The Great Coronation, November 2, 1930

October 25, 2026 October 26, 2026

Nine Days Through Ethiopian Imperial History
A RasTafari TV Network Original Short History Series

October 25 – November 2, 2026 | Commemorating the 96th Anniversary**

About the Series

On November 2, 1930, the world witnessed an extraordinary moment in African history: the coronation of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I and Her Imperial Majesty Empress Menen Asfaw in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

In commemoration of the 96th anniversary of this historic occasion, RasTafari TV Network proudly presents “The Great Coronation of 1930: Nine Days Through Ethiopian Imperial History”, a nine-part historical short history series bringing our archival collection to life for a new generation.

Beginning October 25 and culminating on November 2, 2026, this daily series takes viewers on a journey through the sacred preparations, Ethiopian Orthodox traditions, imperial ceremonies, royal regalia, and international significance surrounding one of the most celebrated coronations of the twentieth century.

Through original historical photographs, archival film, documented accounts, and the sacred musical traditions of Ethiopia, each episode explores a distinct chapter of this remarkable event. The series honors the enduring legacy of Ethiopia’s imperial heritage, its sovereignty, and the profound historical and spiritual significance the coronation holds for people of African descent and the global Indigenous and RasTafari community.