Getachew Kassa (Amharic: ጌታቸው ካሳ; 6 September 1944 – 21 February 2024) was an Ethiopian singer and percussionist.

[2] Kassa’s musical voyage began in the bustling streets of Addis Ababa’s Mercato area.

From singing popular Italian songs to imitating iconic singers like Elvis Presley and Harry Belafonte, Kassa’s early experiences forged a path for his musical career.

His determination led him to adopt his stage name, “Kassa,” inspired by a suggestion from a friend, marking the start of a legendary journey.

[5] Notable songs include "Addis Ababa",[6] "Tiz Balegn Gize", "Yekereme Fikir", "Bertucan nesh lomi" "Bichayan Tekze" "Agere Tizitash".

[11][12] A funeral was scheduled for the following day and his body was cremated at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Addis Ababa.