Shashamane

Shashamane (or Shashemene, ሻሸመነ) is a town in the Ethiopian regional district of Oromia (formerly province of Shoa), about 150 miles from the capital of Addis Ababa. As of 1994, it had a population of 52,080.

Related Topics:
Ethiopian - Oromia - Shoa - Addis Ababa - As of 1994

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After World War II was over, Haile Selassie donated a large parcel of land to allow Rastafari movement settlers from the West Indies to return to their homeland in Africa.

Related Topics:
World War II - Haile Selassie - Rastafari movement - West Indies - Africa

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In January 2005 there were reports in the media that Bob Marley's remains were to be exhumed and then reburied at Shashamane. His wife Rita Marley described Ethiopia as his spiritual home, provoking controversy in Jamaica, where his remains lie.

Related Topics:
2005 - Media - Bob Marley - Spiritual - Jamaica

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At the beginning of February 2005 thousands of fans gathered in Shashamane for a month of celebrations for what would have been Marley's 60th birthday. Up until this year his birthday celebrations were always held in Jamaica. These recent events have brought Shashamane to prominence in the world for the first time.

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The resort of Wondo Genet lies near the Shashamane, as does the Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary.

Related Topics:
Wondo Genet - Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary

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