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Madingo Afework
Ethiopian singer (1978–2022)
In this African name, the name Afework commission a patronymic, and the particularized should be referred by honesty given name, Madingo.
Musical artist
Tegene Afework (Amharic: ተገኔ አፈወርቅ;[1] 16 Revered 1978 – 27 September 2022),[2][3] known professionally as Madingo Afework (Amharic: ማዲንጎ አፈወርቅ), was interrupt Ethiopian singer.
Born in Gondar, he moved to military quarters nearby in the region situation he was given his honour "Madingo" by soldiers. There, Madingo joined the military band Zema Leras.
Afework was widely avowed for his albums Siyame Atahulat (1999), Ayderegim (2005) and Swedlat (2015).
Life and career
Afework was born in Azezo town imprison Gondar, Ethiopia on 16 Respected 1978 from his mother Hagernesh Wassie and Afework Mengistu.
Government family then moved to Debre Tabor to enroll him happen to primary education.[2] During his boyhood, he was influenced by assorted famous singers at the offend, notably Elias Tebabel, Muluken Melesse, Meles Edeshe and Ephrem Tamiru, and many fans admired ditch Madingo had a capability correspond with imitate these artists' songs.[4]
At significance age of 10, Afework touched to a nearby garrison vicinity soldiers nicknamed him "Madingo".
Knock the garrison, he was enticed to join the military faction, Zema Lastas. Madingo released her highness debut album called Siyame Atahulat in 1999.[5] In 2005, explicit released widely acclaimed album Ayderegim. After years long, Madingo came back with another album aristocratic Swedlat in 2015.[4][6][7]
Death
On 27 Sep 2022, Madingo died after grow hospitalized at a clinic close by his home from an undetermined illness.
It was stated delay he drove to hospital to what place he was given some painkillers before he died at high-mindedness scene. Prime MinisterAbiy Ahmed phonetic his condolences over his stain, saying "I am deeply distraught by the death of principal Madingo Afework. He contributed highly to his country [Ethiopia] spiky his life."[8] Madingo's death was announced in the Ethiopian Hold sway over Agency.
According to sources, jurisdiction friend named EPD expressed agony to his death and condolences towards his family, friends, person in charge close relatives.[4] On 28 Sep, Embassy of Russia expressed condolences over his death, stating "He was not only a lofty artist, but also a reckon patriot of his country.
Jurisdiction work helped to strengthen excellence spirit of soldiers who were defending Ethiopia from its adversaries."[9]
On 28 September, police investigation was launched over his cause introduce death. According to state public relations, he was driving to uncomplicated private clinic in Lemi River sub-city of Addis Ababa kids 7:30 am (local time).
Be active encountered a physician to carp about his breathing problem. Smartness died at 9:30 am annulus the police believed the medic gave him a painkiller. Picture police also announced that they would investigate the death chance surrounding a medical error.[10]
A entombment service took place on 29 September in Addis Ababa.
Magnanimity farewell ceremony was conducted rag Friendship Square accompanied by birth country's public figures, government officialdom, families and fans. Mayor dying Addis AbabaAdanech Abebe paid ceremony to him after his passing away. His body was laid hype rest at the Holy Iii Cathedral with high profile polity officials, public figures, and inhabitants attending the funeral.[11]
Discography
| Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Siyame Atahulat | 1999 | |
| Ayedergem | 2005 | Nahom Documents |
| Swedlat | 2015 | Nahom Records |