#Menen Asfaw

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Emperor Haile Selassi I and his wife Empress Menen Asfaw, rulers of the bygone Ethiopian Empire, were crowned on November 2, 1930. Crown prince Asfaw Wossen (right), and the second younger son Makonnen pose beside their parents.

W. Robert Moore

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Princess Tenagnework Haile Selassie, GBE (baptismal name: Fikirte Mariam; 12 January 1912 – 6 April 2003) was the eldest child of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw.

Born in the city of Harar, Princess Tenagnework received her title upon her father's succession to the imperial throne in November 1930. Princess Tenagnework was first married to Ras Desta Damtew, a member of the prominent aristocratic Addisge clan. Ras Desta and Princess Tenagnework were the parents of two sons, Amha and Iskinder Desta (later Rear Admiral), and four daughters, Princesses Aida Desta, Seble Desta, Sophia Desta and Hirut Desta. Ras Desta Damtew was appointed Governor-General, first of Kaffa and Limu, and then of Sidamo.

In 1935, following the invasion of Ethiopia by Italy, the imperial family was forced to flee into exile at Fairfield House, Bath in England. However, Ras Desta remained behind to command the imperial forces fighting in the south of the country. Ras Desta was captured and summarily executed by the fascist forces. While in exile, Princess Tenagnework gave birth to Emebet Tsige Mariam (Mary) during a brief union with Ato Abebe Retta, who later served in ambassadorial and other roles in the post-war imperial government, and would eventually become president of the Imperial Senate after their separation.

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Menen Asfaw (25 March 1889 – 15 February 1962) was Empress of Ethiopia as the wife of Emperor Haile Selassie.

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Haile Selassie

Former Emperor of Ethiopia

Imperial standard of Haile Selassie I Haile Selassie I was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974. He rose to power as Regent Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia for Empress Zewditu from 1916. 

Born: July 23, 1892, Ejersa Goro, Ethiopia

Died: August 27, 1975, National Palace, Addis Ababa

Children: Prince Makonnen, Amha Selassie, MORE

Grandchildren: Ermias Sahle Selassie, Sophia Desta, Aida Desta

Spouse: Menen Asfaw (m. 1911–1962)

Full name: Ras Tafari Makonnen

Awards: Order of the Star of Romania, Order of the White Eagle

“Democracy, Republic: What do these words signify? What have they changed in the world? Have men become better, more loyal, kinder? Are the people happier? All goes on as before, as always. Illusions, illusions.”

-  Haile Selassie (1892-1975)

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Empress Menen Asfaw (1881–1962) was the wife of Emperor Haile Selassie I and a significant figure in Ethiopian history, known for her contributions to education, philanthropy, and women’s empowerment. Born in Wollo, Ethiopia, she came from a noble lineage and was known for her strong moral character and deep devotion to her Orthodox Christian faith. She married Haile Selassie in 1911, becoming his lifelong partner and the first officially crowned Empress of Ethiopia during his reign.

Empress Menen was a passionate advocate for education, particularly for women and girls, establishing several schools, including one of Ethiopia’s first all-girls schools. She was also actively involved in social and religious causes, supporting the construction of churches, promoting the welfare of the poor, and fostering unity in her country. Her efforts earned her immense respect and admiration among Ethiopians and others worldwide.

Empress Menen passed away on February 15, 1962, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the age of 80. Her death was deeply mourned across the nation. She was buried at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa, where her contributions to the Ethiopian people and her legacy of compassion and leadership are remembered. Today, she remains an iconic figure in Ethiopian history and is revered in Rastafari culture as a symbol of motherhood, dignity, and spiritual strength. 🇪🇹

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Artwork by Sir. Kelly Fawaz of Fawaz Arts. This a pencil drawing of Empress Menen Asfaw of Ethiopia, wife of Emperor Haile Selassie #fawazarts #fawazartsgallery #emperorhaileselassie #haileselassie #rasta #rastaman #jahrasta #kingofkings

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o imperador da etiópia haile selassie i e sua esposa, a imperatriz menen asfaw. o nome de registro de haile selassie era ras tafari makonnen, e sua ascensão ao trono fez com que muitos jamaicanos acreditassem que ele havia cumprido uma profecia bíblica, marcando o início da fé rastafári. foto de w. robert moore.

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Empress Menen Asfaw of Ethiopia.

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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip bowing/curtsying for African royalty, Empress Menen Asfaw and Emperor Haile Selassie I

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Ethiopian Royal Tiaras

Lately I’ve been researching the tiaras of the former Ethiopian Imperial Family and there are quite a few tiaras that I’ve never seen before.  If you’ve been following me a while you may have heard me say that I’ve really been trying to expand my coverage of non-European tiaras because there are so many great tiaras out there but it is much more difficult to find pictures and especially information about them.  As I expected, I can’t find enough information to make posts for more than a couple them and those will be heavy on pictures and light on info but I still wanted to share these tiaras with you.

This is Empress Menen Asfaw’s most worn tiara and it is stunning.

Here are some of her other tiaras

Princess Tenagnework - She’s Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw’s oldest daughter and she acted as first lady after her mother passed away.

Princess Yeshashwork, Princess Sara Gizaw, and Princess Tsehai

Princess Aida Desta and Princess Seble Desta

Some princesses I haven’t been able to identify

And here’s a video of Emperor Haile Selassie’s Silver Jubilee in 1955 so you can see some of the tiaras in action.

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Empress Menen Asfaw of Ethiopia

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Menen Asfaw, Empress Consort of Ethiopia (2 November 1930 – 15 February 1962)

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Princess Tsehai Haile Selassie (13 October 1919 – 17 August 1942) was the third daughter and fourth child of Emperor Haile Selassie and Empress Menen Asfaw of Ethiopia.

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HIM Emperor Haile Selassie I and HIM Empress Menen Asfaw in perfect balance. We are the Association of Rastafari Creatives (ARC) and we endeavor to emulate their creative mindset in tackling the major issues of our time. #rastafaricreatives #arc #rastafari #culture #creatives #HaileSelassieI #EmpressMenen https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwW79ZJihW/?igshid=ilnc4fd23req

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Powerup Spiritual Earthstrong Queen Menen Asfaw; April 3,1891 - February 15, 1962. Hope you and the ancestors a see wah gwaan. Your words are still relevant today. We have gained a lot of advancements in technology but the world seems to be lacking in conscience and spirituality. Not sure what the future holds. But we will keep calm. Love you always..💞💞💞💞💞💞💞🌟🌟⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎂🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🦁👑 #empressmenen #MaMaAfrica #Ethiopia #blessup #queenofqueens #RootsReggaeHub https://www.instagram.com/p/B-igYzrHGkK/?igshid=qfoag80lg5yz

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Empress Menen Asfaw is in the centre and her daughter-in-law, Princess Wolete Israel Seyoum, is on the far right. The other standing women from left to right are Princess Tsehai, Princess Tenagnework and Princess Zenebework, daughters of Emperor Haile Selassie.