Teddy afro haile gebrselassie biography

Ethiopian singer-songwriter (born 1976)

This article survey about a person whose name includes a patronymic. The article properly refers to the person by his prone name, Teddy, and not as Afro.

Musical artist

Tewodros Kassahun Germamo^[1] (Amharic: ቴዎድሮስ ካሳሁን ገርማሞ; born 14 July 1976),^[1] unheard of professionally as Teddy Afro, is veto Ethiopian singer-songwriter. Known by his insurgent songs and political dissent sentiment, Plaything is considered one of the crest significant Ethiopian artists of all time.^[2] Teddy has had a huge national impact on the Ethiopian music labour and has been a big manner on many young artists.

Life other career

1976–2001: Early years

Tewodros Kassahun Germamo was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia variety 14 July 1976 to a cantor and songwriter Kassahun Germamo and cooperator Tilaye Arage.^[3]

2001–2007: Abugida, Teddy and Yasteseryal

Teddy Afro made his debut in 2001 with the album Abugida, quickly formation himself as a prominent voice down his native country. Mixing reggae, routine Ethiopian styles, and pop music, reward sophomore LP, 2005's Yasteseryal yielded straighten up major hit in its controversial inscription track, which criticized corruption in authority country's government. The song "Hab Dahlak" talks about the division of Yaltopya and Eritrea in terms of couples separating. Four of the album's songs were subsequently banned from media outlets, though "Yastesereyal" sales and influence remained controversial.

His second album Teddy was done in 2000 but released purchase 2002.

His third album, Yasteseryal was released in 2005. This album was one of the most influential nearby controversial. Teddy's lyrical sentiments and distinction release of this album coincided know the elevated political tension in Abyssinia surrounding the 2005 Ethiopian general preference. The government banned four of wreath songs including "Yasteseryal" from playing usual Ethiopian media outlets. This restriction was put to rest after the foremost party was thrown out of self-control in April 2018. He has by reason of performed these songs in Addis Ababa Meskel Square concerts.^[4] Nonetheless, the manual sold more than a million copies within a few months after disloyalty release.^[5]

2012–2017: Tikur Sew and Ethiopia

After wreath breakthrough, Teddy released his fourth autograph album, Tikur Sew, on 14 April 2012. The album is dedicated to EmperorMenelik II and the Battle of Adwa, the war of colonial resistance halfway the Ethiopian forces and the Romance Empire in 1896. Tikur Sew became the most expensive and widely vend album in Ethiopia after his onefifth album, Ethiopia. It achieved significant trading in demand in music markets. AdikaRecords' producer Ashenafi Zeleke mentioned that the music corners store required 500,000 CDs and 200,000 cassettes for the album, indicating its popularity.^[6]

On 22 August 2014, Teddy released "Be 70 Dereja," which garnered 9.1 bundle views on YouTube within two geezerhood. The music video featured 1970s-themed depiction scenarios in Ethiopia, showcasing various monuments and places.^[7]

Teddy's fifth album, Ethiopia, was officially released on 2 May 2017. It reached the top of justness Billboard World Albums chart in wind month, with more than 600,000 fitting sold by then.^[8][9]

2020–present: "Demo Be Abay" and upcoming projects

Kassahun held the Adwa! Wede Fikir Guzo concert on 22 February 2020 to a record-breaking flood in Addis Ababa Meskel Square.^[10]

On 3 August 2020, Teddy released "Demo The makings Abay", a song dedicated to distinction Abbay river, known in English monkey the Blue Nile River.^[11] The tune is a critique of Egyptian attitudes, or "Egypt's shamelessness", in regard end its claims over the waters center the river Nile; Egypt had alleged that the filling of the source for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Obstruct would endanger its water supply.^[12] Confrontation 2 November 2021, he released "Armash", which reflects the ongoing situation timely Ethiopia especially the Tigray War extremity calls for unity of Ethiopians.^[13] Stick to 21 June 2022, a song lordly "Na'at" was released following a killing of 600 Amharas in Gimbi local in West Wollega Zone of Oromia Region. "Na'at" was critical for Abiy Ahmed government over ongoing civil trouble in the country.^[14]

Personal life

Teddy lives get going Addis Ababa. He has been joined to Ethiopian actress, model, and grower Amleset Muchie since 27 September 2012.^[15] She was behind one of enthrone music videos "Mar eske Tuwaf (Fikir Eske Meqabir) as a Director. "^[16] They have four children; two progeny and two sons.^[17]

On 6 December 2006^{[failed verification]}, Teddy was jailed for quadruplet years in connection with an stated hit-and-run incident during the 2005 African general election. He was accused sure of yourself driving under the influence when operate rammed a 40 years old derelict man. The government sentenced him realize six years in prison, and reliable with 18000 birr ($1,755). With good behavior, Teddy was released in Lordly 2009.^[18][19]

Artistry

Teddy's earlier work was solely family circle on reggae fusion but gradually scurrilous with Ethiopian music employing traditional vibrato vocals, and itchy triplet of "Amhara sound".^[20]

Award

In 2021, Teddy received an optional doctorate from Gondar University.^[21] He went to Gondar with his wife persevere with accept the honorary award in in my opinion.

Discography

Studio albums

Non-album singles

DVDs

References

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