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Madingo’s Final Voice: Posthumous Studio Album Nears Release

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The final posthumous studio album of late Ethiopian singer Madingo Afework is scheduled for release in October 2026 ( the end of Meskerem 2019).

The posthumous studio album of the late artist Madingo Afework is slated for release in October 2026 ( the end of Meskerem 2019).
The release has been confirmed by the artist’s family legal representatives, event organizers, and long-time production manager Zelalem Mekuria.
The project is being coordinated by Madingo’s daughter and sole heir, Dibora Madingo, alongside veteran industry figures.
The album contains 11 to 12 entirely new tracks developed by Madingo prior to his passing in September 2022.
Completing the album required salvaging raw studio tracks, upgrading MP3 files to wave format, and re-crafting instrumental backings.
Songwriting contributions were provided by Fanta Wechefa, Yilma Gebreab, Abebe Berhane, and Mekonnen Lema, with musical arrangements by Mikky Jano, Doctre, Addis Fikadu, and Zerihun Belete.
The album will not have a physical release and will instead be distributed digitally on Madingo Afework's official YouTube channel managed by Dibora.