The Kingdom of Wolayta dates back to the pre-historic times.
'Kawo Motole(Motolomi) is one of the famous King of Wolayta who ruled most part of the present day Ethiopia in the 12th Century Under The Damot Kingdom.His Dynasty is called Wolayta Mala dynasty
Dates and rulers not known of this Kingdom is Unknown .Its believed that this Kingdom came to an end due to the Great Oromo Expansion(Migration).
The Kingdom that took over from Wolayta mallas is known as Wolayta Tigre Kawoteta(Kingdom) which has stayed in power until the final conquest of the state by Kawo Menelik of Abyssinia.The list of the Rulers of this Kingdom includes the following
while the first is believed to be Kawo Michaela
16th century Kawo Girma
17th century| Kawo Gazeygna
17th century Kawo Addayo
18th century Kawo Kote
18th century Kawo Libana
1761 Kawo Tube
1761 to 1800 Kawo Ogatto
1800 to 1835 Kawo Amado
1835 to 1845 Kawo Damota
1845 to 1886 Kawo Gobe
1886 to c.1890 Kawo Gaga
1890 to ''October 1895 Kawo Tona
Wolayta is Conquered by Kawo Menelik and became part of Ethiopia as of 1984.
I wish I learned this back in Elementary school.
The History curriculum of Wolayta should be re-Designed !!!!!
As i have discussed in my previous post the current Goverment in the country has fully acknowledged the multi - ethnic identity of the dwellers of the country.we have different culture, different language but One country.
The constitution has granted the basic Human rights which is part of the United nations Human right charters.
One of this basic Right mentioned both in The united Nations Human rights Charter and The Ethiopian Constitution is the right to learn in Native language in Elementary School and Beyond.
I learned in my native language starting from Grade 1,and I feel really lucky to get this chance and I want all Ethiopians to have the same Experience.
My Point here today is that We as wolaytans have Our Own History that we don't share with the rest of the Country.We don't share the Abyssinian leaders like Kawo Tewodros,Kawo Yohannes,etc.We had our own History and Our own Kings i firmly believe that this is what should be part of the History curriculum for schools in Wolayta.
The curriculum even in the High schools and Beyond i believe should be given in the following Order
1.Wolayta History
2.Ethiopian History
3.African History
4.World History
Wolayta History is presented Just in One paragraph in High school History Books.This is absolute disgrace.
If any Kid from Wolayta have to learn history he have to learn about the History of Wolayta in detail first ,then About Ethiopian History and beyond.
I believe this idea will be shared by all of the wolaytas and Action will be taken.
Wolayta Damota
