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'''Neway Debebe''' ({{Lang-gez|ነዋይ ደበበ}}; born in 1958) is an Ethiopian singer and songwriter. Neway became popular after releasing his first debut album, recorded by the Tango Music shop, in 1970s with local band called Roha. Following this, Neway released more than five studio albums including his recent album which is entitled "Yene Deha".<ref name="musicinafrica">{{cite web |last1=Gazemba |first1=Stanley |title=Bio |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/neway-debebe |website=musicinafrica.net |publisher=musicinafrica.net |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>
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'''Neway Debebe''' ({{Langx|gez|ነዋይ ደበበ}}; born 21 December 1958) is an Ethiopian singer and songwriter. Neway became popular after releasing his first debut album, recorded by the Tango Music shop, in 1970s with a local band called the Roha Band. Following this, Neway released more than five studio albums.<ref name="musicinafrica">{{cite web |last1=Gazemba |first1=Stanley |title=Bio |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/neway-debebe |website=musicinafrica.net |date=8 July 2015 |publisher=musicinafrica.net |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>


==Life and career==
==Life and career==
=== 1958–1966: Early life ===
=== 1958–1966: Early life ===
Neway Debebe was born in [[Hamer (woreda)|Hamer Bako]], <!-- from his father Debebe and his mother Zewditu Worku -->and raised in different parts of Ethiopia, Asela, [[Awassa City|Awassa]] and [[Wolaita Sodo]]. Neway's passion for music started to bear when he was in the high school, Ras Andarge high school which is in Assela. The teachers has supported Neway in many different way to lay a foundation to his passion for musical. As Neway's speech, teacher Fantahun Antalehegn was the prior one. This had let Neway preform well in the high school student's band.<ref name="musicinafrica" /><ref name="seifuonebs">{{cite web |last1=Fantahun |first1=Seifu |title=መለያየት ግድ ከሆነ በጠብ መሆን የለበትም' ተወዳጁ ንዋይ ደበበ እና አይዳ ለመጀመሪያ ጊዜ የተነፈሱት ሚስጥር |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIngR7ICSqg |website=Youtube |publisher=Seifu on EBS |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>
Neway Debebe was born in [[Hamer (woreda)|Hamer Bako]], <!-- from his father Debebe and his mother Zewditu Worku -->and raised in different parts of Ethiopia. He lived in [[Asella]], [[Awasa]] and [[Wolaita Sodo]]. Neway's passion for music started while he was in high school. He attended Ras Andarge high school in Asella. The teachers supported Neway in many different ways to lay a foundation for his passion for music. <!-- As Neway's speech, teacher Fantahun Antalehegn was the prior one. -This line makes no sense.- --> As a result Neway performed well in the high school student's band.<ref name="musicinafrica" /><ref name="seifuonebs">{{cite web |last1=Fantahun |first1=Seifu |title=መለያየት ግድ ከሆነ በጠብ መሆን የለበትም' ተወዳጁ ንዋይ ደበበ እና አይዳ ለመጀመሪያ ጊዜ የተነፈሱት ሚስጥር |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIngR7ICSqg |website=Youtube |publisher=Seifu on EBS |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>


=== 1967–1970s: Career beginnings ===
=== 1967–1970s: Career beginnings ===
Since he had grasped basic music experience from high school music group to social Kebele music in Asela and [[Wolaita Sodo]], Neway evolved his talent to move to the capital of Ethiopia, [[Addis Ababa]] and made it worn a body. As Neway went to Addis Abeba, he joined Ambassador Theatre and Ras Theatre's traditional [[Music (band)|band]] respectively. Following the his contributions to the bands, the bands also became popular specially Ras Theatre.<ref name="musicinafrica" />
After developing his talent in high school, Neway moved to the capital [[Addis Ababa]] to further his musical career. In Addis Ababa he joined the Ambassador Theatre and the Ras Theatre's traditional [[Music (band)|band]] respectively. His contributions to the bands increased their popularity, especially the Ras Theatre's band.<ref name="musicinafrica" />


=== 1973–1974: Maebel Naw ===
=== 1973–1974: Maebel Naw ===
In 1970s, Neway released his first debut [[Music Album|album]] which entitled Maebel new which included great hit songs such as "Eshet Belahugn", "Yetikimit Abeba" and "Egnaw Enitarek". Neway has released six studio albums, and collaborated with other artists in different albums, his works have afforded him great fame by the wide audience.<ref name="musicinafrica" /><ref name="ethiopianmusicstore">{{cite web |title=Neway Debebe |url=https://ethiopianmusicstore.com/ms-artists/neway-debebe/ |website=ethiopian music store |publisher=ethiopianmusicstore.com |access-date=30 December 2020}}</ref>
In the 1970s Neway released his first debut [[Music Album|album]] ''Maebel Naw'', which included great hit songs such as "Eshet Belahugn", "Yetikimit Abeba" and "Egnaw Enitarek". Neway has released six studio albums, and collaborated with other artists on different albums. His works have afforded him great fame with a wide audience.<ref name="musicinafrica" /><ref name="ethiopianmusicstore">{{cite web |title=Neway Debebe |url=https://ethiopianmusicstore.com/ms-artists/neway-debebe/ |website=ethiopian music store |publisher=ethiopianmusicstore.com |access-date=30 December 2020}}</ref>


