CHALA ABATE

VOICE FROM THE HORN Podcast

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VOICE FROM THE HORN – VOFTHO Podcast Stories, Politics, Culture & Voices from the Horn of Africa VOICE FROM THE HORN (VOFTHO Podcast) is an independent storytelling and media platform exploring identity, exile, politics, literature, culture, and the lived experiences of displaced communities from the Horn of Africa. Founded in 2020 by Chala Hailu Abate, the platform focuses especially on the voices of first-generation refugees, Oromo youth in the diaspora, and communities navigating migration, memory, and belonging. Through conversations, documentaries, poetry, and personal narratives, VOFTHO...

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CHALA ABATE

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May 24, 2026

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Darbeet Laalla- wallee Andu'aalem Gosaa new music 11.05.2021

The new single music of Andualem is rocking the public in Oromia, and millions admire it. We are glad to invite our podcast listeners to this music. original music on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6piLEz0_yE Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Bilisummaan dhiyaattetti: Luba Dr. Bantii Ujuuluu 29.04.2021

''Waaqayyoon dhugaa dubbannee, yeroo hundumaa akka dhugaaf dhaabbannu nu barsiise. Bilisummaa fi walabummaan Oromoo balbala gubbaa geessetti warri simates warri ofirraa dhiibes yeroon wal taajjabnu fagoo miti.'' Luba Bantii Ujuluu Teessoo Send us Fan Mail Support the show

How do we remember the bitter sacrifces made by the Tulama Self-Help Association leaders 16.04.2021

The Mecha and Tulama Self-Help Association ( Oromo : Waldaa Wal-gargaarsa Maccaa fi Tuulamaa ) was an Oromo political and freedom social movement in Ethiopia . The movement was primarily based in Bale , but was active in other regions as well (including Finfinne ). [1] The organization was accused of committing acts of terror by the Ethiopian government, in hopes of suppressing the Oromo National...

A conversation with Dr Trevor Truman 31.03.2021

Oromia is under attack by the ruling party and the Amhara regional government. A conversation that the FNN director made with Dr Trevor Tureman on the current situation in Ethiopia, particularly in Oromia. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

The Ethiopian Empire declares war on the Oromo nation to destroy the identity of Oromo and Oromummaa. 26.03.2021

The detailed and lengthy conversation I had with three human rights defenders and freedom fighters from Oromo about the current problems of the massacre of the Wallo Oromo by Abiy Ahmed security forces and Amahara special forces. Our topic was, The Ethiopian empire that declares war on the Oromo nation and how to be the voices of our oppressed nation suffering at this critical time. The war is not...

Oromo's first ever music and cultural festival in Finfinne in 1977: 25.02.2021

Oromo's first music and culture festival in Finfinne in 1977. It was just get together! They came together from all parts of Oromia for the first time since the Oromos were conquered, broken and fell under the Abyssinian colony. It was the turning point where the Oromo could come together and show off their cultural music and dances after being completely separated from the gathering for more...

Internal and external #Neo-Neftegna war against Oromo people: a discussion with three Oromo human rights defenders and Freedom fighters 23.02.2021

Timing, broad and interesting discussion I had with three brilliant and genuine Oromo Freedom fighters, human rights defenders and intellectuals: Baro Dheressa (MD) from Belgium, Brussels, Dessalegn Guyo (PhD) and Workineh Torben (PhD) from Washington DC our Oromo affairs, in particular, the current situation of Oromo and Oromia Listen to our podcast and share your feedback or comments. Thank you...

''SIN TURTANIIF AS GEENYE-We're here because you were there for us '' Hacaaluu's NEW song 16.02.2021

“We are here because you were there for us. '' We're not sure if this song was officially released or has been leaked. Still, we found it interesting and well worth listening to our hero who was murdered by Ethiopian security forces or someone who works for the government. Hacaaluu never left, he always stays with us in our hearts. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Oromo politicians are on hunger strike 16.02.2021

Oromo politicians have been on hunger strike for 19 days, just three days behind to be the longest hunger strike in the world together with Mahatma Gandhi from India. Murti Galmo interviewed me on Oromo TV about the current Oromo affairs. We delve into the deeply rooted cultural violence against the Oromo people by successive Ethiopian regimes. We then got to the hot topic when famous Oromo politi...

Part 1, IMALTUU FI GUMGUMA GABRUMMAA - The wanderers and their murmurs of oppression) 16.02.2021

'' IMALTUU FI GUMGUMA GABRUMMAA''  (The wanderers and their murmurs of oppression) I wrote this short story in 2014 when Oromo students protested EPDRF's #AddisAbabaMaterPlan, the plan to evict Oromo farmers from their land around Addis Ababa. When the students got angry and decided to be the Oromo farmers' voice in the streets and protested, they were killed by secur...

