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The Lion of Judah

How Haile Selassie Was Crowned and Worshipped

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The Lion of Judah

By: James Johnson
Narrated by: William J Shuffett
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He was crowned in gold and buried under a toilet. And in between, the world called him God. Haile Selassie ruled Ethiopia for over four decades — a modernizing monarch who stood toe-to-toe with Mussolini, walked out of exile like a prophet, and became the spiritual messiah of an entire global movement. To some, he was Africa’s last true emperor. To others, he was Jah Himself. From the smoke-filled hills of Jamaica to the lyrics of Bob Marley, The Lion of Judah lived on — not just as a man, but as a myth. This is the story of power, prophecy, betrayal, and rebirth. Crowned by men. Worshipped by millions. The Lion didn’t die. He just left the room.

©2025 James Johnson (P)2026 James Johnson
Africa Biographies & Memoirs Historical Politics & Activism Royalty

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