Haile Selassie

Haile Selassie was the Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974, known for modernizing his country and advocating for African unity. He played a key role in resisting Italian invasion in the 1930s and was a leading voice in the United Nations. Selassie became a symbol of African independence and black pride, especially among the Rastafarian movement that revered him as a divine figure. His reign ended with a military coup, and he spent his final years in exile. His legacy is complex, blending efforts toward modernization with political challenges during his rule.