Amharic Music: Abush Zeleke – Amele Senay (አመለ ሰናይ)
Singers: Abush Zeleke (አቡሽ ዘለቀ)
Title: Amele Senay (አመለ ሰናይ) – from his 2019 album titled “Hid Zeyrat” (ሂድ ዘይራት)
Lyrics & Melody: Abush Zeleke
Arrangement: Lij Belay Hayelom
Audi recording, Mixing: Yitbarek Kifle
Mastering: Abegazu Kibrework Shiota
Director: Abush Zeleke | Assistant Director & Editor: Credeas Sahle
Production: Rufa Film Production
About Abush Zeleke
Abush Zeleke is currently one of the most influential Oromiffa singers, and has risen to become one of Ethiopia’s biggest music stars. With hit singles such as “Maaloo Intaloo”, “Jaljilo”, “Anekan”, and a timely song “Tamenal” in his latest album, the gravel-voiced singer was able to participate on Coke Studio Africa in 2019, paired alongside Lourena Nhate (Mozambique), with their music collaborations produced by Uganda’s Daddy Andre.
With the release of his three albums “Menalali”, “Jaljilo” and “Hid Zeyrat”, Abush became an instant star in Ethiopia. His albums, “Jaljilo” incorporates more than six languages: Kiswahili, Oromiffa, Amharic, Somali, Konso, and Burji, and was released complete with music videos for each song; whereas “Hid Zeyrat” has two languages: Amharic and Oromiffa. “Hid Zeyrat” album, which was released in September 2019, has received a national acclaim throughout the country.
A multi-talented star, Abush directs his own music videos – a passion that was ignited by a visit to Universal Studios in Hollywood. He has gone on to open his own studio, known as ‘Rofa’, to continue pursuing his dream of making films. Abush has toured in various countries and is applauded by fans for his colorful music videos, which are always aimed at highlighting his culture.
Born and raised in Hagere Maryam, Ethiopia, Abush Zeleke credits his success to the education and skills he acquired growing up around the Borena and Guji regions of Northern Ethiopia. While still in school, he started performing with the “Gumi Gayo Band” before moving to Addis Ababa to pursue a career in music. He also attended a creative arts institution to learn more about videography and directing. (Source: Coca-Cola Ethiopia)
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