Nov 27, 2025
Akayda
Studio portrait for the latest single — released via Kertet Music Group.
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MerkebBonitua
International recording artist. Cinematic voice, worldwide stages — where rhythm meets soul.
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Akayda
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Studio · 2026
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Genre
Guayla Hip-Hop
About The Artist
Pioneer ofGuayla Hip-Hop
Merkeb Bonitua (also known as Merkeb Baryagabr) is an Ethiopian Tigrigna hip-hop artist, producer, and musical innovator — widely recognized as the pioneer and creator of Guayla Hip-Hop, a unique fusion genre that blends traditional Eritrean and Ethiopian Tigrinya guayla rhythms with modern hip-hop beats.
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180+
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24
Countries Toured
12
Awards Won
Guayla Hip-Hop PioneerTigrigna Hip-HopProducerInnovator
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Catch Merkeb Bonitua live — with Hello G on the boards and a full Tigrigna Guayla live band on stage.
Sep 14, 2026Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Merkeb Bonitua Live — Addis Ababa
Millennium Hall
Oct 5, 2026Mekelle, Ethiopia
Homecoming Concert — Mekelle
Axum Hotel Grand Hall
Nov 11, 2026London, United KingdomSold Out
Merkeb & Hello G — East London
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