Tilahun Gessesse, Ethiopia's greatest singer of all time, dies

Comment from: belay-kehule [Visitor]

May God Bless Your Soul Brother!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:09

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Comment from: King T [Visitor]

Tilye, my hero, rest in peace!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:11

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Comment from: Aye Meri [Visitor]

May your soul rest in peace Tilahun! We love you and thank you for all the good songs.
Folks, we need to raise awareness to this debilitating disease called Diabetis. There are so many people suffering from it, yet the awareness level is too low.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:12

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Comment from: joe [Visitor]

betam new yemiasazinew, egzabhier nefis yimar bilenal .

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:14

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Comment from: kokeb [Visitor]

GOD bless you! TELYE, The true ethiopian!

"u died but not the legend u have left"

ETHIOPIA loves u forever!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:15

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Comment from: teddy [Visitor]

Tilahun you will live in the heart and soul of most Ethiopians forever.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:16

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Comment from: kb [Visitor]

i am sorry it happen .

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:19

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Comment from: Kassa [Visitor]

It is a sad day for Ethiopia. R.I.P Tilahun. The voice of Ethiopia

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:19

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Comment from: fiseha [Visitor]

Tile RIP.
My deepest sympathy to all Ethiopian people all over the place.
Tilahun remains in our heart for ever.
Ethiopian love you more than words could express.
May God rest your soul in heaven

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:20

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Comment from: Medi [Visitor]

sad we lost him

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:20

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Comment from: Lions [Visitor]

it is indeed sad news! May he rest in peace!

He is an Ethiopian hero

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:20

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Comment from: Bliss [Visitor]

I am crying so hard, because this man's song has touched my soul in many ways especially his old songs!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:21

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Comment from: Medi [Visitor]

we lost him God safe your soul.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:21

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Comment from: Lions [Visitor]

it is indeed sad news! May he rest in peace!

He is an Ethiopian hero

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:22

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Comment from: fiseha [Visitor]

Tile RIP.
My deepest sympathy to all Ethiopian people all over the place.
Tilahun remains in our heart for ever.
Ethiopian love you more than words could express.
May God rest your soul in heaven

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:22

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Comment from: A.k.A...LA [Visitor]

Oh god plz bring him back.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:26

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Comment from: A.k.A...LA [Visitor]

rest in peace!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:29

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Comment from: NegestA [Visitor]

So saddned we lost one big asset. But his legend will continue to live. We love u Tilahun and may God rest you in peace.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:32

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Comment from: Yonas_Amsterdam [Visitor]

I am really saddened by this news. Understandably many of my fellow Ethiopians are mourning at this moment. But I don’t get what he accomplished for Ethiopian Music; to be honest I don’t even like his music. Nobody knows him as a musician except Ethiopians.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:34

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Comment from: da-king [Visitor]

wow what a sad day for ethiopia r.i.p telahun we love u and missed u :'(

your # 1 fan from merkato

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:34

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Comment from: betty [Visitor]

we love u,you were the best of all the time. rest and peace telyeeeeee.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:35

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Comment from: WaitAMinute [Visitor]

Truly a great Ethiopian singer.

May God rest his soul in peace in heaven. Amen!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:36

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Comment from: Balegea [Visitor]

It is so sad to hear the news. Reset in peace,But I don't agree on the number of his age... Can some one help me to do the maths.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:37

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Comment from: biti [Visitor]

i felt very sad for this news i liked some of his music and i personally know him. he was very out going person,funny and talented inspiration amaizing guy......rest his soul in peace god be with his family...

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:44

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Comment from: Halafi Mengedi [Visitor]

Beside I grew up listening Tilahun Gessesse music, the one thing I always admire him is his patriotic to his country by entertaining our troupes whether during Hailesellassie or Derg or EPRDF, his is always at the front of war with our solders. May your soul rest in peace for eternal. INDEED SAD DAY!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:48

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Comment from: Tezebet [Visitor]

Rest in peace!!! Ethiopia lost a great musician… no one in my life make me to love Amharic music like him… I am deeply saddened… His body might be dead but his work will stay for generation to come…

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:49

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Comment from: YAGERSEW [Visitor]

ETHIOPIA LOST ONE HERO YESTEDAY HE WAS TILAHUN GESSESSE`.You past in phsical but your legend and history left with us.
God bless you.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:50

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Comment from: Helina [Visitor]

I fill sad and sorrow .In my life ,these is 3rd time i deep fill bad these time !

* Professor Asrat

*KItawu Ejigu

*& him TALAKU TILAHUN GESSESE

God put his soul to rest .''YEGODASH YEGODA BIDIRU YEDRE

SEWU ''

He was crying for his country and

his people for life .Now ,he is done.

GOD save our land & his own people.

AWON ''YE-GODASH YEGODA...!''

Selam lewegen

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:51

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Comment from: Shewa Anbessa [Visitor]

O ! MY GOD ! I DONT BELIVE THIS !

WHAT HAPPEND TO HIM ?

YAHIII ! I AM SO SORRY !

I AM SORRY ! TILIYE GESSESSE. OUR KING.

WHAT HOREBILE NEWS. WHAT BAD NEWS

NEFS YIMARELIN TILIYE !

UNBELIVEBLE !

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:56

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Comment from: Mesfin from Maryland [Visitor]

I was afraid that this day and this bad news would come soon and is imminent as his health was deteriorating very fast.

It is just as part of me and my good memories of the old days have died with him.I do remember that we run into him in a wheel chair at a Pentagon City Mall in Virginia a couple of months ago, while I was shopping with my family. He recognized us from a distance that we were Ethiopians and was staring at us in a very appealing and nostalgic way. We approached him and greeted him with all the respect, love and affection that he deserved and asked him how he was doing? He said he is doing well.

If nature could render to us an optional course to let its best stay for long in this world to give us light and guidance, we would appeal to the creator that Tilahun would sing to us for eternity about love, unity and patriotism. But nature has its own course and I hope those of us who adore him would get solace with his eternal songs and unparalled works he offered to us all his life. He foretold about this moment when he sang,

Mot Enkuan Chekino Wosdo Kemiasker
Minale Degagun Dagimegna Bifetr

There are few in this world that would care about the legacy that they would leave after they passed away and Tilahun was one of those few and has showed to us how we can make use of our lives to the betterment of others and how we should always live for the truth. He actually taught us about this when he sang,

Ye ewnetn Menged Tesasche
Teketahu Bewshet Temerche
Ewnet Marign Elalehu
Yikirta Elemnalehu

My deep condolences to all his family.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 10:57

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Comment from: Gemechu [Visitor]

Very sad day for me and Ethiopia. May God be with your soul and R.I.P

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:01

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Comment from: ethiopian kid [Visitor]

Tiliye, my heart is broken. Ethiopia lost the a great guy. May Lord keep you in peace. I am i a lot of tears

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:03

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Comment from: sofonias and family [Visitor]

You were the best ethiopian singer ever. We will remember you for ever I hope you go to heaven.

God bless you.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:08

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Comment from: Reality [Visitor]

Very Sad!! I am crying now!!

Great Hero!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:08

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Comment from: Yirgacheffee-Shaft [Visitor]

God Bless the beloved father of Ethiopian Pop.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:09

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Comment from: bereket [Visitor]

unlike the little minded singers that use the little fame thay got to blame others and look like a hero, he was the true hero and always out of poletics, but put's his country first. that's why he is my hero.
may god save his soul.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:10

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Comment from: Ayele Bekerie [Visitor]

Dear Nazret,

I am deeply saddened by the sudden death of the Great Ethiopian Cultural Icon, Dr. Tilahun Gessesse. Dr. Tilahun used his creative talent to educate us on love of people and country. I grew up with his music. My feelings towards my beloved country are, in part, shaped by his music. May his memory continue to guide us to love, peace and reconciliation.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:15

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Comment from: yalew [Visitor]

Rest in peace Tilahun,life is this after all ,as we born we die,what is important is what we left behind.God bless your soul

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:15

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Comment from: kokeb [Visitor]

YONAS-AMESTERDAM

We are very hurt and "WE ARE IN LEKSO-BET" What's wrong with a symphaty and condolences for the person known as "THE VOICE OF SPARROW" yonas u are a HERBAL GHETTO YOUTH! hallucinting while we speak!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:20

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Comment from: ABRAHAM [Visitor]

i am sory that Ethiopian doctors(hspital) kill him by not given him treatment he need.his family,Ethiopian geverment and Etiopian peopele must bring to the law those hospitals.meybe he need only an oxgyn tosave him lot off people are dinig by not geting treatment GOD BLESS HIS SOULE

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:21

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Comment from: kokeb [Visitor]

YONAS-AMESTERDAM

We are very hurt and "WE ARE IN LEKSO-BET" What's wrong with a symphaty and condolences for the person known as "THE VOICE OF SPARROW" yonas u are a HERBAL GHETTO YOUTH! hallucinting while we speak!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:21

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Comment from: kal [Visitor]

Tilhunee best of the best, king of the music, you will be in each Ethiopians heart for ever. You sang for peace, love, famine, country…you touched every thing in your music to make this world better off …
May GOD rest your soul in peace!!

My deepest sympathy to his families and all Ethiopian people all over the place

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:22

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Comment from: Hiwot [Visitor]

My deep condolences to all his admires, family, and all Ethiopian. We will miss u. May God rest his soul in peace.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:25

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Comment from: Yeha [Visitor]

Sad day but he will be remembered forever by many Ethiopians. Sorry to lose our hero musician Tilahun Gessesse indeed. Yeha

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:25

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Comment from: yoseph [Visitor]

I grew up listening to tilahun songs.
Guess how long would the shadows of
his memories be casting in my life.
we all agree with one thing, he lived
the days of his life. He performed well
enough for a life time.
with good memories rest in peace

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:33

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Comment from: Feker [Visitor]

Rest in peace!!! It could have been good news if melese zenawi dies

We will always love you!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:34

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Comment from: NIGUSU SHIFERAW [Visitor]

TILEYE seraw talak newena hulgezem kegna gar new .nefsihe yeselam ereft yehunelat.betam azegnalehu.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:35

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Comment from: MonaliZ-a [Visitor]

Tilahun Gessese will never die!

he lives with his music to serve our country for generations to come as he served the last three generations.

He has made outstanding contributions in the preservation of our culture through his music. A distinguished role model to countless young artists, he is the scale against which other artists in the profession will be measured.

Thank you Sir Tilahun Gessese... as you were the guradian voice of our country for generations...I HOPE YOU WILL SERVE THE COUNTRY YOU LOVE SO MUCH ON THE OTHER SIDE TOO.

Thank you

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:36

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Comment from: Yared [Visitor]

God Bless his soul and family.
Thank you for all the memories.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:42

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Comment from: Daniel B [Visitor]

What a sad day for all ethiopian music lovers!! he did a lot to our countery my condelances to his family may God bless his soul
rest in peace great one!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:43

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Comment from: Emak [Visitor]

It is a big loss in the history of Ethiopian art. Words can not express what he has done through his entire life, what can I say-he was the legendary singer. He will be remembered forever through his glamorous music work and of course he will be missed a lot.

My deepest condolence goes to his family and his fans.

May God bless his soul forever?

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:45

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Comment from: Beneyam [Visitor]

Dr. Tilahun we Ethiopians love you
respect you forever ! Your work will live
for ever . Tilahun you didn't die !

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:48

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Comment from: Jimmy G [Visitor]

A sad day for Ethiopia and all of
Ethiopians. Tilahun was a legend and he will
live on in our hearts....

Rest in peace.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:49

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Comment from: Endalkachew merid [Visitor]

My mother was a big admirer of your music, and influenced the whole family. You are bigger than life in my eyes. Your legacy lives on.

My deepest condolences to your family and all the admirers.

Rest in Peace.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:50

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Comment from: abebaw [Visitor]

This is truly a sad day. Ethiopia lost one of it's most popular son. May God be with his family. He may be gone but his legacy will be with us forever...

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:51

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Comment from: solomon [Visitor]

Tilahun! May your Soul rest in peace.

He has served his country well to the best of his ability despite the ups and downs he faced in his life at different times. He put the love of his Ethiopia more than his life.

He is a hero!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:52

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Comment from: afarman [Visitor]

very very sad news, couldnt believe it, he was such a great singer, I love listening to his songs.Ethiopia has lost one of her talented sons.

Let him rest in Peace. What a sad news, we will all die one day, but few people pass away living a good legacy, Tilahun is amongst the few who contributed a lot to his beloved country.

lebetesebu ena lijochu tsinat emegnalehu. Tilahun has supported Ethiopia in the times of her need, he was there when Ethiopia needed him. he has served his country under three regimes.

