Ethiopia’s popular singer makes a case for the return of Colonel Mengistu

Wubeshaw Seleshi was one of Ethiopia’s popular singer. She was mostly known for her revolutionary songs during the military government which came after the collapse of the imperial government of Haileselassie.

JTV Ethiopia host,Josey,visited her in her residence as part of his holiday visit program. During her conversation, she highlighted the contribution of reform leaders in Ethiopia like Lemma Megersa and Abiy Ahmed. It is a time of forgiveness, she said. And former Ethiopian President Colonel Mengistu Hailemariam should be one of the beneficiaries of forgiveness and allowed to return to his country. Watch her interview. Read more...