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Alemayehu Eshete was born on 19 June, 0041 in Addis Ababa, Occupied Enemy Territory Administration (now Ethiopia), is an Ethiopian singer (1941–2021). Discover Alemayehu Eshete's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 80 years old?

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Occupation Singer
Age 80 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 19 June, 1941
Birthday 19 June
Birthplace Addis Ababa, Occupied Enemy Territory Administration (now Ethiopia)
Date of death 2 September, 2021
Died Place Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Nationality Ethiopia

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Alemayehu Eshete Andarge (ዓለማየሁ እሸቴ አንዳርጌ; French pronunciation: Alèmayèhu Eshèté; June 1941 – 2 September 2021) was an Ethiopian singer.

1941

Alemayehu was born in June 1941 in Addis Ababa, where his father worked as a taxi driver.

Alemayehu talent was recognized by Colonel Retta Demeqe, who invited the young singer to perform with Addis Ababa's famous Police Orchestra.

1960

He had performed since the 1960s and primarily in Amharic.

He had been nicknamed "the Ethiopian Elvis".

1961

He had his first hit "Seul" in 1961 before moving on to found the Alem-Girma Band with Girma Beyene.

Over the course of 15 years, Alemayehu released some 30 singles until the arrival of the communist junta Derg.

Alemayehu continued working as a musician under the Derg and was once ordered to perform in Korean for Kim Il Sung.

Alemayehu gained fame in Europe and the Americas with the release of Buda Musique's Ethiopiques series of compilations on compact disc.

1972

Ethiopiques Volume 9 is devoted entirely to recordings of his earlier music, and Volume 22 covers his career between 1972 and 1974.

Other songs have also appeared on Volumes 3, 8, 10, and 13 or the series.

2008

In 2008, Alemayehu toured the United States with fellow Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed, backed by Boston's 10-piece Either/Orchestra.

Alemayehu died at midnight on 2 September 2021 in a hospital located in Addis Ababa.

He was spending his last days with his friends and complained about discomfort after going home at 7 a.m (local time).

Some sources indicate that he had been suffering from heart disease.

He was buried on 7 September at Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Before his body was transported to the cathedral, a farewell ceremony took place at Meskel Square with tens of thousands of attendants, and his two songs "Temar Lije" and "Addis Ababa Bete" were played for tribute.

He is survived by seven children and six grandchildren.