The Oromo Community Association of Australia has announced it will host a special memorial event to honour the life and legacy of the beloved artist and freedom fighter, Ilfinash Qannoo, on September 12, 2026.

The Oromo Community Association of Australia (OCAA) has organised a commemorative gathering to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Artist Ilfinash Qannoo, who passed away recently in Oromia.

The memorial program will take place on September 12, 2026, at Dandenong Harmony Square, beginning at 5:00 PM.

A Celebration of Life and Legacy

Artist Ilfinash Qannoo was more than a performer—she was a symbol of Oromo resilience, unity, and the enduring struggle for freedom. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to advocating for Oromo liberation, justice, human rights, and gender equality, using her art as a powerful tool for change.

Her passing has been deeply felt by Oromos in Victoria, across Australia, and around the world. The memorial event organised by the OCAA offers the community an opportunity to come together, share their grief, and—most importantly—celebrate her remarkable contributions.

A Call to the Community

The Oromo Community Association of Australia has extended a warm invitation to all members of the community and friends of Oromia to attend the memorial gathering:

“Come to Dandenong Harmony Square at 5:00 PM and let us express the love and respect we hold for our artist!”

The event will feature a program of tribute, reflection, and cultural celebration, honouring the life of a woman who gave everything to the Oromo cause.

Event Details

📍 Location: Dandenong Harmony Square, Victoria, Australia
📅 Date: September 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM

Honouring a Heroine

Ilfinash Qannoo’s legacy is one of courage, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her people. Her music and advocacy inspired millions, and her memory continues to unite Oromos across the globe.

The OCAA’s memorial event is not only a tribute to her life but a reaffirmation of the values she stood for—unity, justice, and the unyielding pursuit of freedom for Oromia.

A Community United in Remembrance

As Oromos in Victoria gather at Dandenong Harmony Square, they will do so with heavy hearts but also with pride—pride in a woman who represented the very best of Oromo culture, resilience, and hope.

The event promises to be a powerful moment of community solidarity, cultural expression, and collective remembrance.

Join Us

All members of the Oromo community, friends of Oromia, and supporters of justice and human rights are warmly invited to attend.

Let us come together to honour a true heroine of Oromia. Let us celebrate her life, her art, and her enduring legacy. Let us show the world that Ilfinash Qannoo will never be forgotten.

Galatoomaa! — Thank you!

Event Summary:

Bilisummaan Oromoof!