marley

Haile Selassie is the most adored Ethiopian of all time.  He led the country from 1930 to 1974, overcoming Italian invasions during the 1930s.  In fact, Ethiopia is the only African country to maintain independence during the colonial era.

But it is not for this reason that he was deemed the god, or "jah,"of Rastafari.  Legend has it that upon arrival for a visit in Jamaica, he ended a long drought.  The people of Jamaica believed he was the performer of this miracle; thus claiming him to be Jesus.  This was obviously an idea that Ethiopians could agree with, to say the least.

As we all know, Bob Marley was the head advocate of the Rastafari lifestyle, gaining the love and support of Ethiopians throughout his career as a musician.  So you see, there really is a strong...

                             

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