Korchach

Tesfalem Arefayne, widely known as Korchach, is an Eritrean singer and musician born and raised in Asmara, Eritrea and currently living in the United Kingdom. From a young age, he developed a passion for dancing and singing. Before becoming a singer, Korchach was an award-winning dancer who performed on stage. In 2001, he transitioned from dancing to singing, initially performing songs by other artists. His first original single, “Hante Emnetu,” earned him an award and marked the beginning of his music career. Since 2003 he has released over 80 songs. Korchach has released around six albums, with his breakthrough coming in 2005 through his debut album 'Entay Gere', featuring nine singles. The album became widely popular among Tigrinya-speaking communities in Eritrea and Ethiopia and established him as a prominent Eritrean singer. In 2008 he released an album 'Tsbit Newihwa', which further strengthened his reputation and fan base. With more than two decades in music, Korchach continues to create and perform, contributing to the legacy of Eritrean music.