Let him rest in peace

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:53

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Comment from: Aklike [Visitor]

May God bless your soul, Ethiopia has lost one of the greatest of all time. I can say the father of Ethiopia.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:55

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Comment from: hiyleye [Visitor]

oo may god what hapen tela sorry for etiyopia also heis family rest of pice great one

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:55

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Comment from: wondu gizaw [Visitor]

ETHIOPIA LOST HER GOLD HE WAS THE BED ROCK OF THE PEOPLE REST IN PEACE BE WITH GOD

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:57

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Comment from: Alem [Visitor]

This is the bad news ever i get in my life. we lose him God bless his soul

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 11:57

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Comment from: alem [Visitor]

Dr. Tilahun we love you respect you forever!your work will live for ever.may god bless his sole forever!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:00

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Comment from: Nebil [Visitor]

Telesh mote..? i can't belive it..it's beyond disbelief...

weyne Tilish May God keep you in peace man..
we miss you

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:02

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Comment from: Samson [Visitor]

We will not be sad. We will not cry. Instead we will sing his songs for the past 50 plus years and dance until the time comes each of us to meet him again if we get chance to reach the place he will get there.

To live a life on earth the way he did is the most valuable achievements any blessed human being can get. He didn't have dirty money. Because he didn’t care about himself but to the Ethiopian people. He made laugh, dance and cry the Ethiopian people by being there in a good and bad time. He deserves the Entire Ethiopian people unconditional love, respect, and admiration forever.

Tilahun is forever.

Death is the eminent one to all living things. Doing the right thing is the only thing makes a difference in anybody’s life.

The Ethiopian enemies (the Kilil and Ethnic policy doctrines) also will die a bad death after living a restless and crime life. The Ethiopian people will cry that time from happiness when they are gone. The Ethiopian people will cry in their grave from sadness, too that they will be cancers also including in hell towards those made less mistakes on earth than these Tigry evils.

Can they learn something from our beloved Tilahun Gessese’s life? Do they have still a human conscious to correct the mistake rather than Kilil, Ethnic policy and Greater Tigry this and Tigry that, which is a dead and stony place producing evils like them?

Let God raise hands on them to save Ethiopia.

Tilahun Gessese is entering to another chapter in the Ethiopian people life. He is a forever son of Ethiopia.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:04

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Comment from: Tolla [Visitor]

Ethiopia and Ethiopians lost a real hero and I am saddened to the core of being. My lower lids of my eyes were involuntarily shaking for couple of days and it has gone away now. I have no blood relation to Tilahun, but I always loved him before I even saw him phisically about six years ago for the first time. He died on the day of Fasika, and I am sure God will be with his soul.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:05

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Comment from: Tadesse [Visitor]

My heart is broken when I heard the death of our great legend Tilahun gessese. Ethiopia has lost brave sons and daughters like Bizunesh,Minilik,Tsegaye G/m....etc

May God allow his soul to rest in peace!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tadesse W.from Texas,USA

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:08

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Comment from: ፊታውራሪ Free [Member]

This is a big lose for the country Ethiopia! As some already said it earlier, he however will survive through his timeless songs of all issues such as love, rage, betrayal, patriotism, failure....what not? Tilahun will live forever!!!

RIP

Admin, can you add the following on your collection: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs-y5IIoMXE

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:13

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Comment from: daniel [Visitor]

ow my god tilahun is pased away? it is pain full becouse we all ethiopians love tilahun.reast of pease

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:15

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Comment from: tariku anga [Visitor]

telahune egzeabher nebsehen yemarew.that's all i can to say.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:16

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Comment from: tariku [Visitor]

telahune egzeabher nebsehen yemarew.that's all i can to say.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:17

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Comment from: IAM [Visitor]

It is with great sadness and sorrow that I learnt the passing away of Dr. Tilahun Gessesse. By all means, this is the greatest losses of all times in the history of our country.

May the almighty God place his soul in heavens, and bestow his families, admirers, and all the people of Ethiopia with the strength.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:18

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Comment from: selam [Visitor]

I am feeling low right now. what a bad news.
what aloss, what a legend, what a father, what a love ,what an Icon. Why at young only 68 why so so sooooooooooooooorry. I really miss tilahune.

May God bless you

with tears

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:29

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Comment from: IAM [Visitor]

It is with great sadness and shock that I learnt of the passing away of Dr. Tilahun Gessesse. By any means, this is the greatest loss of all times in the history of our country.

May the almighty God place his soul in heavens, and bestow his families, admirers, and all the people of Ethiopia the serenity and strength.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:30

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Comment from: surafel [Visitor]

Heart breaking story for all Ethiopians.now We miss him forever !!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:30

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Comment from: wow [Visitor]

I have never been heart-broken because of a death of a celebrity. Tilahun was the only superior quality Ethiopian singer. LISTEN TO 'beka teleyayen';sensational!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:33

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Comment from: kalied [Visitor]

ethiopia lost one gret hero,
may good bless his sole

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:34

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Comment from: kalied [Visitor]

ethiopia lost one gret hero,
may good bless his sole

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:35

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Comment from: PB Jo'burg [Visitor]

BAD NEWS INDEED! I have been waiting for at list one Gospel song from Him.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:36

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Comment from: hailjah [Visitor]

am realy shocked 2 hear dat one of the greatest ethiopian artist has passed away ...may god rest his soul in peace....tela,, u will remain da best artist ever..GOD BLESS U N UR FAMILY!!!!!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:37

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Comment from: Jordan [Visitor]

Oh My God!! I am devastated!! Totally shocked and panicked! I am in tears right now. I don't know what to say. Sorry! will come back later!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:39

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Comment from: Abeba Teshale [Visitor]

I feel like one chapter of Ethiopian History is closed

Mot Enquan chekeno wesdo kemiaskerew
men ale degagun dagmegna bifetrwe.

My condolence to his family and to every body who adores and loves his music including me!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 12:40

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Comment from: M.T. [Visitor]

I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Ethiopia’s 'greatest vocalist', Tilahun Gesesse who has single handedly modernized Ethiopian music. (He had a magnificent voice that went along in perfect harmony with the arrangements of extraordinary singers and music composers. His work associates were supremely hilarious just like him who were probably one of the most gifted and learned Ethiopian musicians /ever lived/. As my stark memory tells me. We uniquely remember the talents behind his magical vocal performance, behind his ‘thorn bird’, high pitched voice, the extraordinary song writers and arrangers: Captain Sahle Degago, Hailu Ashine et al..,) We remember in this accord the perfectly melting “Yezenbaba mar Nesh” and “Monalizaye Nesh” tunes - very simple and memorable
Verses – to Ethiopians’ mostly lulling lullabies sung by every body from Jimma to Gondar, from Assab to Metu. They were the most heart-warming tunes and songs to Ethiopians when they felt needing consolation, they easily are taken snatched by them.

His songs staged from the Imperial bodyguard music orchestra caught the hearts and imagination of Ethiopians and even their neighbor countries’ folks. A great common effort of his, and his colleagues modernized Ethiopian traditional music. His music, albeit sung mostly in Amharic, the National tongue, people from all corners of Ethiopia whistled and mumbled his highly crafted song and enthralled themselves in clutching Tilahun's songs in their belief.

Tilahun God Bless You!

mt

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Comment from: Maraki [Visitor]

I wish he could accept Jesus to save his soul!

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Comment from: Balambaras [Visitor]

We have lost the symbol of Ethiopia's modern music.
May God put your soul in Heaven

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Comment from: Maraki [Visitor]

I wish he could accept Jesus to save his soul because all human being die and what matters most at the end is weather the person believed and accepted Jesus or not.

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Comment from: A.A [Visitor]

Hero Generations ,
May your Soul Rests in Peace.
God Bless Our Country

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Comment from: A.A [Visitor]

Hero of Generations ,
May your Soul Rests in Peace.
God Bless Our Country

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Comment from: katikala [Visitor]

RIP Tile........

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Comment from: Konjit [Visitor]

This is a sad day! He may be gone but his name will live on forever.

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Comment from: Solomon [Visitor]

He was the king of kings of Ethiopian music. He will be alive in us for ever!!!!

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Comment from: Teshale [Visitor]

I am deeply sadden by the bad news. May God be with Tiliye in heaven. he left us with his precious songs memories. No body like Tilahun Gessesse who has been part of all ethiopian peoples day to day life with his beautiful songs. I am crying now because Tilahun reminds me my late dad, it is impossible to hear this untimely death.

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Comment from: selamsew [Visitor]

The day, perhaps once in my life so far,I have the expereince of both the absolute delight(someother personal reason) and sadness,due to the death of the renowned Ethiopian singer, at a time!! I have really fallen in tears for a while while reading in the library and opted to listen his music hopping that I have the courage to assume that he is still alive though the fact is contrary to this. May God rest Tilish's soul in peace!!

Egziabher amlak nefsun bekegn yaderg zend ena lebetesebochum mestnanatin yiset zend kelib emegnalehu!!

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Comment from: am [Visitor]

We all die in the end. We just don't know when the final call comes to you and I. It is sad to hear Tilahun's passing away. He voiced so much of our joys, sorrows, and everything in between. We had him for over 50 years. A very appropriate song I can think of at the moment is Tnfashe TeqerTso Yqemet Malqesha...

I was browsing Ethiopia-related websites and all seem to carry the news of Tilahun's death and writing their condolescences in so many words. For the moment we all seem to agree on one thing and to care about each other. The big question is if we can sustain it and if we can look back and declare our life had any purpose and meaning to bring to those we shared our life with.

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Comment from: GECH [Visitor]

I AM ONE OF YOUR FAN IN YOUR DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL COMMITMENT FOR YOUR CAREER TILAHUN I ONLY LISTEN YOUR MUSIC EVEN IF I AM SO YOUNG , MAY GOD PLACE YOUR SOUL ON HEAVEN, THIS IS WHAT I CAN SAY, I LOVE YOU TILLE, I DONT KNOW WHO WILL BE YOUR ADVOCATE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.I KNOW SOMETHING YOU ARE EVERLASTING. WE ALL LOVE YOU.

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Comment from: Masresha [Visitor]

Oh! what such a sad news is it? May God give a rest for your soul in heaven.

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Comment from: alazar [Visitor]

Gash Tilahun... its so sad to hear that u passed away. What a sad story!!! You remain the greatest singer of all time in Ethiopian Art History.
You may rest in peace.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:13

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Comment from: Mbela [Visitor]

Tilish! We will never forget you! You will always live in our hearts and the generation to come, as long as the end of this world! May we all ask ourselves how many of us could impact our own people as much as he did through his God given talent? Let us continue to support his cause that he started for Diabetics. This way his legacy shall continue! May God bless your soul! The fact that you breathed your last breath in your beloved country, among the people you love and loved by, gave me a kind of comfort to my broken heart this morning. What a day?

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Comment from: DIASPORA [Visitor]

im sad so the people of ethiopia... May God bless his soul but please lets also have this kinda of deepest condolences we have for him for the poor hungery kids on the steet of Adiis Ababa lets not be that much emotional

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:16

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Comment from: Ghion [Visitor]

Tilahun Gessesse, was unsurpassable, melancholically, vocally gifted and the greatest singer and a personal friend for the past 15 plus years, I will miss you for life.
Thank you for allowing me and make me one of your admirers of your beautiful songs and being raised by them. You are a treasure and a legend of our country.
I will always remember the good times we have had back home in Ethiopia with many of our friends.
May GOD bless your soul.

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Comment from: Adenagir [Visitor]

My deep condolence to his family. You have accomplished a great deal!

Rest in peace bro!

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Comment from: Ethio [Visitor]

Rest in peace.TILAHUN THE GREATEST YOU will always will be with us We LOVE U AND MISSED YOU .SAD SAD DAY.

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Comment from: Yesacramento abbeross [Visitor]

All Ethiopians are in a deep mourning around the world; we lost authentic patriotic symbol of Ethiopia. Tilahun is Ethiopia and Ethiopia is Tilahun; so this is great opportunity to keep Tilahun as great Ethiopian hero and to keep the history for future generations ; this loud alarm is walkup call for all Ethiopians to build diabetic center in the name of Tilahun. Let’s do it!

