Semahegn Belew: key obituary facts
Is Semahegn Belew dead? Yes. Semahegn Belew died on June 15, 2026, at age 58.
Cause of death: Semahegn Belew's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Semahegn Belew known for?
He was an Ethiopian singer.
More about Semahegn Belew
Born: 27 September 1967.
Place of birth: Bahir Dar.
Gender: male.
Occupation: singer.
Nationality: Ethiopia.
Genres: Ethiopian music.
Years active: 1981–2026.
Semahegn Belew, an Ethiopian singer known for traditional Gojjam songs, died on June 15, 2026.
Born in Bahir Dar on September 27, 1967, he was also known as Seme Balageru. Belew began performing as a vocalist at age 14 and later moved to Addis Ababa in 1990.
Over a career that lasted from 1981 until 2026, he became associated with songs including “Antuyewa,” “Wuba Bahir Dar,” and “Debot Ensra.”