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Today’s #Yiakl #SundaySpotlight goes out to Veronica Solomon in acknowledgement of her unwavering commitment to fighting injustice in #Eritrea with courage, class, art and talent.

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Veronica Solomon is one of #Eritrea’s most gifted and talented artists. She is a singer, songwriter, performer and a base guitar player. Through her music and talent, Veronica works to inspire and motivate many Eritreans to stand for justice. #Yiakl

Veronica was born in Addis Ababa to Eritrean parents. In 1978, she went to Sahel, Eritrea with her mother & four siblings wishing to join her father who had already joined the EPLF. Joining EPLF at a young age, Veronica grew up in “BeTmhrti Sewra,” the Revolution school. #Eritrea

As a young girl, she enjoyed playing soccer, singing, dancing and playing music. She learned to play Kirar and Bass Guitar while growing up in Revolution School and to this day she continues to play the two instruments in different occasions. #Eritrea #Yiakl

As a Tegadalit, from 1987 to 1993, Veronica was a member of the EPLF's main cultural and musical group. During that time she made a name for herself by mastering traditional dance of all Eritrean ethnic groups. #Eritrea #Yiakl

In 1994, she came together with a few of her female friends & former freedom fighters to co-found Shushan Band. From 1994 to 1995, she led the band while touring across #Eritrea & the world. Veronica is also one of the first Eritrean female artist to perform on stage playing Wata

In 1998, she released her first album, “Embaba Dass.” The same year she moved to the US. In 2005, she released her second album, “Fikri Tium,” where most of the songs are written by herself. #Eritrea #Yiakl

In 2018, Veronica released a single, “Rahwa Kmets’eyu,” to raise awareness on the current political repression in Eritrea and to uplift the spirits of Eritreans in distress. #Eritrea #Yiakl

Veronica has made it her priority to fight injustice and to inspire young Eritreans through her music and as such she continues to perform at events organized by Eritrean justice seekers everywhere. #Eritrea #Yiakl

Thank you Veronica for being a strong woman voice for justice and freedom through your music. You are an inspiration and a true patriot!

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