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Comment from: gabu [Visitor]

May the almighty God place his soul in heavens, and bestow his families, admirers, and all the people of Ethiopia the serenity and strength.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:24

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Comment from: david [Visitor]

Tilahun gesese is a national icon and it hurts to see him die.
we love you Tilahun. may your soul rest in peace. :'(

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:36

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Comment from: ETHIOPIAWI [Visitor]

It's a sad day for Ethiopia! Ethiopia has lost her finest son, you have touched our hearts with your melodies for decades. You have given the people your all, we will forever remember you and your songs. God bless you and your family. You loved your country so much ... :'(

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Comment from: mesfin [Visitor]

you may have passed,but your legacy keep going. you have gave so much to so many your songs entertain as well as teache the mass durring all this years we love you adore you may the lord god bless your soul and may your soul go to heaven.

you are one of the few ethiopian legend. may god bless the new generation to follow your foot steps

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:43

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Comment from: tigist [Visitor]

rest in peace telyi god bless u'r sole

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Comment from: Eyoha [Visitor]

National Mourning.

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Comment from: Tilahun Never dies [Visitor]

Rest in peace. Ethiopia is proud of you. All of her citizens are griefing. Your death brought them together. You've planted a tree of love,which will never die among her citizens.
You can see it from today's posts on nazret.com...

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:49

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Comment from: zee [Visitor]

RIP Tille. No words can discribe how we all feel about this bad news. He is irreplacable. May God put his soul in Heaven. you may be gone today but you will always live in our heart.

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Comment from: mike k [Visitor]

this is a very sad news for every body
TILE we miss you forever,special condolossence for his two beautyful sons beakal&danni, be strong god bless you guy's.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:50

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Comment from: selam [Visitor]

Tilish God bless ur soul & nefes yemar. WE LOST YOU AND YOU SAID mot enkoua chekeno wesdo kmiyaskerw men ale degagun dagmegna b fetraw

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:54

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Comment from: Zion [Visitor]

R.I.P. brother,may God recieves your Soul.Thank you for the memoriable songs that you have given and shared with us.

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Comment from: Mulat [Visitor]

RIP!

Great hero of Ethiopia!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 13:59

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Comment from: wedi mekele [Visitor]

rest in peace! you are one of the true Ethiopian singers.
LEHODIH YALADERK YEETHIOPIA JEGNA.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:02

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Comment from: Extraterrestrial [Visitor]

One of Ethiopias greatest nationalist. A big loss.

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Comment from: berhanu [Visitor]

WE LOVE YOU FOREVER AND EVER......

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:06

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Comment from: Yohannis [Visitor]

WE MISS U TILAHUN
YOU TOUCHED EVERYONES HEART WITH YOUR ETERNAL WORKS. YOU ARE THE SINGER OF THE CENTURY.
LET GOD BLESS YOUR SOUL !!!

ETHIOPIA IS MOURNING TODAY

I HOPE WE NEED A MONUMENT TO PRAISE YOUR HARD WORK !!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:10

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Comment from: Mao [Visitor]

RIP nefesehen egazabeher yimar

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Comment from: Sofi MD [Visitor]

My deepest sympathy to the most admired singer, the one and the only one Dr. Tilahun Gessesse's family. Our love and respect for you lives forever.
My God rest your sole in peace.

Sofia from Maryland

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:12

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Comment from: azaria [Visitor]

I'm mournful for the greatest singer. I can say, we all love and appreciate what he has done for music in ethiopia. My brother is the biggest telahune fun and he is only 13. He would probably feel sad when I tell him the bad news, as if a close member of family died.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:13

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Comment from: Maji [Visitor]

Trueley sad and we have missed you a lot but one thing is fo sure, your contribution to the culture of Ethiopian music is emense and eternal.
you will be remembered for generations to come and beyond. Rest in peace Ethiopias ture LEGEND.

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Comment from: sony [Visitor]

በጥላሁን ማረፍ ሁላችንም ከልብ አዝነናል እግዚአብሔር ነብሱን ይማረው///

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Comment from: Feven Befekadu [Visitor]

I feel a great sad

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:16

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Comment from: berta [Visitor]

one of my favorite singer. I am really sad

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:20

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Comment from: Girum Kassa [Visitor]

God Bless Your Soul.
Everyone will miss you forever.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:26

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Comment from: Ethio [Visitor]

Yes we lost him,but we will never forget him. He was a great Ethiopian!!!

May GOD bless his soul.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:28

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Comment from: Mussie Zena [Visitor]

We will miss you a lot up until we come to you. Rest in peace yenie Tila.

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Comment from: henok [Visitor]

condolenes for all Eth. people.

HENOK/ from
tolosa sefer

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Comment from: solomon ATL [Visitor]

OH MY GOD IT IS VERY SAD I NEVER EXEPECT THIS ,,,, I AM RRILLY HAPPY FOR HIM HIS NAME WILL BE HER WITH HIS LOVERS ALL THE TIME EVEN HE PASSED AWAY ,,,,,,WE CAN,T FIGHT WITH NATUR WE ALL BE THERE ONE DAY GOD BLESS UR SOUL TELE

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Comment from: fasil [Visitor]

Ethiopia mourn!!! you lost your irreplaceable king.

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Comment from: gorade [Visitor]

EGZIABHER nefsehen yemar,the great entertainer at all times.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:32

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Comment from: Tek [Visitor]

Tilahun has crossed the finish line with love and respect. May his sole rest in peace

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:40

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Comment from: Danny [Visitor]

My deepest condolences to Tilahun and his family. A once in a life time great singer who entertained generations of Ethiopians. Tilahun you have made an impact in the lives of millions of Ethiopians and you are dearly loved, you will be missed, may your soul rest in HEAVEN.

Amen

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:42

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Comment from: Fano [Visitor]

I remember him. He was great!

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Comment from: lidya [Visitor]

Shocking morning news ever.

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Comment from: Tilahun Mekonnen [Visitor]

Ethiopia has lost one of the gretast musican,but his name live forever & ever!!!! TTLAHUN GESSESSE

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Comment from: solomon [Visitor]

Rest in peace ! Gashe Tilahun. We Love you.

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Comment from: Yonas Bekele [Visitor]

Very sad day indeed for all Ethiopians and lovers of music in general. Tilahun is one of the greatest if not the greatest singers our country has produced. He has now left us with his captivating performances and renditions. RIP!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:47

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Comment from: somebody [Visitor]

may your soul rest in peace "Tile" :'(

"ayropilan meta eyegesegese kezefen andegna tilahun gessese"

i remember singing this song while we
were kids. "Tele" we will always love u,let God be with you.

YOU ARE STILL WITH US AND U ALWAYS BE.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:50

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Comment from: IAM [Visitor]

‘Eternal’ Tilahun
Tilahun eternal… shining light in gold
In life… or beyond…
Light to our soul… guide to our path
A way unto the forth
Honest to his belief… a timeless mentor…
Utopian… to the core
None there is to equal… ‘Tiliye’ the Doctor.
Glaring light… on the east, south or west
Ethiopia his motto... Ethiopian to the last
Sure there is a mistake… to say he has died
Since death has no power… to claim a man
Everywhere… embodied
Since ‘death’ has no meaning… for the man ‘Tilahun’
Saved in our soul… saved by all his deed
Ethiopian his whole being… eternal in creed…

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:51

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Comment from: Sinishaw [Visitor]

You have a great singer, great model for all who loves Ethiopia. We will miss u a lot. Your contribution to the Ethiopian music was priceless. Your music and memorries will remain with us for all time. Rest in peace Jeginaw.

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Comment from: Brooks [Visitor]

When people die,their history usually die with them.A favored few may be the subject of Biographies.Telahun my hero,you are one of the few who deserve a Biography.Rest in peace.

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Comment from: Mimi Addis [Visitor]

Indeed a sad day for Ethiopians, my deepest condolence goes to his family, may God rest his soul in peace

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:54

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Comment from: Yonas Alemu from Amsterdam [Visitor]

I am deeply shocked when I heard this bad news. Ethiopian music lovers know who Tilanun Gessesse is. All age Ethiopians loves him very much. He won the heart and love of all Ethiopians.

Ethiopia lost a great man in art. His songs touch every angle of life and nature. He songs for everything about everything. I love all his music and have his album always with me.

May God bless his soul and put at rest in heaven.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:55

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Comment from: Python [Visitor]

I have no words to express my sorrow and condolence. I find it hard to take!!!

He is a man who gave his life for his profession and his country which he loved most.

May God bless his soul!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 14:57

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Comment from: ethio_improvements [Visitor]

Tilahun was a national treasure. He entertained us, gave hope to many, struggled with us and lived/sang in periods of our lives where so many things have happened/changed in Ethiopia.

Ethiopians must be in shock today, but we all have our time. Is it a coincidence that Tilhun died on Fasika day. Only God can have an answer for that, but it safe to say that Tilahun was one of Ethiopia's hero's and he will never be forgoten.

R.I.P Tilahun, you were the king of Amharic Music and your legacy will live on!

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Comment from: Hassen Kemal [Visitor]

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to Tilahun’s family and condolences to the people of Ethiopia on the loss of one of our greatest singer. As an admirer I am saddened by his sudden death. God bless his soul.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 15:02

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Comment from: flulu [Visitor]

Unfortunate reminder about hu manity.we are immortal.although we are saddended by every human death,the falling of giants like tilahun reminds the inevitale;death is for everyone.
Let his soul rest in peace.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 15:03

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Comment from: Amlakie [Visitor]

****TILAHUN****

Ere simugn sewochi...and tiyake alegn
Minew bager selam...tsehay beretabign
Gudletu tesemagn...hoden barbar alegn
Meketa "Tilaye"...tefabign meselegn

Yiblagn enji lesua...leliju Muzika
Bedmtsu tewuba...Betnfashu demka
Lenorechiw Kazen...rasuan alaka

Tilish ema hede...wede mayikerew
Gin rasu endalew...
"Motenkuan chekino-wesdo kemiyaskerew
Minale degagun...dagmegna bifetrew!"

Amlakie Digafie MD, USA

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Comment from: Hirut [Visitor]

It is very sad.He was true legend.You will be missed.May God bless his soul.I will keep you and your family in my prayer.

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Comment from: fetawerari [Visitor]

may God rest ur soul.u r our flag. u r our hero.u r our legend

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 15:17

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Comment from: Aesged [Visitor]

We lost one of the best singers.
He had sung about ethiopians life.....
about love...social life.....respect
our belove country......peace.........
he has done about everything.
We will never forget
what you had done about our art. Your
works will remain in our heart forever.
MAY GOD REST YOU IN PEACE

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Comment from: RANGER [Visitor]

SAD DAY FOR MAMA ETHIOPIA!!!!!!!!!!!!GOD BLESS HIS SOUL. ETHIOPIA LOST A GREAT MAN TODAY!!!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 15:27

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Comment from: Dynamite [Visitor]

It's an end of an era in Ethiopian music. Good bye, Tilahun. You were the best! May God bells your soul in heaven!

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Comment from: omar [Visitor]

He was one of a kind, once in a century kind of artist, a towering figure in Ethiopian music and everything associated with it. May his body rest in peace while his voice ring all over again? He was a true sensation and will be missed by many.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 15:31

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Comment from: samatar [Visitor]

A country is in deep sorrow and grief due to the loss of the great artist, Tilahun. My condolences go to his family, immediate friends, Ethiopian artists and people.

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Comment from: Aesged [Visitor]

We lost one of the best singers. He had sung about ethiopians life..... about love...social life.....respect our belove country......peace......... he has done about everything. We will never forget what you had done about our art. Your works will remain in our heart forever. MAY GOD REST YOU IN PEACE

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Comment from: ZOL. [Visitor]

TTTTTT LL IIIIII SSSSS HH HH
TT LL II S HHHHHH
TT LL II S HH HH
TT LLLLLL IIIIII SSSSS HH HH

WE ALWAYS LOVE YOU!!!

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Comment from: dawtes [Visitor]

R.I.P..

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Comment from: blen [Visitor]

Tiliye! Abate! i love you! i will always love you!OMG! i cant even see the keyboard crying so hard. RIP! i wish this wasn't true.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 15:48

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Comment from: Target [Visitor]

Gashe i´m realy sad.
i dont have words to say.

RIP

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 15:49

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Comment from: Balegea [Visitor]

It really such a sad news for each and every one of us but Can anyone tell me his real age? I just wonder.