Neway described as possessing a "voice of silk".<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |title=Bio, Discography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/neway-debebe-mn0001013728/biography |website=allmusic.com |publisher=all music |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref> He composes [[melody]] and [[lyrics]] for himself and for his many professional [[colleagues]], including [[Honorary doctor]] [[Tilahun Gessesse]]. Neway's music is wide and varied, from the traditional [[Ethiopian music|Ethiopian beats]], [[rumba]], [[reggae]] or [[Garage house|garage]], [[big band]] or [[Ethno jazz|Ethno-Jazz]], [[Calypso music|calypso]] to [[Afro-pop]]. This made Neway hugely popular outside [[Ethiopia]].<ref name="worldmusic">{{cite web |last1=Romero |first1=Angel |title=Artist Profiles: Neway Debebe |url=https://worldmusiccentral.org/2018/05/29/artist-profiles-neway-debebe/ |website=worldmusiccentral.org |publisher=worldmusiccentral |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>
Neway has been described as possessing a "voice of silk".<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |title=Bio, Discography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/neway-debebe-mn0001013728/biography |website=allmusic.com |publisher=all music |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref> He composes [[melody]] and [[lyrics]] for himself and for his many professional [[colleagues]], including [[Tilahun Gessesse]]. Neway's music is wide and varied, from the traditional [[Ethiopian music|Ethiopian beats]], [[rumba]], [[reggae]] or [[Garage house|garage]], [[big band]] or [[Ethno jazz|Ethno-Jazz]], [[Calypso music|calypso]] to [[Afro-pop]]. This made Neway hugely popular outside [[Ethiopia]].<ref name="worldmusic">{{cite web |last1=Romero |first1=Angel |title=Artist Profiles: Neway Debebe |url=https://worldmusiccentral.org/2018/05/29/artist-profiles-neway-debebe/ |website=worldmusiccentral.org |date=29 May 2018 |publisher=worldmusiccentral |access-date=29 December 2020}}</ref>


=== 1991–2007: Moved to United States of America ===
=== 1991–2007: Move to United States ===
In 1991, Neway went to [[United States]] and lived for more than 16 years.<ref name="seifuonebs" /> Neway released his two albums, "Ageren Alresam" and "Yene Deha" that are arrangement by Abegaz Kibrework when he was in US. Also Abegaz Kibrework, Henok Temesgen and Fasil Wuhib were participated. In 2007, in [[Ethiopian]]'s [[Millennium]] (2000), Neway went back to his homeland, [[Ethiopia]].<ref name="musicinafrica" />
In 1991, Neway went to United States and lived there for more than 16 years.<ref name="seifuonebs" /> Neway released his two albums "Ageren Alresam" and "Yene Deha" while in the US. These albums were arranged by Abegaz Kibrework. Henok Temesgen and Fasil Wuhib also participated. In 2007, the new [[Millennium]] in the [[Ethiopian calendar]], Neway returned to Ethiopia.<ref name="musicinafrica" />


=== 1986–2010: Marriage and divorces ===
=== 1986–2010: Marriage and divorces ===
Neway's first spouse was Aida Hassen. But they got divorced in 2010, and this known officially on 27 December 2020 when he was giving interview to the talk show called Seifu On EBS. This also became viral in national level. Neway also has got married to his second unmentioned spouse in 2018 and has now two sons.<ref name="seifuonebs" /><ref name="borkena">{{cite news |title=Divorce story that got viral : Neway Debebe and Aida Hassen |url=https://borkena.com/2020/12/28/divorce-story-that-got-viral-neway-debebe-and-aida-hassen/#:~:text=Neway%20Debebe%20is%20among%20giant,Liberation%20Front%20(TPLF)%20administration. |website=Borkena |publisher=borkena.com |access-date=30 December 2020}}</ref>
Neway was first married to Aida Hassen. They got divorced in 2010. This was not revealed until 27 December 2020, during an interview on the talk show ''Seifu'' on [[EBS TV (Ethiopia)|EBS]]. The story went viral on the national level. Neway married his second spouse in 2018 and has now two sons.<ref name="seifuonebs" /><ref name="borkena">{{cite news |title=Divorce story that got viral : Neway Debebe and Aida Hassen |url=https://borkena.com/2020/12/28/divorce-story-that-got-viral-neway-debebe-and-aida-hassen/#:~:text=Neway%20Debebe%20is%20among%20giant,Liberation%20Front%20(TPLF)%20administration. |website=Borkena |publisher=borkena.com |access-date=30 December 2020}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==


