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Oromo bekkamo
Oromo Bekkamo
(Some Notable Oromos)
Abbaa Dulaa Gamadaa , the former president of oromia regional state and house of speaker of the Ethiopian parliament
[[Abdissa Aga]] - Veteran of [[World War II]], and famous Oromo hero who accomplished incredible missions in Europe and in Oromia.

Hon. Abdissa Yadeta Muleta- Ministerra Ethiopia kan 
Ali Birra , The one and only Internationally known Oromo singer.
Abdukarim Ibrahim Hamid (Jarra Abba Gada) - one of the founders of the OLF and the head of the Front for Democratic Oromia (FDO).

'''IDRIS KABIRA''':- one of the founder of Oromo struggle. He completed his military training in Syria in the 60s. He then returned to Aden city in Yeman. He was among the pioneer of oromo struggle who worked with Hussein sura, Jarra aba gada (abdulkarim Hamid) and Elamo Qilxu.

Abdulsemed M. Yousuf Dr. author of seerlugaa Afaan Oromoo and authority on Oromo grammar 

[[Ras Abebe Aregay]], general fighting against Italian occupiers (1930s) 

Abebe Bikila - first African and Ethiopian to receive a gold medal in the Olympics (marathon; ran barefoot)[citation needed] 

[[Abebe Kebede]] - prominent singer from the 1980s 

[[Abebe Tesema]] - a famous singer 

Abiyu Geleta - Harvard Law School Alumni and former OLF leader 

Abubaker Usman Oda (Sheikh Bakri Saphalo) - modern Oromo nationalist and Muslim scholar; invented an Oromo alphabet. 

Hon. Adanech Abiebie Dessa - Secrateray General of (HPR)House of Peolples Representative 

Colonel Alemu Kitessa - Founder and long time leader of Mecha and Tulama Association 

Her Excellency Giiftii Agitu Mammede, the First Lady of Wollega and wife of Dejazmach Kumsa (Gebre Egziabher)  Moroda, the Governer of Wollega between 1889 and 1924.

Ali Birra - famous Oromo singer. 

Ras Ali II of Yejju, Enderase or Regent of the Ethiopian Emperor, and effectively the ruler of Ethiopia 

Aman Kadir Kamsare - Oromo Scholar and one of the founders of Front for Independence of Oromia 

Amanuel Abraham (Obbo) - Served in various cabinet positions in Emperor Haile Selassies's government including Minister of Education, Minister of Mines and Minister of Communication and Postal Service. He was president of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus.  

Asafa Jalata - author and professor 

Giiftii Atsede Habtemariam, the daughter of Dejazmach Habtemariam Kumsa (Gebre Egziabher), the Governer of Wollege for some years following his father’s (Kumsa’s) death. Atsede was regional chairperson of Mecha and Tulema Association for Wollega Province during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie. She was the only woman on the highest executive board of the association 

Ayana Birru - invented the Amharic typewriter of Ethiopia 

Baaro Tumsa - one of the founders of the OLF 

Sheyk Bakri Sapalo- scholar and poet. He created Afaan Oromo writing system 

Dejazmach Balcha Aba Nefso - Ethiopian general at the Battle of Adwa 

Bedri Kabira Mohammed - founder of the Saphalo Foundation 

Berhane Adere- An athlet; won the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships 

Boru Sheko Bati- Regional leader 

Hon. Bulcha Demeksa Senbeto- OFDM opposition party leader, parliamentarian and peace-advocate

Daba Gedafa-Role model for young generation in engineering and leadership

Dawud Ibsa Ayana - OLF leader 

Derartu Tulu (also Daraartuu Tulluu in Afaan Oromo)- Famous Ethiopia middle and long distance runner, won in several international races in 5000 m, 10000 m, half marathon and marathon. She is the first African woman to win olympic gold medal; is two times (1992 and 2000) olympic champion in 1000 m, world champion in 2001 in 10000 m, and got olympic bronze in 2004 in 10000 m; also won the London, Tokyo and New York Marathons.  

Dubba Gololcha - Regional leader 

Ebisa Adugya - famous Ethiopian singer 

Professor Ephrem Isaac - Multilnigual author and professor 

Elemo Qiltu - Hero among heros. Known as the first true fighter for the sake of Oromo people. 

Hon. Fantaye Gezahegn Urgesa- Deputy Chairperson of the Ethiopian Legal & Adminiistration Affairs Committee 

Fatuma Roba - Long Distance runner and 1996 marathon winner. 

Gadaa Gammadaa - One of the OLF founders 

Hon. Fetia Yesuf Mumed- Deputy Chairperson of the Ethiopian Capacity Building Affairs Committee 

Gelassa Dilbo - OLF leader 

Gete Wami - cross country and track runner. 

Hon. Girma Biru Geda- EThiopian Minister of Trade & Industry 

Hon. Gifty Abasiya Ababuliga - Chairperson of Ethiopian Women's Affairs Committee 

Rev. Gudina Tumsa - Religious leader (Secretary General of the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus), he was advocate for social justice, equality of mankind and nondiscrimination. 

