Legendary Ethiopian musician mourned by Oromo fans
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- 01 May 2023
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Hundreds of Ethiopians have attended the funeral for legendary musician Zerihun Wodajo in the capital, Addis Ababa.
The 63-year-old was known for his songs that focused on the struggle of the Oromo people, Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, who for many years have felt downtrodden and economically marginalised.
Unlike some of his contemporaries, he never went into exile.
His last big hit in 2015 had the lyrics “I am not dead, I am bringing up a generation”, reflecting his dedication to Oromo cause.
Such was the love shown to him by his fans that they had recently bought him a house – and when he needed medical treatment, they paid for him to go to India, where he died on Saturday. Read More…
