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Music
Davido to Headline Ethiopia’s New Year as Afrobeats Surpasses American Icons
Davido Set to Electrify Ethiopian New Year Celebration at Sheraton AddisSheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is preparing to host an unforgettable Ethiopian New...
From Hits to Hurdles: The Evolving Landscape of Ethiopia’s Streaming Services
In the vibrant world of Ethiopian music, the early years of digital music promised a golden era. Artists dreamed of a future where their...
Why Jazz Clubs Are the Best for Live Music: Inside “Yekermo Sew” Newest Jazz...
By Emrakel SileshiWhy jazz? That was the first question I asked Samuel Yirga as we sat in a dim booth. Otis Redding softly crooned...
Veronica Adane’s Album is Set to Break Ethiopian Music Records with 17 Million Birr...
Renowned Ethiopian singer Veronica Adane, who has captivated audiences with her array of hit songs, is set to release her highly anticipated new album...
Movies
Fikir Eske Mekabir to Air on Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation for the Ethiopian New Year
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The much-anticipated television adaptation of the iconic Ethiopian novel "Fikir Eske Mekabir" (Love to the Grave) is set to air...
Hallmark Media Appoints Industry Veteran Wondwossen Dikran to Lead New Production Division
Hallmark Media has officially appointed Wondwossen "Wondu" Dikran as the Senior Vice President of Hallmark Studios, a newly established production division.In this role, Dikran...
Meet Ruth Negga: The Ethiopian-Irish Actress Behind Apple TV+’s Hit Show ‘Presumed Innocent
Ruth Negga Shines in 'Presumed Innocent': A Deep Dive into Her Ethiopian-Irish Heritage and Acclaimed PerformanceRuth Negga, an actress celebrated for her versatility and...
Ethio-Jazz Maestro Mulatu Astatke Shines as “The Bear” Garners 23 Emmy Nominations
The fusion of storytelling and music often creates a compelling narrative experience in television, and the second season of "The Bear" achieves this by...
Books
Fikir Eske Mekabir to Air on Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation for the Ethiopian New Year
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The much-anticipated television adaptation of the iconic Ethiopian novel "Fikir Eske Mekabir" (Love to the Grave) is set to air...
Exploring the Complexities of Identity and Belonging: Dinaw Mengestu’s Someone Like Us and His...
Dinaw Mengestu’s latest novel, Someone Like Us, delves deep into the intertwined themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience in contemporary America. Mengestu,...
Nebiy Mekonnen Celebrating the Life of Ethiopia’s Literary Legend
Nebiy Mekonnen (1956 - 3 July 2024)Nebiy Mekonnen, an influential Ethiopian poet, journalist, playwright, and translator, passed away on 3 July 2024. He was...
EBC signs deal with Sew Mehon Productions to adapt Fikir “Esk Mekaber” book into...
EBC signs deal with Sew Mehon Productions to adapt Fikir "Esk Mekaber" book into TV seriesThe Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) has signed an official...
Travel
Food & Drink
Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv Amid Regional Tensions
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia —...
Ethiopian Airlines Group and ETTE Sign MoU to Develop Ethiopia’s First Duty-Free Mall
Addis Ababa, October 3,...
Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 60 Years of Uninterrupted Service to Rome: A Milestone in Aviation Excellence
Addis Ababa, 20 September...
Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Connectivity: 10 Weekly Flights to Guangzhou
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest...
Meet Yonas Alemu: The Ethiopian Entrepreneur Who Exported Teff Pasta to Italy
Yonas Alemu, a visionary...
Nearly Ten Years of Service: Savor Addis Closes First Location Amid Eviction, Opens New...
Savor Addis, a renowned...
From Ethiopia to NYC: The Inspiring Culinary Journey of Chef Fariyal Abdullahi
Chef Fariyal Abdullahi, a...
It should be called a coffee break, not a tea break
By- Sintayehu Girma...
Diaspora
Meet the Ethiopian Women Revolutionizing Children’s Education Across the Globe
In a rapidly evolving...
Julie Mehretu Creates Towering Glass Mural for Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Drawing on Her Ethiopian Heritage
Julie Mehretu, an Ethiopian-born...
Vice President Kamala Harris Taps Ethiopian-American Diplomat Yohannes Abraham to Lead Presidential Transition Team
Vice President Kamala Harris'...
Hallmark Media Appoints Industry Veteran Wondwossen Dikran to Lead New Production Division
Hallmark Media has officially...
Meet Ruth Negga: The Ethiopian-Irish Actress Behind Apple TV+’s Hit Show ‘Presumed Innocent
Ruth Negga Shines in...
Women
Meet the Ethiopian Women Revolutionizing Children’s Education Across the Globe
In a rapidly evolving...
Unlocking Ethiopia’s Gemstone Potential: Haimanot Sisay’s Journey as the First Gemstone School Founder
Haimanot Sisay's journey from...
Why Ethiopia Needs the Sex Offender Registry: Naming the Predators
By Fikir BeleteAs we...
Police Interrupt Candlelight Vigil for Raped & Murdered 7-Year-Old Girl
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—a...
Meet Ruth Negga: The Ethiopian-Irish Actress Behind Apple TV+’s Hit Show ‘Presumed Innocent
Ruth Negga Shines in...