While living with his grandmother Tesfaye learned Amharic , which he also spoke with his mother , and attended Ethiopian Orthodox church services .
Tesfaye 's father abandoned the family when he was a toddler , resulting in Tesfaye being cared for by his grandmother and mother .
While living with Tesfaye grandmother Tesfaye Tesfaye learned Amharic , which he also spoke with his mother , and attended Ethiopian Orthodox church services .
Tesfaye 's father abandoned the family when he was a toddler , resulting in Tesfaye being cared for by his grandmother and mother .