The lyrics and melody commemorate the life and death of , a prominent and influential leader from the Şaxê (Çatak) district of Van.
: According to historical accounts and oral tradition, Şekir Axa was a powerful local figure who came into conflict with Mîr Birahîmxan , the ruler of the Hakkari Emirate at the time. FД±rat BaЕџkale Ећekir Axa Hay Ећeng E
The song , performed by artists like Fırat Başkale , is a traditional Kurdish folk piece rooted in a tragic historical event from the 1780s in the Van region. The Story of Şekir Axa The lyrics and melody commemorate the life and