Oromo Bekkamo
(Some Notable Oromos)
[[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
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
Ibsa Gutama - former Minister of Education
Ilfinash Qannoo - famous Oromo singer
Jamal Robale also known as Gutama Hawas - One of the OLF founders
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 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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