Culture
Saudi Arabia Imposes New Visa Restrictions Affecting Ethiopian Travelers
Saudi Arabia has announced major changes to its visa policy, set to take effect...
Books
Poet and Tobiya Jazz Event Organizer Misraq Terefe Arrested Amid Unclear Circumstances
Poet and renowned literary event organizer Misraq Terefe was arrested on January 22, 2017, and taken to the...
Entertainment & Arts
The Weeknd’s Reflection on the Ethiopian Red Terror: A Hidden Narrative in His Song
Abel Tesfaye, known to the world as The Weeknd, has built a career around deeply emotional and introspective...
Entertainment & Arts
Drummer Teferi Assefa, Ethiopian Jazz Pioneer and Negarit Band Leader, Passes Away at 53
The Ethiopian music community is mourning the loss of Teferi Assefa, a renowned drummer and percussionist, who passed...
Entertainment & Arts
Mahmoud Ahmed’s Grand Farewell: Celebrating 60 Years of Ethiopia’s Musical Legend
On January 11, 2025, Addis Ababa’s Millennium Hall witnessed a momentous event as Mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopia’s legendary singer,...
EBC Announces Premiere of Fikir Eske Mekabir Following Court Decision
Addis Ababa (EBC) – The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) has announced the upcoming premiere of the much-anticipated movie adaptation of Fikir Eske Mekabir following...
Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw Joins Global Musical Legends in Epic Gladiator 2 Score
Renowned Ethiopian singer Ejigayehu Shibabaw, professionally known as Gigi, is among the diverse group of vocalists featured on the recently released Gladiator 2 soundtrack....
Ethio Telecom and MwareTV Launch IGADO+: A New Affordable, Localized Streaming Service in Ethiopia
MwareTV, a Dutch provider of cloud-based TV platforms, has introduced IGADO+, a new video streaming service specifically developed for the Ethiopian market. In collaboration...
Fendika Cultural Center Holds Final Concert Before Demolition
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2024 – A final farewell was held Monday night at the Fendika Cultural Center, marking the end of an era...
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...