In 1998, he moved to Dire Dawa, located 515 kilometers east of Addis Ababa, to live with his guardian and work at "Cherqa Cherq Yekenet Buden" where he received basic training as a vocalist and playing with a band.
He moved to Dire Dawa. This was in 1998. This was to live with his guardian and work at "Cherqa Cherq Yekenet Buden" where he received basic training as a vocalist and playing with a band. Dire Dawa was located 515 kilometers east of Addis Ababa.