It is in the blood of this family to fight. Born of fighters, they were raised for the struggle. They have chosen a path of self-sacrifice, dedicating their lives to the cause of Oromo glory and accepting personal hardship for the freedom of their people. Their sole purpose is to keep Oromia and the Oromo spirit alive. And while all things must begin, a legacy such as this never loses its power.

In this spirit, we share a brief tribute to Mr. Nagaasaa Ayyaanaa, the brother of the late #Kennasaa_Ayyaanaa, who passed away this week.

Mr. Nagaasaa Ayyaanaa was born in 1949 to Ayyaanaa Alabee Sekkaa and Dammee Bookaa Nadhii. In a household that raised both strong men and cattle, he was one of fifteen children. He was a man deeply rooted in Oromo culture and morals, a respected nationalist beloved by his community.

He was also the brother of Jaal Kennasaa Ayyaanaa. Because of this, and due to his own association with ABO leadership, Nagaasaa was imprisoned and tortured. His brother, Jaal Kennasaa, himself a monumental figure in the Oromo liberation struggle led by the ABO, endured immense adversity, great sacrifice, and severe torture in prison, which has left his health in a deeply worrying state to this day.

May Mr. Nagaasaa rest in peace, his grave filled with honey. We extend our deepest condolences to Jaal Kennasaa and the entire Ayyaanaa family.