The Ethiopian famine of the 1980s highlighted the disconnect between developed and developing nations, a reality some Rastafarians, including musician Leon Leiffer, were aware of beforehand. They regarded Ethiopia as their spiritual homeland. Prior to widespread media coverage, Leiffer learned of the crisis through their community. He spearheaded the British Reggae Artists Famine Appeal (Brafa), which included notable artists like Dennis Brown and Janet Kay. Their charity single "Let's Make Africa Green Again" aimed to support famine relief efforts, coinciding with broader awareness brought by BBC coverage.
Leiffer's efforts revealed that the Rastafarian community was already aware of Ethiopia's dire situation before it gained mainstream attention in the UK, challenging perceptions.
Leon Leiffer was pivotal in mobilizing British reggae artists to support Ethiopian famine relief, launching the Brafa initiative and creating the charity single "Let's Make Africa Green Again".
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