Ethiopian veteran vocalist and songwriter Alemayehu Eshete has clarified reports about him quitting music are untrue, saying that he is not retiring. However, Alemayheu now says he has well recovered and his earlier comments was not about stepping away from stage for good. As long as my admirers and well-wishers want me to, I am committed to my duty,” the singer said. Alemayehu Eshete, at times called the “Ethiopian Elvis”, is one of the most popular singers to emerge from the golden age of music in the capital Addis Ababa. Main Image: Alemayehu Eshete with long-time collaborator and friend Girma Beyene at Leza Music Award in Addis Ababa, October 2015.

Source: Ethiopian News December 02, 2018 14:26 UTC