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Comment from: EH [Visitor]

This is realy a sad day in my life and indeed in most Ethiopians.He was not
only a lendgend but also an icon.He
will be missed deeply.Our condolonces
to his family for all Ethiopians

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Comment from: mulugeta ketema [Visitor]

I just want to pass my deepest condolences to his family .we miss you so much Tilahun you are the father for ethiopian music and the inspiration of all ethiopian singers

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:00

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Comment from: Jordan [Visitor]

Sad to hear he is dead!! I am 36 right now. I grew up listening his wonderful songs since I was kid. My dad have recorded me long time ago singing Tilahun's song.I was 4,I think the song was "yelelit cherka!" with my little "koltafa" tongue. Since then, I remained his fun.

I love music. Especially,I used to love singing Tilahun's songs in class, at home, in a bathroom, in the streets...every where.

Well,I will keep on singing his song until God calls me to shut up!!But, this time, in memory of his golden days!!

RIP- Miss you so much!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:01

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Comment from: keyo [Visitor]

yemeche balhebete u will always b inside me for real. i love u tela

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:03

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Comment from: GETAHUN-SANFRANCISCO [Visitor]

Iam really saddened by this news.we lost one big men.telahun we love u.GOD safe your soul.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:06

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Comment from: jimmy kebede [Visitor]

One more famous and regal figure with class passed away. Tilahun was stylish and embodied the essence of proper moden Ethiopian public persona. He sang especially well during his early carrier. He has stayed true to the culture by not meddling in foreign stuff except that Sudanese tune. Kassa Tessema, Abebe Bekila and Tilahun Gesesse - all Kebur Zebengas - were true male pioneers and icons of the 20-21th centuries.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:09

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Comment from: abe [Visitor]

Gashe Tilahun THANK YOU THANK YOU THAN YOU R.I.P...........YOU ARE ONE IN A MILLION.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:09

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Comment from: Burqa [Visitor]

Every life shall meet death. Rest in peace.

Feel deep sad when heard the news. I like many of his songs.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:16

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Comment from: Cyberbia [Visitor]

Gasheye Telhaun, may the Almighty Amlak bless your soul in heaven! I don't know of anyone who has shared his soul with the young and old, with the poor and wealthy, from all the diverse Ethiopian, and neighbouring ethnicities, for such a long and long time. Thank you, and do rest in peace!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:17

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Comment from: abe [Visitor]

Gash Tilahun R.I.P.. you are one in a million THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU. JUST WANTED 2 SAY THANK YOU 2 YOUR FAMILY FOR SHAREING YOU WITH THE REST OF ETHIOPIANS.,.....

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:20

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Comment from: Nicole [Visitor]

Sad news. My condolences to his family. I will always treasure the photos we had together years ago in Europe. I still love his song "Yasalefnew Gize" very much.

The leaves of the oak and the willow shall fade,

be scattered arround and together be laid,

and the young, and the old, and the low, and the high,

shall moulder to dust and together shall lie.

RIP, Our beloved entertainer

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:21

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Comment from: Satenaw [Visitor]

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I received the passing away of the great Ethiopian, legendary singer Gashe Tilahun. It is a great loss for Ethiopia and Ethiopians; I like to express my deep condolences to his loved ones and to the Ethiopian COMMUNITY (home and Diaspora).He was such a gem and a dedicated patriot.

MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOUL AND REST IN PEACE!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:22

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Comment from: ፊታውራሪ Free [Member]

EthiopiaZare reported that

"አንጋፋው ድምፃዊ ክቡር ዶክተር ጥላሁን ገሠሠ የዛሬ አስራ ስድስት ዓመት ልክ የፋሲካ ዕለት ነበር ባልታወቁ ሰዎች አንገቱ የታረደው። እናም በማግስቱ ወደ ለንደን አቅንቶ ሕክምና ተደርጎለት አስራ ስድስት ዓመታትን በሕይወት የቆየው። አርቲስት ጥላሁን በስኳር ሕመም ምክንያት አንድ እግሩን አጥቶ የነበረና በልብ ሕመም ይሰቃይ የነበረ ሲሆን፣ ለሁለቱም ሕመሞቹ በሕክምና ሲረዳ ቆይቶ ከአስራ ስድስት ዓመት በኋላ - አንገቱ በታረደበት በዚያች ዕለት በልብ ሕመም ምክንያት ይችን ዓለም ለዘለዓለሙ ተሰናበተ።"

I found this truly mind boggling and unable to call it simple coincidence.

ጥላሁን፣ አንተን እና እየሱስ ክርስቶስን በሁዳዴ መጨረሻ ሞት እና ግብረ-ዓበሮቹ ጨፍረውባችሁ ለግዜውም ቢሆን አሸናፊነትን ተጎናጽፈው እኛን ያንተ አድናቂዎች እና በዘመኑ የእየሱስ ክርስቶስ ተከታዮች የነበሩ እስራኤላውያን እኩል በሃዘን አለንጋ ቢመቱንም፣ እየሱስ ክርስቶስ ሰማያዊ በሆነው ስልጣኑ ሞትን ድል ነስቶ እልፍ አእላፍ አማኞቹን ከሃዘናቸውና ከዲያብሎስ የባርነት አገዛዝ ነጻ እንዳወጣቸው ሀሉ፣ አንተም ጥሌ ዘላለማዊ በሆነው ድንቅ የሙዚቃ ስራህ ሞትንና ጭፍራዎቹን ድል ነስተህ ሰማያዊነትህን በማረጋገጥ ፡ እኛን አድናቂዎችህን ወንድምና እህቶችህን ከዚህ መሪር ሃዘን ነጻ እንደምታወጣን አልጠራጠርም!!!
ወስብሃት ለእገዚዓብሄር፣
-ፊታውራሪ ከናዝሬት ዶት ኮም

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:23

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Comment from: Cyberbia [Visitor]

Gasheye Telhaun, may the Almighty Amlak bless your soul in heaven! I don't know of anyone who has shared his soul with the young and old, with the poor and wealthy, from all the diverse Ethiopian, and neighbouring ethnicities, for such a long and long time. Thank you, and do rest in peace!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:26

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Comment from: abeye [Visitor]

rest and peace tileye.god bless you.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:26

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Comment from: abiti [Visitor]

This is a saddening day for us as we
lost a true legend. May God Rest Tilahune's soul.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:27

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Comment from: Tezebet [Visitor]

seid... you should not say what you said in this time... let ERI THE BEST say whatever he wants... what you said is the worst

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:27

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Comment from: wepE [Visitor]

Oh this is so sad, it is unbelievable. Emaye Ethiopia zare katalalaq lijochish andun aTash. Alqish emama alqish! Wasn't even long ago I began to listen to his songs, yet I'm a great fun to each one I've listened, oh this is one heartbreaking news.

A damned day, a cursed day. May HE, our Almighty Creator rest you in peace, Ethiopia's great SON! As many before me said, you shall live for eternity in the hearts of Ethiopians through your indescribably touching songs, today tomorrow. One of his performances crying a flood and so full of emotion is etched into my brain, it would anyone cry. It shows how much he loved Ethiopia. Millions and millions will mourn you Tilahun! Such a loss. Your legacy will forever keep you very much and more alive than most us who still breath. A legend!

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Igzer EtyoP'yan And' Yargat, Kek'fum YiT'ebikat.
Wakes up every day proud that I'm an Ethiopian.
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Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:28

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Comment from: haile G [Visitor]

I had the previlage to attend one of his concerts...he is a legend, an icon but most of all Tilahun is the love and heartbeat of Ethiopians....our prayers to his family, may God bless n' RIP

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:29

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Comment from: Ayoub Buna [Visitor]

The only public figure everyone loved without any reservation. Untainted.

I love Tilahun's music very much and I am deeply saddened at the news of his passing; that really does't tell how I feel.

"Biyyeen siif haa Laaftu"

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:30

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Comment from: nashvillianethiopian [Visitor]

Tilish
Rest in peace.We'l miss you but your songs will stay with us forever.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:38

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Comment from: ADMASU [Visitor]

We miss the oldest exprianced artist,I send my condolences to his family,friends and ethiopian artists.May God bless his soul.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:44

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Comment from: Yared [Visitor]

You were a great artist and you will be remembered for long through generations!
May you rest in peace...Amen!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:46

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Comment from: Marta [Visitor]

weyne Tileye we'll miss u so much...may ur soul rest in peace. For his family, may God give you the strength.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:49

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Comment from: selam new? [Visitor]

'beka telaeyayen merir new hazenu....' RIP

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:50

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Comment from: Adnaki [Visitor]

So sad news!!! It is also sad it happens on Fasika as his last incident happened on Fasika a few years ago!!!!!!!!
Rest in Peace!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:57

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Comment from: Lula [Visitor]

Sorry !!!!!!!!! he was really nice. Rest in peace!!!
I didn't even know every body loves him.No music from now on!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 16:58

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Comment from: Shewa Anbessa [Visitor]

BEWNETU YE DR.TILAHUN GESSESSEN MOT..BE HAZEN BECHA SAIHON..BE JEGNENET NA. BAGERFIKER ENASEBEWALEN !

MOT AYKEREM SIM AYEKEBERM !

GOD BLESS ETHIOPIA !

LONG LIVE ETHIOPIA !

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:01

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Comment from: Geremew [Visitor]

We lost one big asset. His legend will live with us forever. Can some one post Tilahun's song on the great famine of Wello. I would suggest this song as the best one to describe Tilahun how he was really human.
"Wegenoche wuha silu...

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:04

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Comment from: Ethiopian [Visitor]

May his soul rest forever!
Let us ask our selves what we have done for our country fo death is inevitable at the end!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:07

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Comment from: ethiopiawi [Visitor]

MELEYAYET MOT NEW LETEWADEDE SEW... rest in peace the greatest ever..TILE

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:15

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Comment from: Roni [Visitor]

I am so sorry. I wish you could have stayed alive forever. My sympathy to all family and fans of him

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:17

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Comment from: elcad [Visitor]

One of the greatest and colorful journeys of the 20th century comes to end. He touched & impacted millions around the world. He is the eternal treasure of Ethiopia. His life is vast enough to celebrate but his absence is difficult enough to refill.

How magnificent and prominent he was!
Rest in PEACE!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:17

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Comment from: bex [Visitor]

Tilahun Gessess is never die his name and music will live on forever even if separate physically from us and his memory live with us for next 100 years, it’s sad for all Ethiopia people who lives music and may God rest his soul and peace Tilahun is the greatest and role model for all, he is the greatest music legend all the time and my condones to all his family and funs.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:18

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Comment from: Tiyobi [Visitor]

What a shock!!!!!!
You r irreplacable!

I miss you already
Rest in peace ! Tile

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:20

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Comment from: Wai Wai SiiLu YereHaben GuunFan SiSiLu [Visitor]

at least he died in his beloved country surrounded by family and friends on holy Fasika Sunday that itself is blessing.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:21

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Comment from: Andinet [Visitor]

Emaye Ethiopia has lost a great legend today. May his soul rest in peace!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:25

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Comment from: abebe [Visitor]

All EThiopians should be mourning for....without racial and religious divisions!!!!
MAY GOD BLESS HIS SOUL!!!
REST IN PEACE TILAHUN GESSESE!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:26

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Comment from: blen [Visitor]

i dont know how i'm goint get over this? May god bless your soul R.I.P
love you for ever!i have all his songs in my ipod even some timemes people ask he wasnt my generation how i alwyas listen to his music? Gash Tilish is my hero!i love his musics all of them! OMG cant see the key bord again coz of teers.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:31

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Comment from: AKA.AK [Visitor]

I AM very sad deepest condolence to Tilahun gessesse family and the entire Ethiopia people

DR Tilahun gessesse rest in peace

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:32

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Comment from: NegestA [Visitor]

Yohnes Amsterdam, do you know anything about music? Or Tilahun or any art for that matter. I am ashamed of you. Tilahun has been the FATHER OF ETHIOPIAN MUSTIC, always being himself and has his own style. The new singers (no offend pls if there may be any)are coping him. There will never be like Tilahun in the future he will ways remain unique to Ethiopian music. Peace

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:35

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Comment from: Abba Guracha [Visitor]

Best singer in Amharic Best singer in Afan Oromo Yet, he made you forget your tribe A talent with no match A celebrity with natural common touch An embodiment of an era of Ethiopia A part of us is gone, oh man Oh Tilahun Rest in peace. From Canada

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:41

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Comment from: shawel [Visitor]

I am sorry to hear that. Tilahun Gessesse R.I.P

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:41

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Comment from: Guenet Yekebena [Visitor]

I am deeply sorry for his death I did enjoy his music when I was in my teens and early twenties but how can somebody compare HIM with our Saviour JESUS CHRIST.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:42

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Comment from: Abera from Maryland [Visitor]

I am not sure how words can explain what I am feeling now. Tilahun was truly Ethiopian Legend and man of the people. Although he passed away, he will remain as integral part of Ethiopian music for many years to come. Definitely, it is a sad day for Ethiopia in general and his fans in particular. It is also a turning point in Ethiopian music history. May God bless him and provide strength to his family and friends.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:44

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Comment from: Togona Dachassa [Visitor]

TILAHUN"s BODY died , but he is all the time alive, because of his extraordinary songs.
Tilahun Gessesse is Albert Enstien of music.
Tilahun is born to sing and he did
that till the very last minute of his life. The death of the superstar Tilahun Gessesse is a shocking news, however, his work remains eternal and Tilahun Gessess is not dead.
At this point I do not know what to say, the death of a a super unique
person of wonderful Ethiopian singer Tilahun Gessesse.
We miss him a lot, but we stay in touch with him with his songs.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:47

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Comment from: yared [Visitor]

TILAHUN THE GREATEST MAN EVER !!!!!!!
MANIM YEMAYETEKAW !!!! "MOT ENKAUAN CHEKENO WOSEDO KEMIASKEREN MENAL DEGAGEMO DAGEMEGNA BIFETEREN... AHEY"

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:53

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Comment from: Wai Wai SiiLu YereHaben GuunFan SiSiLu [Visitor]

the sad thing is in those old days Tilish, Kasa Tessema, Asefa Abate, Marry Armude, Bezu Bekele, etc had to struggle because Azmaris considered as bad people. these new singers should be grateful because they are free.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:54

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Comment from: Jemal1 [Visitor]

I am deeply saddened by sudden lose of Tilahun like most of us here!!!!
Ethiopia lost one of the greatest entertainers who entertained three generations of Ethiopians with his beautiful songs!

