Age, Biography and Wiki
Eyob Mekonnen (Eyob Mekonnen Yalem) was born on 12 October, 1975 in Jijiga, Hararghe Province, Ethiopia (now Somali Region, Ethiopia), is an Ethiopian reggae singer and songwriter (1975–2013). Discover Eyob Mekonnen'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 37 years old?
| Popular As |
Eyob Mekonnen Yalem |
| Occupation |
* Singer |
| Age |
37 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Libra |
| Born |
12 October, 1975 |
| Birthday |
12 October |
| Birthplace |
Jijiga, Hararghe Province, Ethiopia (now Somali Region, Ethiopia) |
| Date of death |
18 August, 2013 |
| Died Place |
Nairobi, Kenya |
| Nationality |
Ethiopia
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Eyob Mekonnen Height, Weight & Measurements
At 37 years old, Eyob Mekonnen height not available right now. We will update Eyob Mekonnen's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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| Height |
Not Available |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Eyob Mekonnen Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eyob Mekonnen worth at the age of 37 years old? Eyob Mekonnen’s income source is mostly from being a successful Musician. He is from Ethiopia. We have estimated Eyob Mekonnen's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Musician |
Eyob Mekonnen Social Network
Timeline
Eyob Mekonnen Yalem (እዮብ መኮንን ያለም; 12 October 1975 – 18 August 2013) was an Ethiopian reggae singer widely considered as progenitor of reggae music in Ethiopia.
His songs were well known for their themes of "love, understanding, and respect".
Eyob was born in Jijiga in 1975, during the start of the Ethiopian Civil War.
His father, Mekonnen Yalem, was an officer in the Ethiopian Army during the Ogaden War, which was credited with inspiring him to impart peaceful messages in songs such as "Nekchalehu" and "Negen Layew".
He moved to Addis Ababa, when he was young, and attended school whilst maintaining an interest in music.
He joined a five-person band called the Zion Band, which was described as having a "reggae beat with a distinctive Ethiopian cast".
The band became a fixture at popular clubs in Addis Ababa, performing opening acts for popular singers like Haileye Tadesse, who sung songs like "Song of the Dominions" (Hule Hule) and "Anthem of the Movement" (Kebetiye).
His musical style was unique, not only mixing popular Amharic music with reggae, but also Oromo music, counting Ali Birra as one of his major influences, alongside Bob Marley.
In 2007, he released his first album, Ende Kal.
Although lukewarmly received by audiences at first, as it differed from the often synthesized, electronic music that had prevailed since the era of the Derg and the demise of the big bands of the Haile Selassie era.
Slowly, however, the album gained a following and "great national acclaim".
His songs dealt with issues of and promoted "morality, love, peace and social consciousness", themes that made them popular and hard-hitting.
In 2010, he embarked on a campaign called "Finding Peace" to help heal rifts caused by the disputes in the parliamentary elections.
In 2012, he released one single known as "Negen Layew" and Haile Root's song as featuring named "Yalalewin".
He was beginning to tour abroad, particularly in Canada, Germany, and the Netherlands.
On 13 August 2013, Eyob suffered an ischemic stroke brought on by atrial fibrillation and entered a coma, however he was in otherwise good health.
His fans and his promoter, Yisakal Entertainment, took to Facebook to post updates on his conditions and raise funds for his treatment on a page called "Let Us Pray for Eyob Mekonnen".
Due to these efforts, Eyob was moved to Nairobi on 17 August, however he died on 18 August due to complications.
He was credited with sparking a movement towards live music and away from so called "one man bands" and furthering the popularity of reggae and roots music in Ethiopia.
Eyob's second album Erotalehu was posthumously released in 2017.
