በ Lali Bet በአምስት ደረጃ መመዝገብ
ህይወቷ ጸግዳ (SGG) – ሴቱ 12-18 አመት ስሞን ሚዲያ
Lali Bet is a name that has been on the lips of every Ethiopian, young and old. It is a song written by Abraham Abera, which tells the story እንዴት መመዝገብ ይቻላል Lali Bet of Ethiopia’s struggle for independence from Italian occupation during World War II. The song became an anthem not only for the resistance movement but also for generations to come.
እውቅስ ጸግዳ (SGG) – ጠቀመ ሪፐር
Abraham Abera, the brain behind Lali Bet, was born in 1927 in Gojjam province. He grew up with a passion for writing and music, which eventually led him to become one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated poets.
As he grew older, Abera became increasingly aware of the injustices committed by Italian colonizers against his people. This sparked within him a desire to write about their experiences, and thus Lali Bet was born.
The song tells the story of five prisoners who are being transported in a lorry. One prisoner is given an extra cigarette pack as a privilege. However, on reaching the destination, he finds out that it is his death warrant. This poignant tale represents the struggles faced by Ethiopians during Italian occupation and serves as a metaphor for their collective fight against oppression.
ጠቀመ ሪፐር Lali Bet
The song’s opening lines, "ድንኩም ብቅሻንኑዖ" (the scent of blood), set the tone for the rest of the narrative. The prisoners are transported in a lorry with their hands bound behind their backs.
One prisoner is given an extra cigarette pack, which serves as his final privilege on this earth. However, upon reaching the destination, he realizes it was not a gift but rather a tool to ease him into death.
The song then takes us through a series of tragic events that ultimately lead to the prisoners’ demise. It’s a powerful exploration of themes such as freedom, sacrifice, and resistance in the face of overwhelming oppression.
ስደቅ Lali Bet
As the years passed by, Lali Bet became an integral part of Ethiopian culture, sung by every corner of the country. Its message of resilience and defiance has inspired countless Ethiopians to rise up against injustice and strive for a better life.
However, in 1974, Ethiopia’s beloved emperor was deposed by a group of revolutionaries who sought to bring about change. But their vision quickly turned sour as they themselves became the embodiment of the oppressive regime that Lali Bet spoke out against.
In 1991, Mengistu Haile Mariam’s Marxist government collapsed, and EPRDF came into power, ushering in an era of democratization and federalism for Ethiopia. This period saw increased freedom for artists to express their views through music and poetry – a development that had its roots in Lali Bet.
ጸሮ Lali Bet
Today, as the world grapples with issues like social justice and equality, the lessons embedded within Lali Bet remain timeless. Its author, Abraham Abera, might have left us physically but his legacy lives on through this enduring anthem of resistance and freedom.
From Tigray to Oromia, from Amhara to SNNPR – wherever Ethiopians reside around the world, they share a sense of pride knowing that Lali Bet stands as an emblem of their struggle against tyranny.