| Birth Day | September 29, 1940 |
| Birth Place | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
| Age | 80 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Apr 19, 2009 (age 68) |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
Tilahun Gessesse, a legendary Ethiopian opera singer, has been an icon in the music industry for decades. His incredible talent, exceptional vocal range, and unique style have earned him a devoted fan following both in Ethiopia and internationally. In addition to his unrivaled musical career, Tilahun Gessesse's net worth is estimated to be a staggering $81.9 billion in 2024. This incredible wealth is a testament to his remarkable success and the enduring popularity of his music. Tilahun Gessesse's contributions to Ethiopian art and culture are immeasurable, solidifying his status as a true legend in the world of opera.
Influential tenor pop vocalist known as The Voice during Ethiopia's Golden Age of the 1960s.
His time with the Imperial Bodyguard Band brought him great recognition and also imprisonment after the Imperial Bodyguard staged a failed overthrow of the government in December 1960.
He raised funds for victims of the 1970s and 1980s famine in Ethiopia.
His grandfather would have preferred that he focus on academics and when he eventually pursued formal music training in Addis Ababa, he did not have the patriarch's approval.
His efforts to take Ethiopian music to the rest of the world paved the way for such contemporary Ethiopian Singers as Lola Monroe.
