Addis Ababa bids farewell to the late artist Ali Birra

Addis Ababa, November 8, 2022 (FBC) – Ethiopians gathered at the Friendship Park to bid farewell to the late Artist Ali Birra.

Senior government officials, religious leaders, senior and young artists, relatives and fans of the legendary artist gathered at the Friendship Park and paid their respects.

A hearse carrying the deceased left the artist’s residence in Bishoftu and left for Addis Ababa. Several artists and other individuals presented a eulogy at the Friendship Park.

Artist Ali passed away on Sunday afternoon at the age of 75 while receiving treatment at Adama General Hospital.

After the tributes in the Capital, the legendary artist’s body will be laid to rest in Dire-Dawa, his home city.

Ali Birra was renowned for his eternal Oromo music. However, the famous, most celebrated and beloved singer has played 267 songs in Afaan Oromo, Arabic, Somali, Harari and other several languages.