Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia was the first African to operate a vehicle in 1907. Aside that, he negotiated the construction of the first railroad in Ethiopia, which is also the first railroad in Africa. #lifestyle #history #africa #africanhistory #Ethiopia #business #cars #bentley #business | Business Insider Africa

Blessed Earthstrong Emperor Menelik II I n I would like to salute the life, legacy and works of Emperor Menelik II. His visionary leadership helped to lay the foundations upon which H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I would build the modern nation of Ethiopia. Emperor Menelik II was most known for his victory over Italian forces at the battle of Adwa. He was also the person who approved Lidj Tafari receiving the title of Dejazmatch. Upon his coronation, H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I unveiled a sta