Member Since: 10/12/2007
Band Members: **THE NYAHBINGHI ORDER** *Nyahbinghi is the oldest of all the Rastafarian subgroups. *Nyahbinghi attempts to keep the link between Rastafarian faith and African heritage close. *The group is named after Queen Nyahbinghi who ruled Uganda in the 19th Century and helped reduce the influence of colonial powers. *The name Nyahbinghi is believed to mean 'Death to all Oppressors'. *The focus of this group is on the veneration of Haile Selassie, who is regarded by them as the embodiment of God. *Ethiopia is very important to the sect who emphasise the repatriation of blacks to Africa. *The Nyahbinghi regard water, air and fire as representations of the elements of life. Fire is believed to represent the wrath of Jah pouring down on Babylon. *Nyahbinghi eat organic produce only, such as vegetables, fruits, herbs and barks, and avoid the consumption of salt. *Nyahbinghi take part in regular Groundations, often called Nyahbinghi Groundations. The word 'groundation' means affirmation of life through earth. *The importance of Ethiopia to Nyahbinghi: -The flag tends to have the colour green first. The Nyahbinghi flag also features a lion in the centre, reflecting the Lion of Judah - Haile Selassie I. -Nyahbinghi observe the Ethiopian Sabbath, Tuesday. -Nyahbinghi try to use the Ethiopian language, Amharic.
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Record Label: King F.I.L.A ENT / F.Y.A.H House
Type of Label: Indie