Comments on: Video: Ethiopians Bid Farewell to Tilahun Gessesse at State Funeral

By: Daniel Tadele zeway

Daniel Tadele zeway — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:12:04 +0000

I am so sorry Tilahun Gessess. Tilahun was a man who cared about his country and people. All of us know who Tilahun is. I don’t think there is any Ethiopian that doesn’t know him. Tilahun is a great hero for many of us especially for the singers that he gave so much support and advice. However one thing I like about him is that unlike other Ethiopian singers, who have money, they like to support only their family. They do not care about others but Tilahun Gessess is the person who supported his community. We all know that in Ethiopia we have big (health) problems related to heart attack and one of the supporter of the cause was Tilahun Gessess, especially for the children who do not have family. God took you to a special home. Tilahun did not die.

Yihich Agatamy Beand Agetatman
Yefikirn Shema Derba Agonatsfan
Honom Sanasbew Gizew Bemehonu
Beka Teleyayen Merir New Hazenu”

May God put his soul in heaven!!!

By: Abdulkadir Ahmed

Abdulkadir Ahmed — Thu, 14 May 2009 07:52:27 +0000

Doctor Artist Tilahu Gessese’s songs are like medicine. Even his conversation is music.
Tilahun” has songs for everything.

WAY WAY SILU
YWREHABIN GUNFAN SISILU
EYAZENKUGN BINE AYICHE
MIN LADRIG ALEFKUACHEW TICHE!!!!!.

God please put his soul in Genet (Haven).

From Adama University 3rd Year

By: Eritrean

Eritrean — Fri, 01 May 2009 20:38:38 +0000

Rest in Peace!!

By: Kassa

Kassa — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:44:41 +0000

Artist Tilahun is a unique person. I have many of his songs. Those are my antiques. May God put his soul in heaven and comfort his family.

By: Dereje Abebe

Dereje Abebe — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:54:27 +0000

Many generations grew up, romanticized, married, celebrated, cried, and defended the country against invaders with you at the fore front. You are a giant of man among Ethiopian giants!. Your timeless voice will continue to entertain Ethiopians for generations to come.

Gashe Tilahun, you will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace!!!

By: yacob

yacob — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:07:58 +0000

GOD keep your soul in paradise.

By: Debre Tabor

Debre Tabor — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:56:00 +0000

Rest in peace.

By: Alemayehu Mergia and JJ Hollingsworth (composer)

Alemayehu Mergia and JJ Hollingsworth (composer) — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:26:18 +0000

Voice of a proud people.

Voice of love, affinity,
endless expression of grievances,

Insightful feeling and observation as a

Whole educational and identity as a culture.

Pavarotti is taking vocal lessons in Heaven
And the angels are happy.

Thanks, Alemayehu Mergia and JJ Hollingsworth

By: mohamed moussa

mohamed moussa — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:10:10 +0000

moute ienkuan chekno

By: MEKONNEN TADESSE

MEKONNEN TADESSE — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:41:19 +0000

It is a great sorrow for Ethiopians today. We lost our hero TILAHUN. Tilahun for more than half a century gave his true love for his country. He created so many singers. He helped so many people to leave aside their sorrow and to live in love with their partner by his lovely melody.

I do not have words to express my deepest love to my hero Tilish.

Thanks for those people who are gathering at his burial ceremony at Meskel square.

With great sorrow and grief: May his soul rest in peace in heaven.

By: Melkamsew Abate

Melkamsew Abate — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:45:52 +0000

It is a tragic and regrettable moment for all Ethiopians. Tilahun is a king. Tilahun is a symbol. Tilahun is teacher. Tilahun is a preacher. Tilahun is a doctor, a professor. Tilahun is love itself. Tilahun is everything for us, Ethiopians. I just felt that a king who had been worshiped for centuries and generations had passed away leaving his people on a bare ground. I am really sad.

I never thought that a man like Tilahun Gessesse would die.

Finally I convinced myself that Tilahun was not dead because his spirits, musics, gesture and his body are all in my heart.

God Bless your soul Tilahun

By: Berhanu

Berhanu — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:11:35 +0000

Tilahun Gessese – we miss you. You won’t come back? Hard to bear.

afer yiklelih.

By: Mesi

Mesi — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:49:59 +0000

Ohhh God!!!! I don’t belive this. I am so sorry!! I said only this b/c I have no other words.

By: Mil

Mil — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:27:53 +0000

He is alive by his artistic works.

By: fasika yilma

fasika yilma — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:03:25 +0000

We lost an important and memorable figure in the musical chronology of Ethiopia…let us keep on remembering him!

By: ENDUSH

ENDUSH — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:47:33 +0000

I don’ have much words to say…i am Really sorry! Luv u Tille.

By: TSIGEREDA

TSIGEREDA — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:43:26 +0000

I don’t believe he died. He will always be with us through his music.

By: Terefe Mekonnen

Terefe Mekonnen — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:42:19 +0000

I have no words to express my feeling about Dr. Tilahun Gessesse all Ethiopian we lost him.

“Yihich Agatamy Beand Agetatman
Yefikirn Shema Derba Agonatsfan
Honom Sanasbew Gizew Bemehonu
Beka Teleyayen Merir New Hazenu”

May God put his soul in heaven!!!

By: beredu

beredu — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:34:43 +0000

It’s incredibly sad to hear. RIP. We need to keep his legacy alive, honor and finish his dream of establishing a diabetic center in Ethiopia for people with diabetics and couldn’t afford to be treated.

By: Mesfin the Godoliyas

Mesfin the Godoliyas — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:36:09 +0000

We miss him very badly. However, we can’t change the nature cuz every body have to go there at some point. May God welcome him to his home.

We miss him.