He ruled part of present day Ethiopia in the 12th century under the Damot Kingdom under Wolayta malla dynasty.
The governmental center of the Wolaita during the Motolami era was at the summit of a gorgeous mountain known as Damota, which ultimately became the name of the kingdom.
The force of cavalry and infantry besieged Kawo Motolomi's palace, known as Xaazza Garuwaa.
[2] King Motolomi was a well-known military leader who possessed trained cavalry and infantry, his army, who camped in several caves around Damota Mountain.
Kawo Motolomi’s period was the Golden Age of Wolaita history.