Hachalu Hundessa’s ‘ Araat Kiiloof Situu Aane
A metaphorical pursuit of power among the Oromo
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6030623 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zelalem Jabessa (Chinese University of Hong Kong), Tarekegn Tesema (Adama Science and Technology University), Kassaye Gutema (Adama Science and Technology University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Pages | 1-17 |
| Publication date | 2025-02-17 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African Identities (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1472-5843 • E-ISSN: 1472-5851 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14725843.2025.2465515 |
| OpenAlex | W4407718476 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 18 |
This article critically analyzes the role Hachalu’s geerarsa titled Araat Kiloof Situu Aane/you deserve Arat kilo Palace/played in popularizing the Oromo struggle at a defining point within the context of the Oromo resistance. This protest performance gained notable prominence with its appearance on the stage on 9 December 2017, a period when the Oromo protest spanning from 2014 to 2018 reached its pinnacle. Hachalu’s powerful on-stage geerarsa significantly mobilized and empowered the Oromo people. On that eventful day, Hachalu performed the geerarsa at a fundraising event meant to support thousands of Oromo displaced from the Somali region. But it transcended its intended purpose. His captivating geerarsa drew the attention of millions including attendees of Oromia regional government officials, such as the present Prime Minister, who held a prominent position in the regional state at the time. The televised performance viewed by millions nationally and internationally, ignited further fervor within the Oromo struggle despite the stringent security measures enforced by the TPLF-controlled EPRDF federal government. The findings of the study highlight the political instrumentality of Hachalu’s geerarsa in fueling the then ongoing Oromo protest and ultimately empowering the OPDO to negotiate for the prime ministerial position assertively
Linguistics · Physics · Political science · African history and culture analysis · Global Maritime and Colonial Histories · History · Philosophy · Postcolonial and Cultural Literary Studies
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |