: It gives words to feelings that are hard to say out loud.

Focuses on the virtues and kindness of the person who passed away.

"Walaloo Gaddaa" (Elegy) is a form of Oromo oral or written poetry used to express deep sorrow, mourning, and the loss of a loved one or a significant community figure

Walaloo Gaddaa translates to in Afaan Oromo. It is a traditional form of literature used to express sadness, mourning, and heartbreak.