My deep condolences to his family!
RIP

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 17:57

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Comment from: Alafi [Visitor]

ITS IMPORTANT TO GATHER ALL TILAHUN'S WORKS AND OPEN A MUSEUM WHERE HIS WORKS COULD BE DISPLAYED SO THAT THE NEW AND COMING GENERATION KNOW OF THIS GREAT MAN. PLEASE, HE HAS PASSED NOW BUT SO THAT HIS WORKS LIVE FOREVER LETS WORK TOGETHER AND OPEN A MUSEUM. RIP TILAHUN GESSESE, ETHIOPIA LOVES YOU! :'(

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Comment from: armacho gonder [Visitor]

tile rest in peace my hero

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:14

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Comment from: tew belew [Visitor]

there was never been like you and there will never be one,you are the only one,RIP

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Comment from: Afework [Visitor]

May your soul rest in peace!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:15

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Comment from: Hiwot [Visitor]

May God rest his soul in peace. You will be missed by all of us.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:17

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Comment from: Abiy [Visitor]

Very sad news, We Ethiopians lost our greet singer and friend. He was our national image of music, harmony and love overall he touched every one of us.
My soul rest in peace!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:19

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Comment from: Mr. Zane Kent [Visitor]

በጣም የሚያሳዝን ዜና ነው። ሃገራችን
ትልቅ ሰው ነው የአጣችው። እግዚአብሔር
ካናዳም አሜርካም እንዲሁም ሀገር ቤት
የአሉትን ቤተሰቦች ያበርታችሁ።
መልካም ግዜ እንመኛለን ከከናዳ። በርቱ!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:21

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Comment from: Ambasel [Visitor]

Rest in peace Tilahun. And thank you for the wonderful songs.

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Comment from: Ambasel [Visitor]

R.I.P Tilahun. You will be missed.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:24

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Comment from: Selme [Visitor]

what a sad day for all Ethiopian. my depest soul goes to his family.
WHERE IS AL AMOUDI????????????????? how come i haven't heard anything from him?

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:26

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Comment from: Assta B. Gettu [Visitor]

Tilahun Gessese, one of the best Ethiopian singers, would be remembered forever for his many contributions of different songs to the Ethiopian people. One of his best songs, as I remember, is “Monolizayenesh.”

As he had entertained millions of Ethiopians, young and old, with his memorable songs, May the Almighty God receive his soul with the melodies of the heavenly angels.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:28

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Comment from: de [Visitor]

The greateset singer of all time Tilahun Gessesse, was an Ethiopian hero. May God bless his soul!

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Comment from: Aden1 [Visitor]

May God bless his soul and be with him to rest in peace. My deepest condolence to his children, family, friends and funs.

Millions of people have loved others and their countries with the reinforcement of Tilahun Gessesses’s music. He was a life of weddings, celebrations, love, joy and hope.

It is as if that generation had come to its end. He broke the fast of Easter on Sunday in celebration of the day Jesus Christ won over death. Tilahun is immortal and will remain in the memories of millions of people. I am choking with tears, but also relieved he knew, he had made millions of people so happy in good and bad times. Considering death is inevitable to all of us, his family and funs should find comfort and celebrate his music. A man like him did not die; he accomplished and rested.

I believe his last marriage could have been a comfort for him; and in some of his video interviews, his beautiful wife joined him. If there is an address to mail her and his children condolence cards, please post it.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:40

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Comment from: BESOTE [Visitor]

Unforgettable,Loving,Humble...Tilahun it was not a long ago we were talking about you,i would say three days ago. We were singing the song " Alemazen Ayiche, Alemazen bayate, lelagnewa Alemaze betemeta deneget..." ; Wow I never thought we would loose you this quick :no:

If only i was to be given the chance to see you once again, I would again tell you how much i love you and admire you. If only i was able to be next to you i would give you a kiss on your forehead and tell you that you're my hero,if i only i knew where you were i could have sat next to you tell you how i always cry when i listen to your song " MINIM GIZE BEHONE ANCHIN KIFU AYENEKA".

I could only tell myself to be strong and to not let your legacy be forgotten. You've paid your deeds to your country, but we owe you big time and we shall payback with great RESPECT AND HONOR.

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY !

U.S.A

-BESOTE

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:40

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Comment from: TeddesseBirruuIsMyHero4Ever [Visitor]

Rest In Peace Tilahun.We wish you stayed longer but you had to go we understand.Tilahun YOU WILL BE MISSED!!!RIP Again.

Teddesse.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:42

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Comment from: Beza [Visitor]

I was so happy when they told me it was meles who passed away. Now that I heard it was Tilahun i'm crying my heart out!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:43

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Comment from: nini [Visitor]

bless your heart tilahun
we will miss u forever !!!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:47

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Comment from: workatl [Visitor]

The Hero of Ethiopian Music

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Comment from: nini [Visitor]

i am glad u made it home!!!!!!!!!!!

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Comment from: gigi [Visitor]

OUR CONDOLENCES TO YOUR FAMILY OUR PRAYERS WILL BE ALWAYS WITH YOU. LOTS OF LOVE FOR TILAHUN

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Comment from: zuzu [Visitor]

THE KING DIES...OH MY GOD THE VOICE DIES... More than half a century on the stage,Let god give us the strength..EYUAT SITNAFIKEEEEEEE, GN...TEARS ROLLING DOWN MY CHEEK...

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:50

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Comment from: Abesha [Visitor]

Tile Ethiopian hero, Ethiopian precious son, Ethiopian gold, Ethiopian important person in history. I wouldn't think his death on "Tinsaye" day, I am shoked. You touched Ethiopia, you touched us on bad and good days!!!!!!

I know you don't die in your sole, I know you have a better place with 'Almighty God', Please GOD save him & entertain him, as he entertain "your poor people, Ethiopians" As he was sharing his joy and sorrow with your poor people Ethiopians!!!!!!!!!!!!

God Bless his sole and his family,

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 18:57

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Comment from: DoroWet [Visitor]

Oh My God, that sad. Rest in peace!

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Comment from: kehali-California [Visitor]

My condolence to his family and my great people of Ethiopia. God bless him for his extraordinary job to enlighten and inspire many great artists, but most importantly for his being emblem to our precoius culture throughout the world because of his great voice.
He is and will be in the heart of every and all of Ethiopians today and forever.
May God rest him in peace.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:03

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Comment from: Bezabih [Visitor]

A gifted man who keept the cuntry glooed together by presaching national identity over division.
Now we all hung on to his good music and eternal memory. Thank you God for giving us TG for the last Fifty years.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:07

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Comment from: misrak [Visitor]

thanx for all the good work and your beautiful songs, i will miss you big time tile
i consider my self lucky to have picture with him many years ago gash tilahun & his freind abinet was in new york visiting and they happen to be in an ethiopian restaurant where me and my freind was eating, and we went and shook his hand and took picture with him, and later the asked as if we know any abesha place to go to and we were happy to show them around so we rode wit them in their limosine and i had a best time of my life and i will never forget that day
i will miss him

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Comment from: zuzu [Visitor]

BAYN EYETEYAYUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!
WOGENOCH, COULD WE EVER GET OVER THE BEREAVEMENT????

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Comment from: Adnaki [Visitor]

IAM please don't compare Tilahun with Jesus Christ nor think of him as one. He is a human being and it was a must for him to die when his time is up in this world just like everyone else (Elivis Presley). We all wish him to rest in peace!

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Comment from: Chagni [Visitor]

OOOOhhhhhhh what a bad day for all his
lovers May GOD Bless Teleshes's soul
Chagni
California

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:18

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Comment from: kidan_usa [Visitor]

Tilahun i will always respect you and you work. today the day we lost the music king who rule the stage wisely and greatly. you are the king of king. Nobody will ever change you. you are the king

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Comment from: Maji [Visitor]

ዛሬ ላይ ሲያስብ የነገን ኑሮ
የህይወት ተቃራኒ አጥምዶት ኖሮ
በምን ይጠርጥር በጥበብ ሰክሮ::

ለፍቅር ለደስታ ለሃዘን መከራ
የስሜታችን እስትንፋስ የአንደበታችን ካራ
የባህላችን መሰረት የጥበቡን ጣራ
ምነው እንደ ክፉ ሰኞም ተጣራ::

ከኪነ ጥበባት መንደር ጎልተህ ብናይ
ሞት ቀናተኛ አሸለበህ ወይ?

ደግ አይበረክት አዕላፍ ብንሳሳ
ጥላሁን ቢለየን እኛም አንረሳ
ህያው ጥበቦቹ በትውልድ ተወርሳ
ዘላለማዊ ናት ትኖራለች እርሷ::

አፈር ይቅለልህ ሁከት አይረብሽህ
ዝንተ_ዓለም ዕረፍት በሰላም ያሸልብህ::

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:23

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Comment from: sami [Visitor]

TILAHUN... Let the palms of ALLAH grows with you and ur families.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:26

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Comment from: Tulu [Visitor]

It is sad to lose brother Tilahun. He was my hero. A Genuine human being. A loyal and dedicated Ethiopian.

A lesson should be learned from this patriot Ethiopian who was born to an Amara father and an Oromo mother.

He lead his life in a positive, truthful and unselfish way.

He will be missed. May his soul rest in peace.

My condolences to all his families and Ethiopian brothers and sisters.

We lost a big brother/father/son.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:28

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Comment from: Tazabi [Visitor]

You have Teddy in your place Tile.

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Comment from: yedc Birtukan [Visitor]

Tilahun was one of those rarity that touched people like no other! So many romances, marriages,memories... you made us feel alive!
Thank you and R.I.P.
Birtukan in DC.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:41

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Comment from: MG [Visitor]

Tilahun is 68 years old. It is not enough time to live and die. But He leaves behind a very good legend for which we remember him for ever and ever. Thank you for your service. R.I.P.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:45

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Comment from: MG [Visitor]

u..uu.ta ayaskefam sileyu tewado....
kezih yebelete keyet yimta merdo....
can be sound track for his funeral.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 19:49

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Comment from: TSEDAY YEHUALASHET [Visitor]

MAY YOUR SOUL REST IN PEACE!YOU WILL BE MISSED DR. TILAHUN GESSESSE!
TSEDAY FROM TEXAS

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:03

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Comment from: OLYAD [Visitor]

Tilahun is ethiopian hero. We miss him. May May god bless his soul.

