Ergaan walalichaa hayyoota hunda wal-qixa waan faarsuuf, hawaasa gidduutti garaagarummaa dhabamsiisee tokkummaa uuma.
Traditionally performed during wrestling matches ( Qillee ), running competitions, or stick-fighting bouts ( Moggasa ), Walaloo Ulamaa acts as a motivational chant and a social record. The athlete or a praise-singer recites verses to: walaloo ulamaa 39-ii
In the vast landscape of Oromo literature, walaloo (poetry/song) serves as a vessel for history, identity, and emotion. Among its many sub-genres, (Athlete’s Ode) holds a unique space—celebrating physical prowess, resilience, and the spirit of competition. Number 39 in this series is not merely a poem; it is a cultural artifact that captures the ethos of Oromo athletic expression. Among its many sub-genres, (Athlete’s Ode) holds a
Waliin haa barannu! Barreeffamni kun dhimma (walaloo waa’ee hayyoota amantii soddomii saglan irratti xiyyeeffatu) irratti hubannoo gahaa sii kenna. Walaloo Ulamaa 39-ii: Seenaa, Hiika fi Faayidaa Ishee Among its many sub-genres
Unlike Western sports cheers (which focus on team logos or victory), Walaloo Ulamaa 39-ii emphasizes . It shares kinship with: