Wario Wako Haleke [Qubee: Waariyoo Waaqoo] was born in Hidlola, Borana Zone, Oromia Region, in 1985. He is the son of one of the first Protestant couples in his native Yaaballoo District in Southern Ethiopia. Wario joined the local Mekane Yesus congregation as a child and became a member of its choir. Having completed his training in animal science, he worked as a civil servant. Afterwards, Wario earned a Degree in Theology and a Master of Business Administration.
In 2011, Wario became a full-time gospel singer. Five years later, he began interviewing Oromo gospel singers on Mo’aa TV. In 2018, Wario founded the Voice of Hope Ministry, a religious organization serving the Borana people in Kenya and Ethiopia. Wario lives with his family in Addis Ababa.
Albums
(1) Laftii nagaa [It is peace]. VCD released by Melos Spiritual Song Shop, Addis Ababa, 2011 [2004 A.M.].
(2) Uumami ragaa [The Creation is witness]. CD released by singer Wario Wako, Addis Ababa, 2012 [2005 A.M.].
(3) Ee Jenne [We have said, ‘All right’]. CD released by Melos Spiritual Song Shop, Addis Ababa 2014/15 [2007 A.M.].
(4) Waaqaa faarsina [We praise God]. CD released by _ _ _ in 2016 [2008 AM]
(5) Khitaabii Maal Jedha? [What does the Scripture say?]. CD released by singer Wario Wako, Addis Ababa, 2018 [2010 A.M.].
(6) Naanaanaan [_ _ _ (meaning?)]. CD released by _ _ _ in 2021 [2013 AM].
Connect
» Follow Wario Wako on Facebook
» Follow Voice of Hope Ethiopia Ministry on Facebook
» Visit Wario’s YouTube channel
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