The Yejju Oromo are a sub-clan of the Barento branch of Oromo people. They are one of the northernmost communities of Oromo people residing in Ethiopia, along with the Raayyaa.[1]
The Yejju Oromo, originally from southern Ethiopia, emerged as kingmakers and founder of the Warra Sheik dynasty, which would make Christian Ethiopia a puppet in the hands of the Yejju regents.[2][3][4] From the beginning of the Zemene Mesafint era until the defeat of Ras Ali of Yejju by Tewodros II in 1853, the Emperors of Ethiopia became, in the words of the Chronicals, "little more than Galla (Oromo) puppets".[5][6] The court of Gondar would primarily be in the hands of the Oromo and the offical language of the court would change from Amharic to Afaan Oromo.[7] The title of Ras, the third highest title in the kingdom besides Negusa Nagast (Emperor) and Negus (King) fell to the dynasties of the Yejju Oromo. Throughout this era, members of this lineage wielded significant political authority in Abyssinia, effectively governing the empire.[8][9]
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