Kiros Alemayehu


Kiros Alemayehu was an Ethiopian Tigrigna singer. He was born in Tigray region, Saesi Tsaedaemba and was the only child to his parents.

Biography

Early life

Kiros was born to his father Girazmach Alemayehu Meles and Mrs. Qeleb Gebremeskel in the eastern part of Tigray region, in a village known as Saesi Tsaedaemba in 1948. He went to school in the nearby city of Wukro and then joined Atse Yohannes High School in Mekelle.

Professional career

Kiros was a prolific songwriter and singer. He popularized Tigrigna songs through his albums to the non-Tigrinya speaking Ethiopians. Before joining Ras Theatre in 1975E.C where he published his first album, Kiros had worked as assistant trainer of Tigray Musical Troupe. Some of his songs include "Anguay fisis", "Fililiy","Selam Hawa", "Suwur Fikri" "Adey Mekele". Kiros along with other musicians had played in Libya and other middle eastern countries.
A memorial library is under construction in Wukro near his birthplace.

Death and funeral

Kiros died from intestinal complications in 1994.