THE SECRET DEATH OF ABBA GADA AND OTHER STORIES

They were a compilation of seven stories revolving around the Oromo people. The first story talks about how the leadership system of the Oromo is on the verge of extinction due to the encroachment of Christianity and foreigners seeking expansion. Abba Gadaa, their current leader tries to make a stand but is faced with a mysterious death. The second is about how Abba Gadaa Liban Doyo was forced to oversee an election against his wishes. We see how votes are being lobbied and the violence corruption brings.The third story tells of two lovers, a young boy reminiscing of how his grandfather and father fought and died because of war, and now he is being forced to take up arms too. Separated from his beloved Galane, he made something for himself and became a governor. A chance occurrence allowed him to meet Galane once again but she fought for a different side in her pursuit to be with him. They continued their romance but fate would make it impossible for them to be together for Galane ende