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Mike Seyum On Sunday afternoon October 8th, 2006 I got a call from a friend of mine and with his somber voice he gave me the sad news of a friend and a person whom I have had the honor of working on a few projects and who happens to be one of the most talented muscians I have come across. It ruined my day to hear such a talented and creative person with so much passion for music lose his life at a young age. I will try to reflect back at the working and sometimes personal relationship I have had with Abraham. Right before his first CD release, Abraham came up to me and said Mike! I would love for you to hear the sounds of my CD without any lyrics and tell me what you think, because through your ears I can measure how others may accept the CD. As an avid music fan, I felt honored and once I started to hear the great sounds coming out of his studio version, I was mesmerized by the cool sounds that included acoustic guitars as well as many other modern and traditional instruments. Abraham was geniune and he was a perfectionist with his music which made him a pioneer in transforming our traditional music - Visit www.negarit.com - Pay tribute here |
A sample of tributes paid to Abraham Afeworki (View all) I am still in shock, can't believe it really happened....as for Abraham, I enjoyed your music so much but I always wanted more and I loved your energy on stage you were born an entertainer and I am so sad that your fans have lost you, your were great...but what can I say God Bless Your Soul....RIP Your Loyal Fan Abraham, when you were on the stage singing Abela... Abela... Abela..., I responded back to you by telling you she's right there. Now all Eritrean and Music lover are singing like this. ABELO... ABELO... ABELO... ABRAHAM ABELO..ABELO...ABELO ROBEL. May God Rest both of you in Peace. We will always remmember you!! Eritrea lost a giant figure today. He worked all his life to put our country on the map of the world. He gave her everything he got. His time, his energy, his money, and finally even his life. Abraham, you are our hero, our entertainer, our teacher, our uniter. Abraham, bebizelenayo, we will miss you and think of you till time immemorial. May your glorious and joyous soul rest in peace. Your memory will be sealed in your beloved Eritrea's heart. May God give tsin'at and strength to your family. Amlak tsina'at yihabom. Fetary kulu alem fetiruna, Fetary kulu alem dima yewesdena. RIP It is a very sad tragedy. I am still in shock. Abraham, I will always remember your energy, your love for music, for your people and life in general. It was not your time but we have to accept God's will. Thank you for brightening our lives with your music. I know you are smiling down on us "Fishikta Ameley". Rest in peace. My condolences to Abraham and Robel's familiy and friends. We will always remember you with a smile. Truly, this is a bad news to all musicians especially to Tigreana-music lovers, and more importantly a great loss to the family of Abraham Afewerki. It is not only an Eritrean loss of a great talented artist, but it is a loss of many Ethiopians who loved his music and quite frankly the world has just lost a great artist who possessed a unique talent. On behave of my family and many Ethiopians, I would like to express my condolences to the family of Abraham Afewerki and the family of Robel Solomon. Abraham and Solomon rest in peace and may God bless your souls. you were a remarkable singer, song writer, and musician Eritrea ever had. we are not lucky to lose you in this very trying time for all eritreans. you had inspired, encouraged and gave hope for many people. With your very thoughtful deep lyrics, you will live forever and ever. rest in peace |
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