Dawit Nega was a Tigrayan singer whose prominence raised popularity of Tigrigna music. His songs were singled out at having a distinctive voice. His most popular songs include "Damana", "Baba Ilen", "Hidyat Mekelle", "Wezamey", "Zewidero", "Binetselay", "Kudus Tsebaya" and "Chekolata."