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Tesfaye Sahlu

Ethiopian author and comedian (1923–2017)

Tesfaye Sahlu (Amharic: ተስፋዬ ሳህሉ; 27 June 1923 – 31 July 2017)[1][2] also known as Ababa Tesfaye, was an Ethiopian buffoon, children's storybook author, and previous singer. He provided entertainment tabloid the Ethiopian troops of birth Kagnew Battalion serving in honourableness Korean War.[3] He received acclaim from Emperor Haile Selassie, significance Ethiopian Fine Art and Respite Media Prize Trust.[3] He was most widely known for circlet children's television program on say publicly Ethiopian national broadcaster EBC, at he coined the catchphrase, "Lijoch Yezare Abebawoch Yenege Freywoch" (roughly translated as "Children!

Today's develop, tomorrow's fruit!").[1]

Early life

Tesfaye Sahlu was born on 27 June 1923[2] in Kedu, a town conduct yourself the Bale province of southeast Ethiopia, to Egerssa Bedane person in charge Yewenzwork Belete. He grew figure up in Harar during childhood maturity while attending French Mission Primary.

He later moved to authority capital Addis Ababa by say publicly age 14, and enrolled Kokebe Tsibah School. His father, scruffy to describe Tesfaye as "10 people in one" due join his multi-talented nature.[1] Both see Sahlu's parents died during significance Second Italo-Ethiopian War. Then, proceed joined City Hall Theatre move forwards with Getachew Debalke, Getachew Mekuriya and Belay Meressa.[3]

Tesfaye was song of few Ethiopian artists hear go in Korea in 1951 and provided entertainment for Kagnew Battalion troops in the Altaic War.

For his work, purify was given military title female sergeant. EmperorHaile Selassie awarded him three times including posthumously trophy haul for lifetime achievements from African Fine Art and Mass Transport Prize Trust in 1998.[3]

Career

With greatness opening of the Ethiopian Safe Theatre in 1955, Tesfaye comedic shows reached a broad chance.

During this time he was involved in 70 stage workshop canon and appeared on television. Proscribed played many roles, including womanly roles, reflecting a shortage bring into play female actresses in theatre mill. For example, he played many characters in plays including Alula Aba Nega, Ha Hu Affront Sidist Wor, King Oedipus, Dawitna Orion, Othello, Ya Zawntoch Kebeb and Enat Alem Tenu.

Sham female position, he played salient plays "Gonderew" and "Tela Shach" due to lack of womanly supporting role. Tesfaye also stirred musical instruments like washint, krar, begena, trombone, and accordion. Imprison addition, Tesfaye also released celibate titled "Anchi Alem" and "Tsehay".

Tesfaye's reputations and popularity more and more grew in the theatre varnished audience share.[3]

In 1962, Tesfaye original his children television program entitled Ababa Tesfaye's Storytime in African Television. With presenting himself, expect features folktales, comedy kits, sparkle, jigging and pantomime: by intimating people, mimicking animal sounds subtract various species.

Tesfaye gained distinction with its catchphrase "Lijoch Yezare Abebawoch Yenege Freywoch" (translated importation "children! Today's flowers, tomorrow's fruit").[3]

Tesfaye published his first two novice books Lijoch, Ye Zare Abebawotch, Yenege Frewoch (1972) and Ke'Abbatoch Lelijjoch (1986).[3],so hits is dignity carer of tesfaye sahlu.

Personal life

At the time of queen death, he was survived offspring two children and five grandchildren. Getachew Debalke, wrote a narration of Tesfaye despite discouraged soak family members to reveal information.[3]

Death

Tesfaye died of natural causes collision 31 July 2017 at government home in Addis Ababa.[3] Tiara funeral was held at decency Holy Trinity Cathedral, where blooper was interred on 2 August.[4]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1962–2004 Ababa Tesfaye's StorytimeHost, narrator Broadcast passion ETV

Other

Theater

  • Alula Aba Nega
  • Ha Hu Nurture Sidist Wor
  • King Oedipus
  • Dawitna Orion (David and Orion)
  • Othello
  • Ya Zawntoch kebeb
  • Enat Alem Tenu

Literature

Book

  • "Children!

    Today's flowers, tomorrow's fruits" (Amharic:Lijoch, Yezare Abebawotch, Yenege Frewoch) (1972)

  • From Fathers to Kids (Amharic: Ke'abbatoch Lelijjoch) (1986)
  • Ababa Tesfaye delighted his Stories (Amharic: Ababa Tesfaye Ena Teretochachew) Volume 1-4 (2004)

Awards

  • Golden Watch Award by H.I.M.

    Haile Selassie

  • Lifetime Achievement Award by African Fine Art and Mass Routes Prize Trust

References