In the heart of Ethiopia’s Oromia region, where the echoes of the late Hachalu Hundessa’s soul-stirring music still resonate, his widow, Fantu Demisse, is transforming grief into hope. Through the Hachalu Hundessa Foundation, Fantu has become a beacon of change, channeling her late husband’s legacy of justice, dignity, and unity into transformative humanitarian initiatives. Her […]
Born in 1949 in Odha, Moyale, Marsabit County, the late Abdullahi Jirma, a legendary Borana singer and guitarist, carved an indelible mark in the history of Borana and Oromo music. His exceptional talent and creativity continue to resonate across generations, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the region’s cultural history. […]
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Renowned local crooner Abduba Wako alias King Sama, who is also popularly known as Abdub Tokumma, has breathed new life into a classic Oromo hit by the legendary late Abdullahi Jirma. His cover of “Wal Malle Maal Qamnaa?”—an Afaan Oromoo phrase loosely translating to “Without ourselves, who else do we have?”—has received widespread acclaim from […]
