Yehunie Belay

Who is Yehunie Belay?

Yehunie Belay is an Ethiopian singer, musical writer and entrepreneur. Just at an early age, his exceptional musical talent got first exposure in the local kola Dega Damot regional talent group. It was in this group that Yehunie Belay expanded his musical repertoire, learning among others, the unique styles of the shankila ethnic group. In fact, Yehunie’s artistic talent was discovered at early age before he joined the Gojjam Gish Abay Cultural Group with whom he is famously known for.

His first album, “yagere Lij Bal Game” was a hit, but it was his second back to back hit album “Ere Ney Gibe Gibe” that earned him a spot among Ethiopia’s renowned folk singers. Starting from his first public debut in 1987, artist Yehunie Belay has risen to become a cultural ambassador of Ethiopia and Ethiopians performing to his fans throughout the world. In addition to his single hit song titled “Yegodelegne ale-Bezoro” that was released in 2011, he has released six albums to his credit.