![]() In 1992, after his divorce with his Swedish wife, he settled in Toronto, Canada. He also worked part time in a hospital where he recounts a beautiful experience working for the elderly. While living in Sweden, he went to school learning the Swedish language. In 1989, he moved to Sweden from Saudi Arabia. What makes his music distinct from the rest is his style, melodies that stand out with time and most importantly, his ability to deliver the message of his songs with all honesty. Ali Birra’s career in music is very well respected and loved not only in Ethiopia but also in Oromo and Ethiopian communities abroad. ![]() He had ability to sing in Amharic, Arabic, Harari, and Somali languages, in addition to Oromo, his mother tongue ( ). His fame increased dramatically throughout the city. On this occasion, Ali came to know the nationalist Ahmad Taqi, and the latter bought him a guitar so that Ali could sing more widely. ![]() Ali escaped arrest and moved to Addis Ababa. After he settled in Addis Ababa, he was engaged in different activities along with singing. ![]() The Haile Selasie regime banned the group in 1965 and arrested some of its members. ![]() The first song that he sang on stage was called "Birra dha Bari'e" so that the people nicknamed him "Ali Birra," meaning "Ali the Spring". ![]()
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