Today is the 50th anniversary of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I’s visit to Jamaica. Spiritual head of the Rastafarian movement, he has inspired many a reggae song.

Here are some of them:

The Wailers(Selassie Is The Chapel)

The Wailers

(Selassie Is The Chapel)

Inspired by Elvis Presley’s

Crying In the Chapel, a favourite among hard-core fans.

The Abyssinians(Satta Masa Gana)

The Abyssinians

(Satta Masa Gana)

Reggae’s ‘anthem’ was recorded at Studio One in 1969 by the roots trio. Released in 1971, it is one of reggae’s seminal songs.

Bob Marley(Jah Live)

Bob Marley

(Jah Live)

Marley’s defiant 1975 jab at naysayers amid reports that Haile Selassie I had died.

Bob Marley(War)

Bob Marley

(War)

From his 1976

Rastaman Vibration album, this is Marley’s brilliant interpretation of the Emperor’s 1936 speech to the League of Nations.

In Crowd(His Majesty Is Coming Rejoice)

In Crowd

(His Majesty Is Coming Rejoice)

Title song from the band’s 1978 debut album.

Rod Taylor(His Imperial Majesty)

Rod Taylor

(His Imperial Majesty)

Produced by Michael ‘Mikey Dread’ Campbell, this horn-hooked song announced Taylor on the national stage.

Sugar Minott(Never Gonna Give Jah Up)

Sugar Minott

(Never Gonna Give Jah Up)

Minott’s heartfelt salute to the Emperor was released in 1979.

Jacob Miller with Inner Circle(Chapter A Day)

Jacob Miller with Inner Circle

(Chapter A Day)

‘Jakes’ is in his element on this song from the 1980

Mixed Up Moods album.

Icho Candy(Captain Selassie)

Icho Candy

(Captain Selassie)

The roots singer credits Selassie for setting him on course after years of gambling his life away, with this 1983 gem.

Garnet Silk (Kingly Character)

Garnet Silk (

Kingly Character)

Silk hails the Emperor with this big hit from 1993, produced by Bobby Digital.