Your golden jobb is with us for ever.
Ruhii isattii waaqayyoo haa araaramu, waaqayyoo maati isaa yeroo gaddaa kana keessatii jajjabina isaanii ha keennu.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:13

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Comment from: TG [Visitor]

It is a very very sad day to all Ethiopians arround the world. we lost a great man, a legend and a true hero and a music icon. Mr Thilahun your music and your good work will live forever. May God bless your soul.Rest in peace. May God bless his family. You will be greatly missed.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:14

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Comment from: JBull [Visitor]

Tilahun is gone but his legend LIVES ON FOREVER.
May he rest in peace!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:19

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Comment from: DavoxSpace.com [Visitor]

Ethiopia lost a treasure, a legend, an entertainer, a father and a musical icon; Dr. Tilahun Gessese.
We express our deepest condolence to the families and fans of a Musical Hero.
May Your Soul Rest In Peace.
DavoxSpace.com

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:27

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Comment from: Selememaster [Visitor]

God bless and forgive his sins.Every body is equal in the eyes of God, just pray for him.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:36

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Comment from: alula [Visitor]

Tile we going to miss you. You have transformed Ethiopian music like nobody else and your legacy will live on forever. May God bless your soul!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:37

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Comment from: JJ [Visitor]

Rip you are and were my tope 3 best singer ever

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:44

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Comment from: sahilene [Visitor]

tilahun is the great person of ethiopian heart he is passing over for ever not coming back again may GOD REST HIS SOUL PEACE my heart is so broke GOD might be give srength to his family, for all ethiopian ppl we love you forever Tilye you are our father specially your voice is flow like the blue nile river over the land, over our ear for ever may GOD REST YOUR SOUL PEACE. TILAHUN your greatest voice remind me for ever

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:50

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Comment from: Arthuro [Visitor]

A man of thousand memories, you will always live in the heart of many Ethiopians.My condolences to his families and close friends.
RIP,

Let's not forget what causes his death, we can save millions of others. He worked hard to bring solutions...let his dream live

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:58

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Comment from: Artist Tewodros Legesse (Agape) [Visitor]

Today Ethiopia lost one of the greatest gift and talent the country ever received from God.

Dear Dr. Tilahun, Although you are no more with us and Ethiopia in flesh,Just like King Solomon of the Bible, You will be remembered in the heart of Ethiopians and Ethiopian history for ever.
Rest in Peace.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 20:59

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Comment from: meseret [Visitor]

O my God O my God it's very very sad we lost a legend nobody will replace him ...

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 21:09

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Comment from: Get [Visitor]

Basically, I do not like music, except Tilahun's. I am stun and couldn't believe it.

Rest in peace
Get, ON

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 21:11

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Comment from: Didi Fetch [Visitor]

It is the end of an era. Every Ethiopian over the age of 30 has something to remember about an event in his or her lives, when they hear one of Tilahun's songs. There is nothing in the world that Tilahun did not sing about, and his songs touched many lives.
Didi.
Washington, DC

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 21:23

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Comment from: Chebude [Visitor]

RIP

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Comment from: Halafi Mengedi [Visitor]

pasted from other website

The Tukur Ambesa medical school is better than the first aid trained woyane fighters. Read below:

One thing I want to say is that Ethiopias health care system got to improve. I listened to ETV about the circumstances of his death. I was even more sadden to learn how it may have prevented this death and/or give him more time. It was a classic death of heart attack.

During heart attach,
People will complain of chest pain, funny feeling in the chest, difficulty of breath, arm pain and in severe cases wheezing. When people go to a hospital, they should be give immediately without delay the following: Oxygen, nitro, aspirin and even morphin before transfering the patinet anywhere. I can not believe they told them to drive to another hospital while he was suffering of an attack. They will have been taken to court if it was here. I know we are poor country but for the sake of God, shouldn't we have some sort of first aid available at any place. No hospital should return patients or refere patient without first given first aid. This Addis Ababa, it is not rural Ethiopia.

It is a sad day and so shame to the hospital who told them to drive away to another hospital without checking the patinet first. The government should take this lesson and force the health department to establish some sort of regulation so that this never happens again. Just taking simple steps can save a lot of people. Heart attack and stroke should be given no time. There is a short window to save patients during those two cases and every effort should be attempted before transfering patient.

Also, do not we have an ambulance system to carry Tilahun to hospital? Very sad.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 21:37

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Comment from: Tazabiw [Visitor]

I was so shocked when I saw the news. We love you so so much Tilahun. You will always stay in our heart. My condolences to his families. You will always be the role model of our musicians.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 21:40

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Comment from: Michael [Visitor]

I consider myself lucky to see a legendary singer in person. You were the greatest gift to our country and shall be remembered forever.

May the good Lord rest your soul!!!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 21:41

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Comment from: bebe [Visitor]

very sad news.lbhgo9

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Comment from: girma worku [Visitor]

rest in pease

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Comment from: sara [Visitor]

tilahun you might passed away but you are big like a country no body forget their country and you too. maygod keep you in heven

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Comment from: fiyameta [Visitor]

My condolences to his family.
May you rest in peace!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 21:53

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Comment from: sarah [Visitor]

you may leave us but we will never forget you for ever and ever.RIP

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Comment from: Dawit Mehari [Visitor]

"Legend’s and their great work always stay alive",..... even though you are not with us any more, your legacy will transcend and remind us how great you were. Rest in peace buddy.
May God give his family and loved ones the strength to sustain this hard time.

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Comment from: sarah [Visitor]

you may leave us but we will never forget you for ever and ever.RIP

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Comment from: ethiopia [Visitor]

my heart felt condolences to his familly.
Tilhaun loves Ethiopia,Ethiopia loves him this is what God shows us.
May God bless Tilhaun and that holly country Ethiopia

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Comment from: Entoto [Visitor]

We'll NEVER forget you! May GOD bless your soul!!!

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Comment from: sarah [Visitor]

there
is no word to express my feeling losing A GREAT ONE.RIP.Until we meet.

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Comment from: Warrior [Visitor]

Dear Telahun, My god bless your soul for ever. you are our hero and icon. You touched Ethiopians life in many different ways. You will always remain in our heart for ever. Peace

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 22:08

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Comment from: B [Visitor]

I'm deeply saddened by this news. Your legacy will live on in every Ethiopian heart. A nice monument should be erected in the city of Addis Ababa for your unparalleled excellence, if not a music school. Passing my condolences to his family, I'd like to kindly request them to set up fundraising for the above mentioned cause. Sincerely, B From New York City

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Comment from: buffetlagar [Visitor]

Telahun! May god bless your soul. You are the true Ethiopian legend. You gave everything you had to your society. We have a lot to learn from you. My deepest condolences to his beloved familly.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 22:09

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Comment from: Woooobshet [Visitor]

Thank you very much for you Gashe Tilahun.
That is it.

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Comment from: Ambie [Visitor]

Rest in peace, the king of Ethiopian music.
You will be missed deeply.

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Comment from: mengistu [Visitor]

enameseginalen our hero Tilahun
be the happiest of all wherever you are staying.
Holly Heaven Must be Your Right Place.

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Comment from: Beniam [Visitor]

R.I.P Tilahun Gessese. Nebs Yimar

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 22:24

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Comment from: Bahrzafu [Visitor]

Halafi Wolf shut up! diverting topic as usual, pack up your Bututto back to your Beles land MoyaLam WoyanE!

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Comment from: Bahrzafu [Visitor]

Halafi Wolf shut up! diverting topic as usual, pack up your Bututto back to your Beles land MoyaLam WoyanE!

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Comment from: kidist from New Jersey [Visitor]

A truely sad time for Ethiopia and all Ethiopians abroad. Dear Tilahun, may you have happiness and joy in your afterlife as you have left the current and future generations with your lifetime work. I am honored to have had the opportunity to meet you in person during your tour in Europe many years ago. May your family have the strength to go through this time and and find comfort. My prayers are with your family.

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Comment from: Mesfin [Visitor]

What a sad news to bear. Thank you for your service Dr. Tilahun. I grew up listening to you and will always remember those thoughtful meaningful songs of yours.

Rest in peace hero, rest in peace legend, rest in peace the one and the only.

From Seattle

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Comment from: Mesfin [Visitor]

What a sad news to bear. Thank you for your service Dr. Tilahun. I grew up listening to you and will always remember those thoughtful meaningful songs of yours.

Rest in peace hero, rest in peace legend, rest in peace the one and the only.

From Seattle

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Comment from: Zman [Visitor]

It is a sad day. May god bless his sole. I LOVE YOU MAN

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 22:50

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Comment from: ribka [Visitor]

We will miss you and I know it is sad not to have you, but there is something that we all need to underestand: he is blessed that his life ended in his country that he loved very much...........God is wounderful for wounderful people. there is no doubt that he is resting peacfully and angles are welcoming him with joy.
May god give his family and all ethiopian people the strength.
WE WILL ALWAYS BE PROUD OF YOU AND YOUR WORK WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR EVER. GOD BLESSSSSSSSSSSSS

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 22:53

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Comment from: observer [Visitor]

My deepest sympathy goes to surviving family of Tilahun and Ethiopia itself. The nation has lost a legend. Tilahun Gessese is a big name in Ethiopia. Every one knows and every body at lest have listened to his voice.
Tilahun's body has died today but he will be with the living forever. The current generation and the future generation will entertain and enjoy with Tilahun for ever.
The moment I heard this sad news, my memory went back home and as a child I am hearing a music from a loud speaker of a passing by BUS loud speeker saying
"Ene lihun enji yemaltekim rikash
Minim gize behone anchin kifu aynkash". Of all the memories why this I don't know.
Let his soul rest in peace.

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Comment from: samuel [Visitor]

Tilahun was one of the best i deeply felt sad he has contributed a lot for love peace and humanity on his music but that is how God want it may the good lord rest his soul in peace i wish his family and for the ethiopians that loves his music a deep condolences

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 23:06

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Comment from: yonas [Visitor]

I'm so saddened by the death of Gash Tilahun Gessese.That country will never be the same without him.
May God bless his soul!!

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 23:11

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Comment from: yared [Visitor]

MELEYAYET MOT NEWE LETEWADED SEW.... :'(

:'ERE WUSHET NEW BELUGNE ERE WAYENE WAYENE BELU ERE TILAHUN CHEKEN YASALEFENEW ZEMEN DESTAN YAYENEBET TEMELESO BEMETA AHUN MENALEBET ERE GUD FELA

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Comment from: yared [Visitor]

GASHE TILAHUN SELAMTAYE YEDRESEH :'(

TARIKACHINE TILAHUN

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Comment from: observer [Visitor]

My deepest sympathy goes to surviving family of Tilahun and Ethiopia itself. The nation has lost a legend. Tilahun Gessese is a big name in Ethiopia. Every one knows and every body at lest have listened to his voice.
Tilahun's body has died today but he will be with the living forever. The current generation and the future generation will entertain and enjoy with Tilahun for ever.
The moment I heard this sad news, my memory went back home and as a child I am hearing a music from a loud speaker of a passing by BUS loud speeker saying
"Ene lihun enji yemaltekim rikash
Minim gize behone anchin kifu aynkash". Of all the memories why this I don't know.
Let his soul rest in peace.

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Comment from: simna [Visitor]

I AM SO SAD, MAY GOD REST UR SOUL IN HEAVEN.I LOVE U

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Comment from: Micheal [Visitor]

I don’t know what to say. It is very sad news I have ever heard. Tilahun is a man who spent the whole of his life by praising the beauty, hospitality, etc of the country he loves to death. He is irreplaceable. He sang about everything, love/ hate, hunger/ wealth, happiness/sadness,.you name it. I can say no body loves and cry for that country to his level. May your soul rest in peace. Finally, Tilleye you will be remembered by all of us and the generation to come.

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Comment from: dereje from seattle [Visitor]

I don't think I will be able to listen ethiopian music for a while unless it is Tilahun.He isnot only a music legend but also a proud ethiopian who put his country first before any money or political interest.

Permalink 04/20/09 @ 23:51

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Comment from: Wondoson Hailu Y. [Visitor]

Silver Spring in Maryland, U.S.A
He who has gone, so we but cherish his memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living man.
Hold tight to memories for comfort.
Lean on your friends for strength, and always remember how much you are cared about.
As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.
Like a bird singing in the rain, let grateful memories survive in time of sorrow.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace, prayers and blessings.
And you should always know, wherever you may go, No matter where you are, WE will never be far away
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.
In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing.
May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you.
Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow.
You are in our prayers.
May your memories give you strength.
Whom the heart of man shuts out, Sometimes the heart of God takes in, And fences them all round about, With silence ‘mid the world’s loud din.
Remember that we love and care about you.
May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.

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Comment from: Teddy [Visitor]

I just heard the news and i am deeply sad. He was exceptional hero. When ever he talk about Ethiopia..he cried. His love for Ethiopia was unmeasurable. I would like to express my deep sympathy to all Ethiopians.

