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Ethiopian traditional song singer Maritu Legesse who is known as “Queen of Ambassel” returned back home after 23 years stay in story of her return has been a major entertainemnt news. She came after enjoying a warm farewell party organized by several fellow singers, artists, and her fans living in USA. Upon her arrival in Addis Ababa, a warm welcoming ceremony greeted herat Bole International airport and later at Ethiopian National Theatre. Government officials specifically Addis Ababa Tourism and culture head Hirut Kassaw (PhD) and others, representatives from Wollo University, artists and her fans have graced the occasion with their presence.

While expressing happiness over the return of this legendry singer, Artist Damte Mekonen from Wollo University Culture Club said Maritu proved an accomplished musican playing all modes or scales of Ethiopian traditional music. “ She laid the foundation for Ethiopian music particularly traditional music. She is a legendry artist with a large contribution to Ethiopian music.”

Singer Elias Tebalal also describes Maritu a big music figure that is born and living for art.

“I know Maritu for more than 40 years. We were together in the prominent Hizb le Hizb (People to People) world tour musical performance along with

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