Asfaw Meshesha was an Ethiopian journalist, producer, and talk show host. Asfaw Meshesha was well-known for working on EBS TV.
Asfaw Meshesha started her career as a reporter at the Ethiopian Herald, where she talked about various things happening around his. Later, he became a popular radio host and personality at FM Radio 97.1 Erie Music at 2:00 pm.
After that, he joined EBS TV, Ethiopia’s first private TV network. There, he created and hosted “Neu B America” (“Life in America”). When he returned to Ethiopia, he started the EBS Sunday Show, a weekly talk show where famous people and politicians are invited to talk.
Asfaw Meshesha Died at the age of 57
Asfaw Meshesha died on 4 January 2024 in Washington, DC, US, at the age of 57.
Asfaw Meshesha’s cause of death was brain cancer.
Asfaw Meshesha suffered a stroke in October 2023 and was diagnosed with brain cancer. Asfaw underwent chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but his condition worsened.
Asfaw Meshesha was rescued by EBS TV affiliates with $200,000 and sent to the George Washington University Hospital in Washington, DC for care.
But Asfaw Meshesha died due to complications and the news of his death was revealed through social media on 13 January 2024.
Widely admired within and beyond #Ethiopia media Legend Asfaw Meshesha dies. May he Rest in peace. Sending condolences to his beloved family.
Some facts about him. https://t.co/6POrcjipMh pic.twitter.com/Rup9vCAKcr
— Sawit Getachew (@SawitGK) January 14, 2024
Rest in peace to the brilliant journalist Asfaw Meshesha, someone I always called my “tv dad”.
His kindness, love, + humor radiated off the screen, we are blessed to have experienced him. My condolences to his family, may God give you strength. Sundays will never be the same💔🕊️ pic.twitter.com/vYtEO2uuVq
— Mel@ (@melmoh25) January 14, 2024
Who was Asfaw Meshesha Wife?
Asfaw Meshesha’s marital status was a widow. Asfaw Meshesha wife was Selamawit Assefa. She was a popular Ethiopian actress.
The couple married many years ago. They have a son, Samson (Japi) Asfaw (born 2004).
Selamawit Assefa died in 2010 in a car accident. In memory of Selamawit Assefa, Asfaw founded the Selamawit Assefa Foundation, a charity that helps orphans, widows, and victims.
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