![]() ![]() As to world politics, Alula had to encounter a seemingly unavoidable European interest in Africa and threat of colonization. In the Ethiopian context, Alula s time coincided with a staggering but relatively consolidating nascent Ethiopian state that had begun during Tewodros and witnessed a more expansive stature during Yohannes. In order to get a good flavor of Alula s biography and the role he played in Ethiopian and international politics of the 19 th century, one needs to simply make an analysis of world politics, particularly that of Horn of Africa, of that period. He became a Ras, just below Negus (king), in spite of the jealousy and hatred encountered by the aristocratic elements that surround the king. By the time the latter assumed the title of emperor, Alula was a strong charismatic leader in his early 30s and already at the top of the feudal echelon. In his early 20s, Alula had already enjoyed the blessings of Dejazmach Kassa Mercha, future Emperor Yohannes of Ethiopia. ![]() Above all, Alula had a magnanimous personality that virtually attracted the upper strata of the Ethiopian nobility including the king of kings, Yohannes the IV. He was sociable, courageous, friendly, affectionate, and with a lot of sense of humor. However, early on, Alula exhibited a role model of a fine leadership quality among his peers. During his time, no one thought that he would become a dignitary in a highly differentiated or stratified feudal and aristocratic Ethiopia where power was inherited and ascribed. The exact date of his birth is unknown, but since he was on his late 60s when he died on February 1897, we can safely assume that he was born between 1839 and Alula was the son of a peasant Engda Eqube and obviously of a humble origin. Ras Alula was born in the village of Menawee, district of Tembien, Tigray northern state of Ethiopia. Alula Abba Nega is one such a leader, and a charismatic magnanimous persona at that. But there are very few born leaders that have been fascinations of societies for centuries and will remain so for generations to come. 1 Ras Alula Abba Nega: An Ethiopian and African Hero By Ghelawdewos Araia There are many heroes and heroines that have captured our imagination and became the centerpiece of historical anecdotes. ![]()
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