Nine famous Ethiopian artists die in a car accident
Nine famous Ethiopian artists from Tigray who had significant roles in the struggle against the military regime died in a car accident on Monday. Also after the fall of the dictatorial regime, the artists have had
Nine famous Ethiopian artists from Tigray who had significant roles in the struggle against the military regime died in a car accident on Monday.
Also after the fall of the dictatorial regime, the artists have had active roles in mobilizing the public towards development.
The artists were heading for Khartoum along with their counterparts from Amhara, Oromia and South Ethiopia Peoples’ states to stage a show on an invitation from the Sudanese government.
The trip was being coordinated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Berhane Gano, Letemeskel Gebrehiwot, Berhane Gebrehiwot, Berhane Kunama, Haile Gebreselassie, Tekle Tesfamariam, Haftom Gebremariam, Berhane Gebremichael and Ashenafi Mengistu died instantly as a result of the accident.
Seventeen others who had suffered severe injuries were flown to hospital by members of the Ethiopian Defense Force.
Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Tigray, Amhara, Oromia and South Ethiopia Peoples’ states, Tigray Peoples’ Liberation Front, Amhara National Democratic Movement and many others have expressed their deepest sorrows over the loss of the artists.
The Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency conveys condolence on the death of the artists.
Source: NewsDire
Amanuel Eyasu September 29, 2011
It is very sad to lose this many talented artists in a tragic accident like that. I am very sorry for their families, the people of Tigray and Ethiopia. In this tragic day, I feel your pain and I am sure many Eritreans will do. As we all share the same culture and arts, whatever contribution they might had until the last day is a common treasure for both of us and we are affected by the tragic accident in the same manner. Please accept my condolences.
Maazza September 29, 2011
I wish to join my compatriot Amanuel Eyasu in expressing my sadness over this tragic loss. This is a great loss not only to their families but to society at large! May their souls rest in peace!
tesfay berhe tesfay October 2, 2011
yep we missed them we can’t see them anymore …….
Stefanos Temolso September 29, 2011
It is really a sad and tragic moment for all peace loving people and specially for the parents and families of those who passed away. May their soul rest in peace.
tegadalay September 29, 2011
THIS ASAD NEWS iam very sorry isow BRHANE GANO when he come to america in the 1996 or 1997 when he sing the song NIGERINDO HALEFAY AYAY NABEYKEDU ABSHAI iremeber evry one was craying so it is very sad news
tazabi September 29, 2011
Very sad news.May their souls rest in peace!
Weyane is now telling the truth. It did not Blam Eritrea.
henok October 4, 2011
Leave Woyan alone, bekaE. Your condolence is just superficial, you damn dude. Death is a great equalizer. Tomorrow, you will for sure die.
Temesgen Medhanie September 29, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy and condolences goes out to the loved ones. May the Almighty Lord and Our Saviour Jesus Christ walk you with His strength in this difficult time. God bless.
tegadalay September 29, 2011
even so people know me as TEGADALAY in my comment against the opposition iam very sorry to hear this sad news BRHANE GANO & LETEKIDAN are like FIHIRA & WEDI TIKUL they whre singnig in the revoliton fight for freedome it is abig loss to the ethiopian artists so ihave to say to their familly SNAET YHABKUM MENGSTE SEMAYAT YEWARSOM
Eritrawi September 29, 2011
May GOD stay on their side.
gerima September 29, 2011
Probably “woyane” killed them.
Concerned Eritrawi September 29, 2011
Well, I can only say sorry for your sad life! You need to seek for help where ever you are!
Sami September 30, 2011
ember gerima..what kind of black heart u have..u need to phychatris..no sane human can behave in such a way..
may their rest in peace
henok October 4, 2011
suk bel hafaw, wedi rigmti.
Kemal September 29, 2011
My hear goes to the family and loved ones. Lets pray for their souls to rest in peace and their family get strength in this hard time. They will all remembered for their contribution to both Tirgay and Eritrean culture.
abdi September 30, 2011
RIP..but nothing did the contibute to eritrean culture.
Sami September 30, 2011
ata tsemam abdi we have similar culture and were helping during the mutual struggle against Dergue
abdi October 3, 2011
so what if we have culture similarity,What IS the contribution/help they made to Eritrea?duruz,fokis
Alem Habte Nega October 9, 2011
No doubt these Music heroes have played a great role during the struggle era i personally know these good people. especially Gano and Letemesqel. Let their soul RIP. what is surprising is about we Eritreans, i wonder why we rush to disrespect eachother. is’t immaturity or insanity? indeed it’s a sad story to hear death of these people .at the same time it’s sad to hear that Amanuel Eyassy insulting our mothers and sisters because they welcomed Issayas in USA for there is no harm and sin for some one to exopress his view or incline his sympathy toward whomever he/she believes. above all it’s sad very sad to see Eritreans particularly the so called Oppositions reflecting out their desperations, attention seeking, and oppurtunism! wether wrong or right how nice it is to have a strong stand and to believe in Dialogue and in difference? Issayas failed in this regard, we failed ,and our opposition like disrespectful Amanuel Eyassu also failed badly! Weall failed, what is next then? are we waiting to be called ” The Lost Nation” ? We will! it’s give and take!
henok October 4, 2011
You clown,
if you want to know history, many of those killed were in Eritrea to fight for you and for themselves. tsemam
abdi October 4, 2011
KURKUR..,blah blah duruz
Concerned Eritrawi September 29, 2011
My God be with their family and loved once. This is truly a tragedy to the families, People of Tigray, Ethiopian and all music lovers. I vividly remember Berhane known his character name when they came to the US with Eyasu who also passed away. Condolences! May the almighty help you over come from this sadden lose of whole team of artists!