Ayalew Mesfin

Ayalew Mesfin Chufa is an Ethiopian musician. He is one of the most important figures of Ethio-Groove.

Early life Mesfin was born in the ’40s in Weldiya, North Wollo. At age 11, he ran away from home to Addis Abba to pursue a career in music, which his father disapproved of. Before becoming a musician, Mesfin worked as a waiter, doorman and cashier. They started off playing at Patris Lumumba Night Club, the Stereo Club, and Etege Taitu Hotel in Addis Ababa. During this time he was also under house arrest. EPDM then attempted to assassinate Mesfin in concert.

In 2018, Now-Again Records worked with Mesfin to release a compilation of his works. A year later in 2019, he performed at Le Guess Who? in Amsterdam, again with Debo Band.

Personal life Mesfin resides in Denver.