“I am deeply saddened by the passing away of the famous vocalist Madingo Afework at a young age. I wish comfort and strength to his family, friends and fans,”
Sahle-Work Zewde, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
I am deeply grieved by the death of artist Madingo Afework. Madingo has done a lot for the country in his brief stay. When the country was challenged by adversaries, he went to the frontline to encourage the army despite his illness. He encouraged the recruits in the training heading to their camps. May his soul rest in peace,”
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD).
“Madingo did not hesitate to protect the glory of his country during the survival campaign. He supported the army with his professional career. Madingo was a respectful person; loyal to his profession. He was also kindhearted. Artist Madingo has done great deeds that will be remembered for the generations to come. His name is above the grave. Madingo was a decent and brave artist who owns the character that his profession demands. Madingo contributed greatly to the achievement of the desired goal at the time by participating in fundraising music events held outside the country to strengthen the Oromia Development Association as well. Madingo was a heroic artist who loves his profession and places his country before everything by expressing his ideas in a way that is good for the whole society,”
Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abiebie.
“Madingo, through his artistic works, has helped to strengthen national unity. He was a great vocalist who has made history and served his country professionally. Artist Madingo’s name and deeds will endure. The artist does not only shows his deep love for the country but also acts as a role model for others, he is a hero who has put his legacy,”
Minister of Culture and Sports, Kejela Merdasa.
“Artist Madingo Afework at a young age, he had the opportunity to meet soldiers who served their country Ethiopia in different ways. Madingo Afework said that the issue is not with those who come and go, but with the soldier who protects the country by sacrificing their precious life. He was an Artist who first understood from his childhood that loving Ethiopia means respecting and loving the soldiers who guard their beloved nation next to the Creator.
Recently, he strengthened the newly recruited soldiers in their training with his professional partners under the slogan ‘Priority for Motherland Ethiopia’. At the front, he bravely appeared in front of the army so that the country would not be destroyed,”
Getnet Adane (Col.) Director of Public Relations of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces.
The Ethiopian Herald October 1/2022