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Comment from: beza [Visitor]

sad we lost him great hero
rest in peace

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Comment from: zeni bekele [Visitor]

I am really sorry to hear this sad news.and rest in peace

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Comment from: betty [Visitor]

i miss u allready telyeeeeeeee. ur # 1 fan

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 00:25

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Comment from: zeni bekele [Visitor]

sorry to hear that Tillahun Gessese passed away

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Comment from: ZD [Visitor]

You are alive by your immortal songs, RIP

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Comment from: Habeshaw [Visitor]

A legendary Artist like Tilahun Gessese rarely born and accomplishes the duty with such passion in one country once in a century.

May God rest your soul in peace.

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Comment from: solomon Nessibu [Visitor]

Ethiopia has lost one of her favorite son in Tilahun Gessesse.But his memory will be with millions of Ethiopian for ever.May GOD bless your sol Tilahun.

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Comment from: Jordan [Visitor]

A maverick and a uniter has passed away. The only legend Ethiopian will remember as equal their national flag. He cried for his country for generations. Now, time for the country to cry for him.

Rest In Peace!!

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Comment from: Ferensai Legasion [Visitor]

Tilahun Gessesse (Amharic: ጥላሁን ገሠ&#4640

(also spelled Telahun Gesesse or Tlahoun Gèssèssè) was an Ethiopian singer. He was born on September 29, 1940, in Addis Ababa and died on April 19, 2009.

Gessesse was born to Woizero Gete Gurmu and Ato Gessesse Negusse. When he was fourteen years old, he was taken by his grandfather to Waliso where he began attending Ras Gobena Elementary School.

As time went by, his interest in music became increasingly clear, although his grandfather urged him to concentrate on his academic studies. The Ras Gobena School Principal Mr. Shedad (who was from Sudan), encouraged Gessesse's interest in music and urged him to go to Sudan to pursue his music career. Although Gessesse did not go to Sudan, he took Mr. Shedad's advice very seriously. When Woizro Negatwa Kelkai, Ato Eyoel Yohanes and others artists from the Hager Fikir Theatre came to his school to perform, Gessesse took the opportunity to discuss his interest in music with Ato Eyoel. He was told to go to Addis Ababa if he wanted to pursue a career in the field.

Gessesse left school to go to Addis Ababa, a journey he began on foot without his grandfather's consent. When his grandfather realized that Tilahun was no longer in Woliso, he informed Gessesse's great-aunt in Tulu Bolo. After Gessesse traveled fifteen kilometers on foot, he was caught in Tulu Bolo and stayed overnight with his great-aunt Woizero Temene Bantu. The next day, he was forced to return back to his grandfather in Woliso. Since his interest in music lay deep in his heart, Gessesse chose not to stay at his grandfather's house in Woliso. After staying only one night at his grandfather’s house, he again began his journey to Addis Ababa, this time hiding himself in the back of a loaded truck.

In Addis Ababa, Gessesse was first hired by the Hager Fikir Association, which is now known as Hager Fikir Theater. After a few years at the Hager Fikir Theater, he joined the Imperial Bodyguard Band where he became a leading star singer. During his time with the band, Gessesse ran afoul of the government after the attempted coup d'état of December 1960 by the Imperial Bodyguard. He was arrested and put in prison for a time.
- From Wapedia-Wiki

እስከዛሬ
አልሞከርኩም
አልገጠምኩም

ዛሬ ግን
ሞቱ ነካኝ
ሀዘን ገባኝ
እናም ጫርኩኝ

ያ ድምጻዊ - ያ ዜመኛ
ተራው ደርሶ - ሄደ ከኛ

በትንሳኤው - በመነሻው
ምነው እሱን - ሞት አማረው

ግና ደግሞ - ደስም አለኝ
እንደሀሳቡ - እንደተመኘው
በሀገሬ አፈር - ሞቴን እንዳለው
ማታውን ገብቶ - ሌቱን አረፈው

አንቺ ሀ ገ ር
አንቺ አ ፈ ር
ኢ ት ዮ ጵ ያ
በያ - በያ
እንግዳሽን - ተቀበያ

ይህን 'የሁሉ ' - የአገር ሰው
በዛ አፈርሽ - በናፈቀው
እ .ቅ .ፍ አርጊው
ከእትብቱ - አገናኚው

ጥላሁን
ደህናሁን ::

___________

ናፍቆት
ሚያዝያ 12 ቀን 2001 አ .ም .
From CyberEthiopia.com

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Comment from: Tewolde [Visitor]

I knew Tilahun personally as a friend for more than 36 years. He was a great man. Humiliating news! :no:

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Comment from: B [Visitor]

To add some: National day of mourning should be observed on the day of his burial. ... everybody should get at least half day off from work on that day.

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Comment from: Keffelew A [Visitor]

Tilahun touched every person in Ethiopia, We all loved his music. Great person, unreachable talent. We lost him, he will be remembered by all. May his soul rest in peaceful.

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Comment from: haileyesus [Visitor]

God gives and only God takes,you had laid foot print in the sand of life, you are a true Ethiopian,may your soul rest in peace and the country you so much love continue to cheerish your good work.

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Comment from: Keffelew A. [Visitor]

Tilahun touched every person in Ethiopia, We all loved his music. Great person, unreachable talent. We lost him, he will be remembered by all. May his soul rest in peaceful.

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Comment from: diasporaw [Visitor]

what a disturbing news, wow!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 01:12

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Comment from: mered t [Visitor]

Tilahun Gessese might have died in the flesh today,but his beautiful voice and memorable classics will always be in the hearts of all Ethiopians all over the world. he was a bigger than life entertainer who loved what he does and did it at a level one could only watch with amusement. even death couldn't take tilahun from his beloved Ethiopia,where he is embeded in her gold red and green forever!!!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 01:15

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Comment from: MENTIKO [Visitor]

TILI JUST WE LOVE U AND WE MISS U

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 01:28

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Comment from: Ali roble [Visitor]

Sorry to hear the sad news. We all grew with his music and style. Coincidenntally and truly unaware of his failing health conditions, I just bought one of his DCs for 4 dollars on last Sunday from little store the in hood. It was just coindence, I guest. When I got into store and browsed for awhile to find my favorite Ethiopian vocalists, I recognized no more than dozen faces including him among tons of other new strange,faces and names, which are probably new generation. I personally stuck with oldies of both Amharic, Somali and Oromo songs and singers, except Afro from the new generation. Since I already had most of them, including Mohamoud Ahmed, Alemayo Eshettu, Kuku Sebssibe,Asteter Aweke, Hibist Tiruneh, Ali Birra, Afro, Ephrem and few other I pull out his CDs.

May Allah bless upon soul, amine!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 01:47

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Comment from: tefera [Visitor]

sorry to hear the bad news he was great "yakital enji hulun neger meserat betam kelale nw sewenes mamat" his best song may god rest his soul in his place

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 02:12

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Comment from: real [Visitor]

May God bless your sole Gashee Tilahun, my deepest sympthy to the family, friends and for the loving and caring people of Ethiopia. we lost a great man. Tilahun desrves to be layed to rest among the kings and queens of Ethiopia!!!

R.I.P Doctor Tilahun.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 02:13

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Comment from: Habesha [Visitor]

A lot has been said about the legend, and that will sayed forever. He is and will be the father of Ethiiopian art histry.

I have never seen my Dad crying untill today, atlist not infront of his kids, but today he sobed infront of me and he said 'now we lost our voice and joy' I cried with him relating little memories I had with Tilahuns Song.

My dad always told me how Tilahun related his songs with the his present situations, and what a memory they had with his songs and with hagerfikir friends,and more.....so whenever I listen Tilahuns voice I feel the presence of my Dad with me.

Tilahun is a pearl and precious jewel IN THE LIVES OF MANY. A Light is darkened in the lifes of majority Ethiopians, that will never be replaced.

As he always loved his people and his country, he might be a reason for saving a lot of ethiopians diying because of poor medical attention, for those who are just forgotten because of careless nurses and Doctors. I hope the adminstration of the hospital who told the family to drive to another hospital would get sued, so other facilities would learn a lesson

Tilahun will always remain in our memories. His death is physical, but psychologically, he is always with us.
I wonder where Hella (His daughter) would be, any way my deepest condolecence for the whole family.

R.I.P

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 02:24

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Comment from: Firew [Visitor]

Tiliye Anbesaw yager Awraw may god rest your life in peace. Your music will always stay in the heart of your fellow Ethiopians. Tinfashe Tekerso yikemet Malkesha yih new yemotku ken yene mastawesha.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 02:35

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Comment from: Maraki [Visitor]

Yasazenal. Everything in this world passes.
Guys, it is better to be wise and believe
and accept Jesus so that one can have
eternal life. The bible says, who ever
believes in Jesus will not perish but have
everlasting life. What matters most when
somebody dies is whether he believed and
accepted Jesus but nothing else!

May God help us all to realize what is wise!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 02:54

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Comment from: mulu [Visitor]

R.I.P tilahun. thou you passed away your memorries and musics will live forever.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 02:58

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Comment from: tazabe [Visitor]

What a sad News may God bless his soul. Will always be remembered by all Ethiopians and every generation.

Regards
Tazabe

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 03:02

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Comment from: General Wuchu [Visitor]

He was a great singer, may the almighty bless his soul?
His work need to be preserved, for the next generations to enjoy.

Bye Tilahun, say hi to Buzunesh Bekele till we all join you when our day comes.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 03:23

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Comment from: kursi [Visitor]

u r one of the best singer that country had. I grow up listening ur songs. your songs are touchy and full of senses. they move anyone who listened to them even if they don't speak the language.
R.I.P Tilahun.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 03:37

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Comment from: thomas [Visitor]

God blees u tilye. you always in our heart. i shocked when i hear this bad news.peace and rest .

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Comment from: sunygatew [Visitor]

we send our deepest sad for his family&all ethiopian we miss agrate ethiopiansinger from jerusalam

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Comment from: Shegaw - Yayew Hulu Yidenekal [Visitor]

Thanks God - for the first time no one mention anything about Meles or his administration

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Comment from: Dibaba [Visitor]

He went home. We should celebrate his legacy.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 04:13

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Comment from: Temesgen [Visitor]

Every Ethiopian loves the great VOCALIST TILAHUN GESSESSE, but Yonas Amsterdam is the only odd person ever to claim hatred to the King of Ethiopian music Tilahun Gessesse.
Our country Ethiopia lost her beloved, greatest of all Ethiopian vocalists and singers the country ever blessed to have.
A friend of mine from Philadelphia heralded me the death of our great Ethiopian singer Tilahun. We are saddened by the loss. We all are mortals, but Tilahun’s life time contributions and achievements make his death a unique loss to all Ethiopians. Tilahun considers Ethiopia and Ethiopians as his life and his property. Everybody knows the late Tilahun was the true son of Ethiopia under all the circumstances our country had gone through.
God rest Tilahun’s soul in peace.
I wish the best of time and strength to his family,supporters and lovers.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 04:14

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Comment from: samson [Visitor]

It is a great loss.May god be with you and your family.With your songs you
inriched our soul.THANK YOU

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 04:15

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Comment from: Hagos [Visitor]

Tilahun leaved for Ethiopia and died for Ethiopia. Even his death enormously serves his country by bringing about almost everyone irresistibly together and united. Even Meles and Tamagn spoke on same side today. This is the first time in nazret.com's history that we all agreed and have same feeling on a news. This is what Ethiopia means. Oromigna, Amarigna, ... Tilahun, ... have always been there and will always be there. There is no other way because it is promised to us from God. Love you all.

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Comment from: hann [Visitor]

may your soul rest in peace. condolences to family, friends, fans and all ethiopians.

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Comment from: Bob [Visitor]

ooo Very Sad day for all Ethiopian. Ethiopia lost the biggest treasure RIP Tilahun.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 04:37

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Comment from: Selam [Visitor]

Gash Tilahun,

What can I say....Rest in sweet peace FOREVER!

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Comment from: Daniel [Visitor]

Ethiopia has just lost the Bold Icon!!

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Comment from: habeshaw [Visitor]

Nebse yemar,telshi!!

