Oromia: New Oromo music (Culture), Dursitewoo, Mootewoo, by Fayo Mootii December 6, 2018
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Indigenous Federation: The Case of Borana Oromo, Oromia (Ethiopia) August 20, 2017
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Indigenous Federation: The Case of Borana Oromo, Ethiopia
Abstract
This article draws attention to the Borana Oromo gadaa system as an Indigenous federation. Gadaa is an Indigenous democratic political system used by the Oromo in which leaders are elected and their term in office is strictly fixed. Data for this research were generated through interviews, observations, and focus group discussions. The findings of this research indicate that the Borana have three gadaa councils at two levels: one at the center for the entire Borana and two named after two Borana clans. The later have relative autonomy under the cardinal law of the Borana gadaa. This structure has been serving as a means of managing conflict, maintaining internal unity, and ensuring better governance and power devolution. Finally, suggestions are made on how to support Indigenous governance systems, which in this case includes acknowledging the values and principles of the gadaa system, as well as designing a legal framework that retains and protects the integrity and legitimacy of the system.
Acknowledgments
I would like to acknowledge several individuals and institutes for they contributed to the success of this work. The Volkswagen Foundation sponsored my PhD study through the project entitled “Traveling Models of Conflict Management.” I was able to generate part of the data for this article during my stay in the field as part of my dissertation. Being sponsored by Jimma University, I was also able to attend the 40th Gumii Gaayoo in the summer 2012. Furthermore, Jimma University sponsored a research project entitled “Borana’s Response to Local and Global Changes: Amending Gadaa Law” in 2013/14, which enabled me to collect enriching data on the issue under discussion. I must express my deepest thanks to the Borana Elders and ritual leaders who assisted me accessing important information on Borana gadaa federation. Click here to read the full article: Indigenous Federation: The Case of Borana Oromo, in International Indigenous Policy Journal
Oromia: Qallačča and Bokkuu: Themes in the ancient Qaallu institution and rock paintings of Hararqee— implications for social semiosis and history of Ethiopia July 23, 2017
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Qallačča and Bokkuu: Themes in the ancient Qaallu institution and rock paintings of Hararqee— implications for social semiosis and history of Ethiopia
Vol. 1(4), pp. xxx – xxx, July 2013 DOWNLOADED
Sidama Nation: Fichee- Cambalaalaa New Year Revelation June 29, 2017
Posted by OromianEconomist in Uncategorized.Tags: Africa, Fichee- Cambalaalaa, Indigenous culture, Indigenous People, Kemetic Africa, Kushitic people, Sidama, Sidama Nation, Sidama New Year, Sidama people, UNESCO world Heritage
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The Sidma are one of the ancient and indigenous Kemetic (Kushitic) African people. They are the 3rd largest nation in Ethiopia. Fichee- Cambalaalaa is the UNESCO registered heritage festivity simbolizes the Sidama nation New Year and national event. The Sidama people celebrated the 2017 event colorfully on 21st and 22nd June in Hawasa (the Sidama people capital) and all over the Sidama Land.
Here is the report (video) from Oromia Media Network (OMN) in Afaan Oromoo:
Fichee-Chambalaalla, New Year festival of the Sidama people
Inscribed in 2015 (10.COM) on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Fichee-Chambalaalla is a New Year festival celebrated among the Sidama people. According to the oral tradition, Fichee commemorates a Sidama woman who visited her parents and relatives once a year after her marriage, bringing ”buurisame”, a meal prepared from false banana, milk and butter, which was shared with neighbours. Fichee has since become a unifying symbol of the Sidama people. Each year, astrologers determine the correct date for the festival, which is then announced to the clans. Communal events take place throughout the festival, including traditional songs and dances. Every member participates irrespective of age, gender and social status. On the first day, children go from house to house to greet their neighbours, who serve them ”buurisame”. During the festival, clan leaders advise the Sidama people to work hard, respect and support the elders, and abstain from cutting down indigenous trees, begging, indolence, false testimony and theft. The festival therefore enhances equity, good governance, social cohesion, peaceful co-existence and integration among Sidama clans and the diverse ethnic groups in Ethiopia. Parents transmit the tradition to their children orally and through participation in events during the celebration. Women in particular, transfer knowledge and skills associated with hairdressing and preparation of ”buurisame” to their daughters and other girls in their respective villages. Click here to read more.
Photos from Saliha Sami’s upcoming Oromo music video: Diinni fira hintahu May 1, 2017
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The award-winning musician and Oromo recording artist Saliha Sami is working on a new music video; titled ‘diinni fira hintahu’. The following photos are released from the set of the video production on her Facebook page. Click here for more at Finfinne Tribune | Gadaa.com.
Answers Africa: Interesting facts about Oromo ethnic group of Ethiopia April 13, 2017
Posted by OromianEconomist in Oromia, Oromiyaa, Oromo.Tags: Africa, Cushitic people, Kemetic Africa, Oromia, Oromo, Oromo people
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Interesting facts about Oromo ethnic group of Ethiopia
Oromia: OMN: Qophii Jiruuf jireenyaa Artist Dirribee Gadaa Bit 28, 2017. OMN: Interview with one of the most creative minds in Oromo music and art, artist singer Dirribee Gadaa March 29, 2017
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OMN: Artisti Dirribee Gadaa (Bit 28, 2017)
Neith the Hunting Goddess July 26, 2016
Posted by OromianEconomist in Africa, Uncategorized.Tags: Africa, Kemetic Africa
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And more at:
https://tyrannoninja.wordpress.com/2016/07/22/goddesses-gonna-slay-it/
AFRICA- AN EXAMPLE OF WOUNDED CULTURE AND ECONOMY July 25, 2016
Posted by OromianEconomist in Africa, Uncategorized.Tags: Africa, Aid, Colonial Structure, Development, Kemetic Africa
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It is known that the development of language as a medium of expression is the key factor of communication and is also responsible for the growth of a culture as well as education. History itself is the witness in case of Africa, where language originated initially.It is accepted in almost every part of the world that the language of Egypt influenced the Greek and Latin languages; even though these two languages are Indo-European. On a broader scale, the roots of most of the European languages like Greek, Latin, German and English are present in Cush African languages itself. But, these languages were further developed in the Central European area.Most of the historians believe that the word “Africa” is derived from ‘Afri-uka’ which is from the ancient Egyptian language and it means ‘motherland’.Before moving ahead, I would like to tell you one thing- the people of south east India, specially Andaman and Nicobar have a striking resemblance in their genetic aspects with the African natives, proving that we are not so different from the Africans.
OBSTV:Oromia: Seenaa Odaa Kaarraa kan Innaaggoo, Laaloo Assaabii. July 5, 2016
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Hoo yaa lubaa Gadaan booka roobee
Hoo yaa lubaa Gadaan quufa roobee
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