History

Britain rejects the return of sacred religious tablet to Ethiopia

Despite many efforts the Ethiopian government expended the British refused to return looted artifact known as tabot. The British seized the plaques after defeating Emperor Tewodros II at the Battle of Maqdala in 1868, and they are now locked away in a vault in a British museum. Ethiopia has asked for the tabots to be

December 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Marcus Samuelson & Maya are naming the second baby they are expecting after Ethiopia.

Marcus Samuelsson and his wife Maya, who share son Zion together, revealed that they’re expecting their second baby in a sweet announcement on Instagram on Friday Marcus Samuelsson is adding to his family! The Top Chef Family Style judge, 50, took to Instagram on Friday to reveal that he and wife Maya Haile Samuelsson are expecting their second

December 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Ethiopian Airlines gives 30 pc discount for flights to Addis

Ethiopian Airlines offers up to 30 pc discount on flights to Ethiopia from all over the world. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced a 30 percent reduction in ticket sales following a call from Ethiopians and Ethiopian friends for ‘one million people at home. The airline has announced on its social networking site a

December 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Tella: An Old Ethiopian Traditional Beverage Finds Its Way To The City

Tella has been one of the most underrated cultural drinks in Ethiopia. It embodied the culture of a long history in Ethiopia, dominantly in the rural areas of the country. It’s a tradition that has been adored by many and yet never seems to break out of its common crowds. There are many kinds of

December 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Lake Wonchi announced as the best tourist site of 2021

At the 24th General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization, which is being held in Madrid, Spain, Lake Wonchi was chosen as the best tourist site of 2021. Lake Wonchi, southwest of Shoa in the Oromia region, has been selected as the first of 170 tourist sites. It’s situated at the base of an extinct

December 2, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

France to continue renovation of Lalibela church

Following the restoration of the war in northern Ethiopia, the Minister of Innovation and Technology, Dr. Belete Molla, announced that France would continue the Lalibela Church Renovation Project. The signs of progress on the restoration work of the Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela were postponed due to the Ethiopian Tigray’s war after the location was controlled

December 2, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

This is why you should try Ethiopian food- Marcus Samuelsson

Americans are pretty adventurous when it comes to dining out — whether we have Mexican food cravings, are in the mood for regional fare at a Chinese, Thai, Korean, or Japanese restaurant, or just want a traditional Italian meal. One cuisine that may be less popular, though, is Ethiopian food; it didn’t even make the list

November 30, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

This why Americans should try Ethiopian food-Marcus Samuelsson

Americans are pretty adventurous when it comes to dining out — whether we have Mexican food cravings, are in the mood for regional fare at a Chinese, Thai, Korean, or Japanese restaurant, or just want a traditional Italian meal. One cuisine that may be less popular, though, is Ethiopian food; it didn’t even make the list

November 30, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

“The Footpath” Art Exhibition by Engdaget Legesse

To be alive is to walk through the many experiences that life gives with pure consciousness, passion, and rigorous act of rebellion towards one’s path. An artist is an individual that observes the neglected truth of his own existence and gives meaning to life using tools of his own artwork. That’s what the artist did

August 17, 2021 • By Emrakel sileshi

Culture

How Few Record Labels Changed Ethiopian Music

Beacons of Ethiopian Music How few record labels changed Ethiopian music Strolling down the memory lane by revealing musical revolutionary scenes of the 1960’s Ethiopian music arena, one must expend credits to the fascinating musical genius into count.  In the hindsight, the 1960s is the most relevant era in making Ethiopian music independent and an

May 18, 2021 • By Addis Insight