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Madingo Afework (Tegene Afework) was born on 16 August, 1978 in Azezo, Gondar, Begemder Province, Ethiopia (now Amhara Region, Ethiopia), is a singer. Discover Madingo Afework's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Tegene Afework |
| Occupation |
Singer |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
16 August 1978 |
| Birthday |
16 August |
| Birthplace |
Azezo, Gondar, Begemder Province, Socialist Ethiopia (now Amhara Region, Ethiopia) |
| Date of death |
September 27, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Nationality |
Ethiopia |
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Madingo Afework Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Madingo Afework height not available right now. We will update Madingo Afework's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Madingo Afework Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Madingo Afework worth at the age of 44 years old? Madingo Afework’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. He is from Ethiopia. We have estimated
Madingo Afework's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
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On 27 September 2022, Madingo died after being hospitalized at a clinic near his home from an unspecified illness. It was stated that he drove to hospital where he was given some painkillers before he died at the scene. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed his condolences over his death, saying "I am deeply saddened by the death of artist Madingo Afework. He contributed enormously for his country [Ethiopia] in his life." Madingo's death was announced in the Ethiopian Press Agency. According to sources, his friend named EPD expressed a grief to his death and condolences towards his family, friends, and close relatives. On 28 September, Embassy of Russia expressed condolences over his death, stating "He was not only a talented artist, but also a true patriot of his country. His work helped to strengthen the spirit of soldiers who were defending Ethiopia from its adversaries."
Afework was widely known for his two albums Ayderegim (2005) and Swedlat (2015).
At the age of 10, Afework moved to nearby garrison where soldiers nicknamed him "Madingo". At the garrison, he was enticed to join the military band, Zema Lastas. In 2005, he released his first album Ayderegim. After this album, Madingo released hits "Sesame Atahulat" and "Aman Newey Goraw", becoming his most successful hits. Madingo collaborated with renowned singers in his era. In 2015, he released comeback album Swedlat (2015), which became acclaimed album in the year.
Tegene Afework (Amharic: ተገኔ አፈወርቅ; 16 August 1978 – 27 September 2022), known professionally as Madingo Afework (Amharic: ማዲንጎ አፈወርቅ), was an Ethiopian singer. Born in Gondar, he moved to military barracks nearby in the region where he was given his name "Madingo" by soldiers. There, Madingo joined the military band Zema Leras.
Afework was born in Azezo town in Gondar, Ethiopia on 16 August 1978 from his mother Hagernesh Wassie and Afework Mengistu. His family then moved to Debre Tabor to enroll his primary education. During his childhood, he was influenced by several famous singers at the time, notably Elias Tebabel, Muluken Melesse, Meles Edeshe and Ephrem Tamiru, and many fans admired that Madingo had a capability to imitate these artists' songs.
