Akae beka is a roots reggae band from saint croix, u. On the bands official website, it says that benjamin is rooted firmly in the teachings of his imperial majesty, emperor haile selassie i. The wisdom of ake beka being the third parable of enoch blogger. Later that year vaughn benjamin reformed the group without his brother and renamed the band akae beka. On portals akae beka has deep, urgent truths to impart. He then realized his preparedness to answer the calling of a sacred oath described therein, the akae. The names and functions of the fallen angels and satans. Akae beka premieres sophomore lp portals top shelf music. Croixbased band, midnite, vaughn benjamin was inspired to intensify his light when life situations led him to revisit the book of enoch.
Akae beka are two words that come from the book of enoch, cited in chapter 68, verse 2024. Benjamin formed midnite with his sibling, ron benjamin jr. In the quran, elijah and enoch are the same person. He emerged, stronger than ever, taking the name akae beka. New akae beka rastar records music available now rba. Heaven was suspended by it before the world was made, for ever.
And he established this oath of akae by the instrumentality of the holy michael. Virgin islands, which was founded by members of the band midnite following a change in their membership in 2015. After the siblings decided to do music separately, vaughn rebranded the band akae beka, a name that came from the book of enoch, chapter 68, verse 2024. In a multiple of witness formats, he creates more than 72. Following a quarter of a century as lead singer and cofounder for the legendary, st. Flipswitch akae beka vaughn benjamin the akae beka and i. It is now past midnite and the hour glass of time is broke. Nov 06, 2019 in 2015, benjamin reformed the group without his brother and renamed the band akae beka. These are the secrets of this oath, and by it were they confirmed. The best of akae beka vaughn benjamin, midnite by dj ras. Akae beka would go on to release 11 albums, with the last one being mek a menshun, released on the zion high productions label.
Vaughn benjamins birth also places him the spiritual framework of the black cat archetype 19. The wisdom of ake beka being the third parable of enoch. Akae beka is their name and its taken from the book of enoch. In 2015, benjamin reformed the group without his brother and renamed the band akae beka. He was always rooted firmly in the teachings of his imperial majesty, emperor haile selassie i, his personal evolution and reaffirmed purpose is manifested in his newly declared name.
Benjamin said that the bands new name came from the book of enoch, chapter 68, verse 2024. In recent years, however, vaughn branched off to establish his own musical journey under the new mantle akae beka, a reference to the sacred oath assumed in the book of enoch. Aug 07, 2015 his followers feared the worst when he suddenly disappeared from his tour. In the ancient book of enoch, akae beka is an oath taken between god and ark angel michael, beka being the. Akae beka lion pullover hoodie white akae beka lion tshirt. The name akae beka comes from a passage in the book of enoch, an ancient jewish religious text. I may not be a genius but rastafari are not stupidcan you. The bands leader vaughn benjamin explained that the name akae beka are two words that come from the book of enoch, cited in chapter 68, verse 2024. Following a quarter of a century as lead singer and cofounder for the legendary st. Shortly afterwards, they announced a split to pursue solo work. Chapter lxix sacred texts bible apocrypha index previous next.
Nwwrf 2018 announces akae beka, rockert and wet city. Akae beka is the current manifestation of an evolving consciousness. Akae beka first ever uk performance event pauzeradio. Akae beka s first performance took place in denver, colorado on july 17, 2015 in honor of nelson mandela day. Defendjah rastar records releases posthumous akae beka album.
Chapter 64 57 57 chapters 64, 65, 66 and the first verse of 67 evidently contain a vision of noah and not of enoch laurence, p. Vaughn benjamin, the lead vocalist of midnite and akae beka, has passed on. Beka consists of two letters, and it means in you sg. Akae beka of midnite, dj jah karma flamingo cantina. On the bands official website, it says that benjamin is rooted firmly in the teachings of his imperial majesty, emperor haile selassie i, his personal. The vibration of the number 19 inherent in akae beka, adds to its already established mystical aura with its origins in the book of enoch. With the name comes responsibility, a promise to keep.
