Famous music star in Ethiopia Hachalu Hundessa, has been shot dead in clod blood.
Hachalu was known for his political songs.
In the past few days the musician said he received death threats.
He was age 34.
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Hachalu’s lyrics often focused on the rights of the country’s Oromo ethnic group and had a role in a
wave of protests that led to the downfall of the previous prime minister.
Current Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has expressed his condolences.
On hearing about his death, thousands of his fans headed to the hospital in Addis Ababa where the
body of the singer had been taken, BBC Afaan Oromo’s Bekele Atoma reports.
Police then used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The internet has been shut down in parts of the country and protests are expected, our correspondent adds.
The Oromo, Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, have long complained of political and economic
marginalisation.
Demonstrations erupted in 2016 and pressure built on the government.
The ruling coalition eventually replaced then-Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn with Mr Abiy, who
is Oromo himself.
Hachalu has brought in a series of reforms which has transformed what was considered a very oppressive state.
Credit : BBC