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Comment from: gebreal [Visitor]

O.God!! Ato Tilahun I grew up being fed with sweet honey voice.Now you'r gone,though the Ethiopian people remain enjoing your
music and you shall stay flowering
for ever in our hert. We (Ethiopians)love you we cherish you, we adore you Tilye. Though it's natural to die but we fill like we'r robed our best friend who, in time of our sorrow or happines and jubulation interprates our hertfillings in his music gave us
back sweetend with his everlasting voice.
With this message I wish the family of Ato Tilahun, his friends and the all Ethiopians moch spritual strangth. May God lessen
their grief and bless the soul of Ato Tilahun.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 05:05

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Comment from: Getenet Alebachew [Visitor]

I'm deeply touched by Tilahun's death. Eventhough, we may not be able to see him physically any more, we will continue to be enlivened by the legacy he left for us.

May God let the soil be a straw for him.

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Comment from: Goitay [Visitor]

May God rest his soul in heaven!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 05:24

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Comment from: Daniel Kebede [Visitor]

TILYE, YOU ARE THE UNDISPUTED FAVORITE SON OF ETHIOPIA. YOUR LEGEND WILL LIVE FOREVER IN THE HEART AND MIND OF ETHIOPIANS. REST IN PEACE BROTHER…

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 05:25

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Comment from: Yesuf [Visitor]

What a sad news? Ethiopia is in mourning for the loss of the founding and corner stone of Ethiopian Music Art. May your soul rest peace Tilahun

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Comment from: Alex [Visitor]

Dr. Tilahun,

You are lucky! Who else so great and so much loved as you are!

The secret: you were not just a singer-you were a patriot too!

Folks, Ethiopia misses an icon!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 05:53

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Comment from: mahder [Visitor]

May GOD rest his soul in peace in heaven .

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 05:58

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Comment from: Winny [Visitor]

Tilahun is the best singer ever born in Ethiopia….his voice radiates and quality like none other. His voice takes your heart, mind and soul to new places. He has the voice, the gift and the talent to make him the best singer ever. He knew how to use his talent, his voice is amazing.

I don’t think, we can have “Best male Ethiopian Singer” list without him.

Tilahun is just the bet of best…..Love his work...respect him lots.

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Comment from: Fesseha M.Dawed [Visitor]

Dear Tilahun Gessese You you fought life and you won it and you lived it. You lead us to the rightous ways of love. truth ,and through all sector of life. Your life was always legendery and at last you choose the right place to live. you have gone through the right route of life.And sooner or later we will follow you and rest in pease. You legend lasts forever.

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Comment from: alex paris [Visitor]

A man whose life is devoted for Ethiopian music contribute a lot for the country May god be with him and his family.

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Comment from: sweden [Visitor]

big loss to ethiopian

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Comment from: alex paris [Visitor]

From alex paris
We lost a man whose life is devoted for Ethiopian music and contribute a lot for the country he was a great man May God be with him and his Family.

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Comment from: Motbynor [Visitor]

I express my deep condolences to my district and school friends Minyahel Telahun, Enewenegn Telahun, the rest family members, relatives and close friends. Telahun was, is and shall be the legend, icon, king of kings, father of the Ethiopian music and simply a generous man who shared the inside out, the up and dawn life of the Ethiopian people. Let God rest his soul in peace.

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Comment from: AddisBoy [Visitor]

I am all tears, may his soul rest in peace. He was and will remain a bright source of emotion and inspiration for millions. A deep bow in appreciation of his unmatched achievments and in loving memory...

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Comment from: TAZABI [Visitor]

What a sad sad news!! You are a true legend Tilahun. You left us too soon. Thank you for the music and rest in peace!!!

You will be missed by many!!!!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 07:26

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Comment from: addiisss [Visitor]

The King of Ethiopian Pop
The Master of his art
The true patriotic son of Ethiopia
The best of the best of all times.
Tilahun, you will be missed, but your legacy is eternal.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 07:37

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Comment from: 1mele1ethiopia [Visitor]

Tilahun, may ur soul rest inpice. really i felt sad when i received this message, Tile is one on the best singer in Ethiopia :!:

we love him :!:

he's a very talented musician. i always remember him & he's lovebel music it will be inside of me the rest of my life. My God rest he's soul Amen :!:

specially for his family & Ethiopian's God give us strength. Amen :!:

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Comment from: Etsegenet Ayele [Visitor]

I'm so sadden by the news,
It's a big loss for Ethiopians.

Rest in peace !!!!!

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Comment from: cherkos [Visitor]

R.I.P DR. WE ALWAYS LOVE YOU!

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Comment from: Bekalu Yihune(UK) [Visitor]

MAY GOD LET THE SOUL OF A LEGENDARY SOUL AND MODERN SINGER REST IN PEACE.TILE, YOU ARE A LEGEND.THOUGH YOUR PHYSICAL BEING DIES YOUR MEMORY AND WORKS STAY LIVING IN EVERY ETHIOPIAN'S HEART FOR MANY MANY YEARS TO COME. YOU WILL BE SO MUCH MISSED. YOU ARE A SUPERHERO FOR US.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 08:09

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Comment from: Girma Wolde-Rufael [Visitor]

Death came and took a famous and popular Ethiopian Hero. We can only celebrate Tilahun's remarkable and selfless life and honor him by enjoying his timeless songs most of us grew up with. He has gone beyond the call of duty and has done his part for people and country. We will miss him for many years to come. We send our condolences to his extended family. May God bless them and be with them in this difficult time of grief and sorrow.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 08:26

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Comment from: wero [Visitor]

May God bless your sole Gashee Tilahun, my deepest sympthy to the family, friends and for the loving and caring people of Ethiopia.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 08:44

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Comment from: Esayas Tadesse [Visitor]

i'm so sorry
May god bless your soul.

Esayas T

Hartford Ct

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 08:47

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Comment from: L.W [Visitor]

Tilesh nefsehn yemarew betm enwedhalen lemelaw betesebocheh ena Ethiopian egziabher yatsnachehu :'(

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 08:47

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Comment from: Hann! [Visitor]

He sang about issues that hit too close to home: love, friendship, family, truth, beauty, country, liberity, justice, and unity. He made us laugh and cry. He was with us in good and bad times. He was with us when we date and when we celebrated marriage. And his voice was extraordinarily awesome. He would be remembered in Ethiopia for many gererations to come. Future generations of Ethiopians will talk about him like Western citizens do with regard to Beethoven and Mozart. May God rest his soul in peace.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 08:50

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Comment from: L.W [Visitor]

Tilish i'm so sorry very sad news GOD bless your sole we love you :'(

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 08:53

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Comment from: Ermias [Visitor]

Legendary...iconic ......a true rare talent.

He is universally admired for his wonderful talent for music.

May his soul rest in peace.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 09:00

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Comment from: Belay Zelekians [Visitor]

May His soul be in PEACE!! We missed our great father whose name remains alive for generations!! My condolences go his family including all his funs.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 09:29

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Comment from: Dagnu [Visitor]

I am so sad to hear the death of our legend singer & national hero, Telahun Gessese.
He will remain loved and remembered for a century to come.
I hope he will get a “state funeral “.
If not Telahun, then who????????

We miss you dearly,

DF

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 09:43

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Comment from: Tsige A [Visitor]

wow Tilahune you was hero for ethiopian people all the people goin to miss you and also you was my mom and my dad favoritie singer ever so I hope your family feeling good even thogh they sad good luck for all of us who is going to replace you ? may be your son I remember when he sing about I was cried so good luck for his too it's very hard to live with out parent even though they adult,
I am so sorry

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 09:52

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Comment from: zebhare bulga [Visitor]

My deepest condoleces for his family and entire ethipian people. ethiopia lost a big asset and it is very sad for all ethiopian all over in the world and no one will peplace Tilie he was the hero and legend.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 10:15

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Comment from: Bonso [Visitor]

Dear, wud, and jalatamaa Tilahun, may your soul rest in peace! Namooni dandeeti qabaniini adaa isaanii guddisuu didanii akka garbaa adaa biraati hojataa turan martinuu dhumni isaanillee kanuma fakaata. Kanaafuu, ati yeroo jireena kankeeti afaan eenuu akka guddifte inuma beenaati nagayati!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 10:16

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Comment from: Melaku Tefera [Visitor]

Tilahun !
I like to think you just move away to a new place.
May God bless you.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 10:20

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Comment from: alex [Visitor]

Ethiopia lost a great person. My thoughts and prayers goes out to his family. May God bless his soul and his soul rest in peace.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 10:37

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Comment from: Rosa Kassa [Visitor]

May Almighty God give peace and rest to his soul !
Tilahun was a true Ethiopian Son. His life and work exemplified his love for his country and his fellow citizens.
Whose life was not touched by Tilahun? He was and always will be dear and near to the heart of every Ethiopian - young and old, men and women. His core values and believes have never been blown by the sweeping wind of hurricanes that have shaken our country for many decades. He passed away today and we will all follow him tomorrow. Although he is not with us, the flam he lit will continue to burn and shine even brighter. Yes, we are all very sad. But let us not forget that he went to a better place leaving us with invaluable wealth of his artistic performances, patriotism and love. When we die we all be judged not by the number of years we lived , how we dressed up, or what type house we lived in but by the way we made differences in the world we lived in. That was exactly Tilahun was doing all his life, making the world we live in a better place. His music was not just an entertainment, but also a voice for the silent, a weapon to fight social plights, a lesson to live a better life, a commander in chief to solders inline of duty who defend the sovereignty of our country , a medicine for love, a comfort for sorrow and above all a loud, clear and universal voice for his country and its people. He did what he was suppose to do and more. This is the time not only to mourn a fallen hero but also a time to ask ourselves who we are and how are we living our lives. What would people say about us if we die today?

My heart goes out to Tilahuns immediate family and his extended family (the Ethiopian people). May God bless you all!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 10:43

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Comment from: Tamrat Tamrat [Visitor]

It is sad. Tilahun you are with us always.

Hope some one with a good talent will make one of the best film ever made based on Tilahun's life history.

He has sang hundreds songs but today 'Abat des yilewal lig siweledilet sticks in my mind'. So i will sing this song as a farewell to my beloved ever living Tilahun Geessesse.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 11:05

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Comment from: Prayer [Visitor]

Let him rest in Peace. It is sad, he was in a wheel chair for a while. God bless his soul. They said he is over 75 and has over 40 children. His song shall not die,Forever.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 11:05

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Comment from: Natural [Visitor]

This is a big loss to Ethiopia! We indeed lost the greatest man we ever have ! I am deeply touched by his death and all my prayers to his familes and loved ones ....infcat all Ethiopins are his loved ones!
Tiliyeeeee may you rest in peace! and God bless your soule!

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 11:10

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Comment from: gudu [Visitor]

I heard this bad news today i saw him when he board Ethiopian flight on Saturday evening from Dulles airport he was greeting everybody. when the airport staff assist him for his wheelchair he was saying "enanten yanurligni " he was in a very good spirit .very sorry to hear this bad news may z Almighty GOD give him rest in peace .
he is the only all time singer

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 11:17

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Comment from: Honest [Visitor]

Tilahun was the very imbodiment of the intermarriage of the Oromo and Amhara as he was born to an Oromo mom and an Amhara father. RIP Tilahun.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 11:19

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Comment from: Elias Teklemariam [Visitor]

This late unexpected news is so horrific. I just got it now. Very troubling and the greatest loss of the century.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 11:48

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Comment from: Biniam [Visitor]

One of the great Ethiopian history maker with ever lasting memo good bye rest in peace let God be with you we all miss you

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 11:50

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Comment from: Gennet [Visitor]

I am so sad. Tilahun my childhood memory. Thank you soo much for the unforgetable gift you gave us. You will be remembered always. May God bless your soul. A very very sad admirer of yours. Rest in peace.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 11:52

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Comment from: forgid [Visitor]

i'm so sad, ejig betam yasazinal,

minale tileshn tito meles zenawin bewosdiln, ay fetari....

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 12:04

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Comment from: dotchoh [Visitor]

im just in tears i cant say mach
Tilye may God rest your soul in peace.
My deepest condolences to all his family, admires and all Ethiopians.
we will miss you a lot.

Permalink 04/21/09 @ 12:19

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Comment from: seife [Visitor]

tiliye!
we lost you because we "ve got you and let your soul be in rest.
all of us must die one day but we shall remember only our best history to mankind stay alive; that is true for tilahun gessese. he deserves the love and respect of ethiopians and his fun worldwide!
I never loss your works and if I die I deliever it to my children and please all who love him; Todey not only to mourn but also to keep his ALBUM forever!

Tiliye! God blöess your soul ever!!!

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Tilahun Gessesse, Ethiopia's greatest singer of all time, dies

04/20/09

Tilahun Gessesse, Ethiopia's greatest singer of all time, dies

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