Remembering Abraham Afewerki: 20 Years After His Passing

Eritrean singer and musician Abraham Afewerki passed away 20 years ago, leaving behind a lasting musical legacy that transcends borders. Known for his unique ability to blend traditional Tigrinya sounds with modern genres like jazz and R&B, he is celebrated by fellow artists as both a poet and a deep thinker. His 1991 album 'Qotsli Gaba' was notably the first by an Eritrean artist to be produced and distributed by the international label Virgin Records. Born in Asmara in 1966, he excelled in both music and IT, graduating in Italy and the United States. Today, he is remembered not with sadness, but with pride for his genius and his contribution to modern Tigrinya music.