Part- 2- MALTUU FI GUMGUMA GABRUMMAA_ (The wanderers and their murmurs of oppression) 16.02.2021

MALTUU FI GUMGUMA GABRUMMAA''  (The wanderers and their murmurs of oppression) I wrote this short story in 2014 when Oromo students protested EPDRF's #AddisAbabaMaterPlan, the plan to evict Oromo farmers from their land around Addis Ababa. When the students got angry and decided to be the Oromo farmers' voice in the streets and protested, they were killed by security forces in...

MDHO's intro 04.02.2021

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DAAWITII SEENAA - POEM 24.01.2021

Waggaa 2 dura waan nutti adeemaa ture, kan amma immoo Hanga rifeensa mataatti keessa lixne kana DAAWITII SEENAA jedheen waa coree ture ,caqasaa Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Cabsaa (Hacaaluu's song) 01.01.2021

This song by Hacaaluu contains the most powerful message. #CABSAA literally, Hacaaluu means, to break the yoke of oppression and set us free. Let's not forget how we got here, and it is down to the ultimate sacrifice that thousands of OROMO heroes made to get us where we are today. We never believe that Hacaaluu has left us because all of his music has its own power and most importantly speak...

My conversation with Mr Battee Urgeessaa, the PR of OLF from Finfinnee about the political crisis in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. 31.12.2020

My conversation with Mr Battee Urgeessaa, the PR of OLF from Finfinnee about the political crisis in Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. It was indeed a deeply enlightening and informative conversation with Mr Battee Urgessa, who is now PR for the Oromo Liberation Front from Finfinnee, Ethiopia and Oromia's capital city. Hope you all get something interesting by listening to our discussion and I...

GAAZEXEESSAA IBRAAHIM HAAJII ALII MAALIN YAADANNA? 27.12.2020

Ibrahim Haji Ali, Journalist, linguist, singer, songwriter, & guitarist, has passed away while receiving medical treatment.  Ibrahim was admitted to St. Teklehaimenot hospital in Addis Abeba as of August this year. The humblest, most respectful and loving person of multiple talents (journalist and musician, among others) https://studio.youtube.com/video/wkSeCvKyR7g/edit . Among his stellar leg...

BOOR-GALLE MOO BOORA MAALLICHAA 27.12.2020

This poem is based on my imagination- fantasy but maybe a true story of some Oromo girls and women. Of course, this can be the story of so many friends of mine whose story could immensely tell the real feature of the Oromo struggle. It is the Oromo youth's story who were not separated by accident, but to survive and fight back the oppressor for their nation's cause. Moreover, the Oromo g...

Yaadannoo SydvästRadio 24.12.2020

I was working  at Sydvästradio from 2014 to  2015 This the Our program that We produced  in 2014  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Wha is happening in Borena zone under Abiy Administration 16.12.2020

I talked to one of the Borena's residents regarding the current situation in Borena, Oromia regional state Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Abdoo Badhaaso’s wonderful song 07.12.2020

It is one of Oromoo tradition  music of Abdoo Badhaasoo  Send us Fan Mail Support the show

Two short poems 05.12.2020

These two poems have written in Afaan Oromo and  read by me Send us Fan Mail Support the show

My conversation with the Director of Finfinnee News Network (FNN), Dr. Daniel Dibaba 27.11.2020

Finfinee News Network (FNN) is established to ameliorate the scarcity in independent mass media focusing on Oromo struggle and Oromo related issues. Historically, the Oromo have been silenced and denied freedom of speech. The successive Ethiopian regimes and Ethiopian media including some Oromo media that promote Ethiopia at the cost of Oromia have continued to deny the Oromo mass any voice. Speci...

What happened in West Wollagga,Gulliso and West Guji ,Galanaa of Oromia regional government? 04.11.2020

I have collected the stories that need to be told that recently happened in western Oromia. I was joined by Kamal Qalbeessa, the former leader of the OLA's commander regiments, who closely follows the situation in western Oromia. And I also spoke with a resident of the West Guji zone to discuss what Abiy's forces did to the Galana, Maxxarrii and Shaamoo villages. Send us Fan Mail Support...

The discussion I made with the members of UK's Oromo Women association 03.11.2020

I had an interesting  panel discussion  with the founders and members of UK's Oromo Women association. My guests were Art. Hangaatuu Baalchaa, Addisee Dheeressa chair person  for the associaoon,  Saafiyaa Usmaan and Hawwaa Leencoo. Send us Fan Mail Support the show

A South African journalist talks to the Oromos about the repression going on in Ethiopia, particularly on the Oromo people. 01.11.2020

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