This is legendary artist Tilahun Gessesse performing at the battlefield during the Ethio-Eritrean war, uplifting the morale of Ethiopian soldiers through his powerful voice and songs. The Ethio-Eritrean war was a deeply devastating conflict, largely fuelled by the failure of leadership on both sides to prioritise dialogue and peace over violence. Instead of resolving disputes through diplomacy, the leaders at the time chose war, which caused immense suffering and instability for both nations. To

Ethiopian Oldies Music Compilation