Rita and Haile Selassie: A Spiritual Journey

This chapter explores Rita's personal encounter with Haile Selassie and her struggle to reconcile his image with her expectations of a divine figure. It delves into the origins of Rastafarianism, discussing its roots in the early 20th century as a response to oppression faced by people of African descent, and connects these beliefs to the notion of Selassie's coronation as a fulfillment of biblical prophecy. Additionally, the chapter highlights the challenges that Rastafarians faced in a predominantly Christian society and the significant role Rastafarianism played in shaping identities and cultural narratives.