Guyoo Dhabasa - gadaa scholar 

Haile Mariam Gamada founder of Macha and Tulama Association 

Hailu Kitaba- One of the very best Oromo singer 

Hassen Ali First president of Oromia regional state 

Hordofaa Guyssa - Writer
Hussein Bedhaso - Journalist and Writer.
Ibsa Gutama - former Minister of Education 

Ilfinash Qannoo - famous Oromo singer

Jamal Robale also known as Gutama Hawas - One of the OLF founders 

Jawar Siraj Mohammed – an Oromo activist, political analyst, graduate of Stanford and Columbia Universities, and founder of [http://www.gulelepost.com/ GulelePost.com] 

Jemal Abawajy, Author and Professor

Hon. Kebede Abera Odo-Chairman of the Ethiopian Trade & Industry Affairs Committee 

General Kemal Galchu - a former Ethiopian General 

Juneidi Sad - Third President of Oromia regional state (2001-2005).
 
Dejazmach Kassa Woldemariam -  Grand son of Jote Tullu of Leqa Qelem (Governer of Qelem) in Western Oromia; Served as senior secretary to Emperor Haile Selassie, first President of Addis Ababa University, Governor General of Wollega.

Kenenisa Bekele - Ethiopian long distance runner.

Kuma Demeksa - Former President of Oromia Regional State in Ethiopia (1995-2001) and the current mayor of Finfinne (Addis Ababa), the capital of Oromia and Ethiopia.

"Kuwee" Martha Kumsa - acclaimed journalist and imprisoned professor 

Legesse Abdi - famous Oromo singer 

Leenco Lata - former OLF leader-engineer-politician-author 

Legaba Bekele Hordofa Chengire – Responsible for the Royal Palace (Gibbi) 

Lenco Bati - OLF member 

Mamo Mezemir member of Macha and Tulama Association 

Mamo Wolde - Ethiopian long-distance runner, winner of the marathon at the 1968 Summer Olympics 

Dr. Merera Gudina - author and professor, ONC opposition party executive member, Ethiopian parliamentarian 

Mekuria Bulcha - author and professor 

Hon. Ambassador Mohammed Ali Ibrahim-Chairman of the Ethiopian Foreign, Defense & Security Affairs Committee 

Sheikh Mohamed Rashad Abdulle - Muslim scholar who translated the Qur'an into Afan Oromo 

Mohammed Ademo - an activist, and the first Oromo journalist to graduate from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_University_Graduate_School_of_Journalism Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism], founder and editor of Oromo news website, [http://www.opride.com/oromsis/ OPride.com]. 

Mohammed Hassen Ali - professor of history at Georgia University and one of the most prolific writers on Oromo history 

Mul'is Abbaa gadaa notable nationalist and one of the founders of Oromo liberation Army 

Nadhi Gamada - One of the OLF founders 
Hon. Dr. Negaso Gidada Solan- ex-President of Ethiopia 

Qubsa Saba- notable nationalist and one of the founders of oromo liberation army

Bobbaasa Sabaa-notable nationalist and one of the founders of oromo liberation army

Nuho Mohammed Gobana - one of the best Oromo singers 

Omar Suleyman - Legend Oromo Artist and Nationalist 

Onesimos Nesib - evangelist and translator of Bible into the Oromo language 

Qamar Yusuf - Oromo tranditional singer; known as the Master of Shaggoyyee 

Hon. Shiferaw Jariso Tedecha - EPRDF government minister (chief) 

Hon. Sofiyan Ahmed Beker - Ethiopian Minister of Finance & Economic Development 

Qurquji Simbo - renowned Oromo vocalist and Oromo nationalism advocator 

Ramadaan Huseen Khaliil - First Oromo liberation fighter. 

Sisay Ibsa (Obbo) - Author, politician, founder and leader of Council for the Liberation of Oromia (Gumii Bilisummaa Oromiyaa); he cofounded Oromo Center in [[Washington DC]] 

Teferi Benti (Brigader General) - former President of Ethiopia (1975-1977). 

Tesfaye Deressa - journalist, human rights activist, poet, song-writer.

Tilahun Gessesse - famous Ethiopian singer 

Dr. Tilahun Gamta - Renowned Oromo linguist and author of the most comprehensive Oromo English Dictionary 

Gen. Tadesse Birru - trained [[Nelson Mandela]]; father of Oromo nationalism; Ethiopian patriot and commander of Fatno-Derash 

Dr. Teshome Soromessa - author and professor 

Tirunesh Dibaba - Ethiopian long-distance runner 

Umar Suleyman - one of the best Oromo singer 

Gen. Waaqoo Guutuu - leader of the United Liberation Forces of Oromia (ULFO) 

Hon. [[Workneh Gebeyehu Negewo]] - Commissioner of the Federal Police. 

Lij Yilma Deressa Amentu - Minister of Finance, Commerce & Industry and Foreign Affairs in Empe 
Getachew Adugna-young social activist, UN chief technical officer.

Dr. Yosef Yacob - legal scholar 
 
Dr. Haile Fida - Oromo intellectual, leader of MEISOn and author of Hirmata Dubbi Afaan Oromoo.
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