=== '''Studio albums''' ===
=== Studio albums ===
* ''Maebel Naw'' (1978)

* Maebel Naw (1973)
* ''Telayewa'' (1982)
* ''Amen'' (Maebel Productions, Ethio Sound; 1995)
* Telayewa (1989)
* ''Hageren Alresam'' (Maebel Productions, 1998)
* Amen (2002)
* ''Best of Neway Debebe Collection'' (Nahom Records, 2007)
* Ageren Alresam
* Yene Deha


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 16:43, 7 November 2024

This article is about a person whose name includes a patronymic. The article properly refers to the person by his given name, Neway, and not as Debebe.
Neway Debebe
Background information
Born (1958-12-21) 21 December 1958 (age 65)
Hamer Bako, Ethiopian Empire
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1977–present
Labels
  • Roha Band
  • Langano Studio

Neway Debebe (Ge'ez: ነዋይ ደበበ; born 21 December 1958) is an Ethiopian singer and songwriter. Neway became popular after releasing his first debut album, recorded by the Tango Music shop, in 1970s with a local band called the Roha Band. Following this, Neway released more than five studio albums.[1]

Life and career

[edit]

1958–1966: Early life

[edit]

Neway Debebe was born in Hamer Bako, and raised in different parts of Ethiopia. He lived in Asella, Awasa and Wolaita Sodo. Neway's passion for music started while he was in high school. He attended Ras Andarge high school in Asella. The teachers supported Neway in many different ways to lay a foundation for his passion for music. As a result Neway performed well in the high school student's band.[1][2]

1967–1970s: Career beginnings

[edit]

After developing his talent in high school, Neway moved to the capital Addis Ababa to further his musical career. In Addis Ababa he joined the Ambassador Theatre and the Ras Theatre's traditional band respectively. His contributions to the bands increased their popularity, especially the Ras Theatre's band.[1]

1973–1974: Maebel Naw

[edit]

In the 1970s Neway released his first debut album Maebel Naw, which included great hit songs such as "Eshet Belahugn", "Yetikimit Abeba" and "Egnaw Enitarek". Neway has released six studio albums, and collaborated with other artists on different albums. His works have afforded him great fame with a wide audience.[1][3]

Neway has been described as possessing a "voice of silk".[4] He composes melody and lyrics for himself and for his many professional colleagues, including Tilahun Gessesse. Neway's music is wide and varied, from the traditional Ethiopian beats, rumba, reggae or garage, big band or Ethno-Jazz, calypso to Afro-pop. This made Neway hugely popular outside Ethiopia.[5]

1991–2007: Move to United States

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In 1991, Neway went to United States and lived there for more than 16 years.[2] Neway released his two albums "Ageren Alresam" and "Yene Deha" while in the US. These albums were arranged by Abegaz Kibrework. Henok Temesgen and Fasil Wuhib also participated. In 2007, the new Millennium in the Ethiopian calendar, Neway returned to Ethiopia.[1]

1986–2010: Marriage and divorces

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Neway was first married to Aida Hassen. They got divorced in 2010. This was not revealed until 27 December 2020, during an interview on the talk show Seifu on EBS. The story went viral on the national level. Neway married his second spouse in 2018 and has now two sons.[2][6]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Maebel Naw (1978)
  • Telayewa (1982)
  • Amen (Maebel Productions, Ethio Sound; 1995)
  • Hageren Alresam (Maebel Productions, 1998)
  • Best of Neway Debebe Collection (Nahom Records, 2007)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e Gazemba, Stanley (8 July 2015). "Bio". musicinafrica.net. musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Fantahun, Seifu. "መለያየት ግድ ከሆነ በጠብ መሆን የለበትም' ተወዳጁ ንዋይ ደበበ እና አይዳ ለመጀመሪያ ጊዜ የተነፈሱት ሚስጥር". Youtube. Seifu on EBS. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  3. ^ "Neway Debebe". ethiopian music store. ethiopianmusicstore.com. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Bio, Discography". allmusic.com. all music. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  5. ^ Romero, Angel (29 May 2018). "Artist Profiles: Neway Debebe". worldmusiccentral.org. worldmusiccentral. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Divorce story that got viral : Neway Debebe and Aida Hassen". Borkena. borkena.com. Retrieved 30 December 2020.
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