The SLICE documentary shows the Oromo Way of Life.

Highlighting family interactions among Oromo Borana. Borana is the eldest of two brothers, Borana-Barentu, and known to be the origins of Oromo people. 
The documentary captures interaction between a Father , Mother, Daughter and Son. Interactions including teaching moments from the mother and father to their children. Oromo mother blesses the Son and Father in advance of a Salt Mining journey.

Oromo salt mines are run by Oromo Borana. The mining is a means of commerce for Oromo Borana. 

The documentary also shows Oromo Warriors who are in service to protect Borana land and livelihood. 

 

Slice Documentary Aug 9, 2020, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVBOfZWoo6Q Accessed 8/22/2021

 

Abbaa GADAA Michillee was known for his success in battle against Portuguese backed Abyssinian and Turkish backed forces.

His army consisted of three 

 

Forefront - infantry 

Horseman (Buutuu)

Reserve (Goojee)

 

In 1558, Michillee fought Hamelmal, under King Gelawdiwos, and his men at Dago.

Michillee defeated Hamelmal leading to the fall of Fategar..

 

Historians note he fought and won the battle at Mt Hazab

Charles Buckinham interpreted Abba Bahire’s writing on the aftermath,

“Ever since the Oromo appeared in our country, they were not slaughtered as they were slaughtered at that time.” 

 

This suggest rule under Oromo GADAA established peace over the lands.

 

After 8 year term, Michillee transferred power to the newly elect Abbaa GADAA.

GADAA Hambisaa

 Geerar Naan Jettaniiree?

      Jenaan Waa Injettaniiree?     

      Namni Gaargura Inhiinee?     

      Nama Miila Tokkootii     

          Namni Mawaabbaadhaa Indhoofnee     

      Gunee Cinaan Tokkoottii     

      

  1.       Bara Kaan Baardheengaddaa

    Xaafii Haamaa Keesattii      

    Geerarii Dhugi Jettuu      

    Yoon Geerare Maal Himtu

    Hiryankoo Isheen Jedhuu

    Guddoon Hermumtee Deessee

 

  1.     Xinnoon Naqataan Jirtii

    Hiryankoo Isheen Dhiraa

    Kaanoo Duultee Ajjeeftee

    Maafan Geraree Dhugaa?

    Kan Hiryottankoo, Akkuma

    Dhaqeen Qeera'e Dhufaa

    Jedheetan Barii Sokkee

    Firakoo Marii Dhoksee

    

  1.       Yommu Mataankoo Yaasee

      Ijoolleen Obboo Jettii

      Ijoolleen Obboo Jettii

      Waarsaan Isini Jettii

      Mataankoo Dhabnaan, Yaasee

      Ijoolleen Obboo Diddee



  1.       Garaachi Garaaf Malee

      Qoonqoodhaaf Homaan Goonee

      Daafuraan Haadhaaf Malee

      Lammiisaaf Homaan Gonee



  1.       Maqaa Harree Wadalaa

      Yaa Bullaatu Irra-caalaa

      Yaa Gursaatu Irra-jira

      Wadala Cufaa Dhiibuu

      Cinaan Duubaan Huruubuu

      Maal Eegdaree Yaa-saree

  1.       Wadala Hudduu Dibbee

    Hundi Gandaa Jibbee

    Wadala Eegduu Darsaa

    Yoona Qe'e Numarsaa

    Qalloon Kee Wadalaaree?

    Kana Hundaa Badadaaree

Oromo Borana and Barentuu 

 modified GADAA To improve Administration

Decentralized into FIVE GADAA 

 

1 Sabboo-Goonaa 

   GADAA under Odaa Garres

2 Sikkoo-Manson 

   GADAA under Odaa Roobaa

3 Ituu-Humbanna 

   GADAA under Odaa Bultum

4 Raayyaa-Assibuu

   GADAA under Odaa Makodii

5 Maccaa Tuulamaa

           GADAA under Odaa Nabee

GADAA Officials are responsible for

1 creating Laws

2 administrating Justice

3 economic development 

4 protection of National Security 

5 peaceful settlement of conflict - Gumaa

& administrating punishment for those who don’t accept settlement 

6 Resolving crimes that violate social norms 

& administrating punishment for those who violate norms (humanity)

7 adoption role - moggaasaa & guddifachaa

8 asylum for refugees - Koolu

9 guiding and developing Oromo culture, religion & Oromo calendar 

GADAA process follows the Oromo Calendar 

? provisions for the lonely members of society