Editor’s note: This is a two-part analysis on Hachalu Hundessa, a popular Oromo musician whose murder incited ethnoreligious violence fueled by disinformation online. Iconic Ethiopian singer Hachalu Hundessa gained prominence for using his creative talent to raise the consciousness of the Oromo people. He was assassinated in the suburb of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, on June 29. That day, mourners flooded the streets of Addis Ababa and cities and towns across Oromia state. At least ten people were killed and several were injured in Addis Ababa.

Source: Ethiopian News August 07, 2020 18:11 UTC