Why Rastafari See Haile Selassie as Divine

Why do Rastafari see Haile Selassie as divine? This documentary explores the history, prophecy, biblical symbolism, and Black liberation struggle behind one of the most important beliefs in the Rastafari faith. From colonial Jamaica and Marcus Garvey’s call to “look to Africa,” to Haile Selassie’s 1930 coronation, Ethiopia’s spiritual meaning, the rise of early Rastafari communities, and Selassie’s historic 1966 visit to Jamaica, this video examines why many Rastafari saw him not just as an emperor, but as Jah in flesh, a messianic figure, or a sacred symbol of African redemption. Watch until the end and comment: do you see Haile Selassie as divine, prophetic, royal, or symbolic of Black liberation?