Studies, trailblazer of ancient texts, and specialist in the book of enoch, dan olson. It is an oath, one between the most high and micheal the ark angel as written in the book of enoch in chapter 68. Croix, music world saddened by death of vaughn benjamin. Submitted photoakae beka, with lead vocalist vaughn benjamin, will.
Jan 02, 2020 as berhane selassie was voice and movement of moses, so it is for sure that akae beka is the voice and movement of enochelijah eliahhaile. The first oath was biqa, a secret word that he asked the archangel michael the pronunciation of. Defender of the faith, and believer in the message in the music. Apr 06, 2016 akae beka is their name and its taken from the book of enoch. Under the novel name, benjamin pushes his rastafari religious outlook to a heightened level, with similar chant and call vocals ubiquitous in his past work and across the. The book of enoch, chapters 61105 reluctant messenger. They are symbolized as suns that orbit around akae beka. Vaughn benjamin brings akae beka to bend lifestyle. He said that the bands new name came from the book of enoch, chapter 68, verse.
The war in heaven in where it started and is written on in the book of enoch. Kasbeel is the angel given the responsibility of two oaths. There is evidence elsewhere in the zohar that the authors were familiar with this section of enoch 3, so it may well be that we have in the zohar is a mystical interpretation of isa 26. Apr 10, 2016 in recent years, however, vaughn branched off to establish his own musical journey under the new mantle akae beka, a reference to the sacred oath assumed in the book of enoch. Jan 26, 2012 this section of the book of enoch is generally dated to around the turn of the era, give or take three or four decades. Vaughn benjamin the mythical legend of reggae 19692019.
This one on i grade records, a virgin islands based label that has been an important partner to midnite in their career. Amist this akae beka stands and those who are his producers stand and circle around him. Life changes, convictions, and revelations compel in this new name the akae beka those words from john 16. Vaughn benjamin passed away two days after the 89th year commeration of the coronation of haile selassie on november 2, 1930. Akea beka is an oath, one between the most high and micheal the ark angel as written in the book of enoch in chapter 68. Benjamins cause of death has not been made public by his family. Jul 21, 2016 submitted photo vaughn benjamin and his rootsreggae band akae beka have released two studio albums. Life changes, convictions, and revelations compel in this new name the akae beka those words officially issued on heralded the change as acclaimed reggae singer vaughn benjamin midnite assumed the mantle of akae beka, the sacred oath named in the book of enoch, for his new roots project. Jun 30, 2018 akae beka is the current manifestation of an evolving consciousness. Flipswitch akae beka vaughn benjamin the akae beka and. In a multiple of witness formats, he creates more than 72 albums, combined with written word and poetry. Akae beka first stage performance took place in october last year and their debut album homage to the land was soon put out. Benjamins demise was affirmed on november 5 through posts on the reggae legends facebook page.
Sep 15, 2019 amist this akae beka stands and those who are his producers stand and circle around him. Vaughn benjamin was inspired to intensify his light when life situations led him to revisit the book of enoch. In february 2015, midnite cancelled their tour and postponed dates due to a life changing medical emergency, convictions, and revelations. Bvi pays tribute to roots reggae legend vaughn benjamin. Vaughn continued under the name akae beka, citing it as, a name that came from the book of enoch. Nov 02, 2015 we have heard of the nazarite vow numbers. His followers feared the worst when he suddenly disappeared from his tour. It has been reported as of november, 5th, 2019 that the lead singer vaughn benjamin died. Named in the second section of the book of enoch, the book of parables. Nov 20, 2019 it is chapter 68 of the book of enoch, where vaughn benjamin got the name akae beka from. Defendjah rastar records releases posthumous akae beka. The name becomes translated into idris, and contemporarily means student. It is also in psalm 68, where the name benjamin is mentioned.
Vi pays tribute to roots reggae legend vaughn benjamin. This oath revealed the angels in the grigori that was to fall, that showed all the secrets of the heavens to man. This section of the book of enoch is generally dated to around the turn of the era, give or take three or four decades. Charles, 1917, full text etext at the book of enoch. The beginning and end are all present in the book of enoch in which we are in the middle of.