The renowned and veteran Ethiopian vocalist, Tilahun Gessesse, passed away late on Sunday. Tilahun, before he came back home few days ago for Easter holiday, was receiving medical treatment abroad. Tilahun, 68, passed away when he was being taken to hospital after he felt sick on Sunday April 19, 2009.
The legendary Ethiopian great received an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Addis Ababa University, in appreciation of his contribution to Ethiopian music.
He has also received an award for his lifetime achievements from the Ethiopian Fine Art and Mass Media Prize Trust.
Funeral procession program for Tilahun Gesesse has been issued. A requiem service would be held overnight at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
The remains of the departed is to be taken home. Then it is to be carried to Meskel Square on a carriage at 11:00 am.
Until 2:00 at Meskel Square, his obituary would be read out and messages from Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and President Girma Woldegiorgis is to be delivered.
Between 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm. the funeral is to be conducted at the cemetery of the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
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