Entertainment & Arts

Udet by Nobel & Tselimu: The Album That Refuses to Be Boxed

Before Udet became an album, before it became a shared name or identity, and were already shaped by sound—long before collaboration entered the picture. They didn’t arrive at music chasing visibility or spectacle. They arrived quietly, guided by feeling rather than form. “Before UDET, we came from different places,” they say, “but we carried a

January 20, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Beloved Ethiopian Actor and TV Host Netsanet Workneh Passes Away at 49

Addis Ababa — January 16, 2026Ethiopia’s entertainment community has been struck with grief following the passing of Artist Netsanet Workneh, a celebrated actor, TV presenter, and cultural figure. He died earlier today after battling a long-term illness, according to EBS Television. Netsanet, widely known and loved by audiences across the country, leaves behind an enduring

January 16, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Federal Court Releases Yohannes Daniel and Fellow TikTokers After Airline Security Sentences

The 1st Special Criminal Court of the Federal High Court has ordered the release of Yohannes Daniel (also known as John Daniel), who had been charged with offenses related to airline security, ruling that the time he has already spent in prison satisfies the punishment imposed by the court. The ruling follows more than two

December 3, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Adonai Shines as 2025 TikTok Creative Awards Celebrate Ethiopia’s New Digital Creators

The 2025 TikTok Creative Awards concluded with a powerful message this year: Ethiopian creators are shaping culture, influencing public conversations, and redefining digital storytelling on their own terms. Far from the traditional startup ecosystems or donor-driven creative spaces, TikTok continues to reward raw talent, originality, and an unapologetically Ethiopian sense of humor and hustle. The

November 30, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Fekreaddis Nekatebeb Announces First Album in Nine Years

For nearly a decade, one of Ethiopia’s most soulful voices has been absent from the stage. Now, the silence is finally over. Fekreaddis Nekatebeb, the powerhouse diva whose haunting vocals and emotional ballads once dominated airwaves, is preparing to release her long-anticipated comeback album, Dehna Sow (“Good Person”). The Voice of a Generation Fekreaddis first

August 21, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Digital Creator Economy Gets a Boost as JAMI and Arifpay Launch Country’s First Multi-Currency Tipping Platform

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — May 29, 2025 Ethiopia’s fast-growing digital economy just got a major shot in the arm. JAMI, a newly launched content monetization platform founded by local tech entrepreneur Nathan Damtew, has officially partnered with leading fintech company Arifpay to debut the country’s first multi-currency digital tipping service for creators. The platform, unveiled

May 29, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

“Finding Sally” Premieres in Addis Ababa, Illuminating a Hidden Chapter of Ethiopian History

Award-winning Ethiopian-Canadian filmmaker Tamara Mariam is bringing her critically acclaimed documentary Finding Sally to its long-awaited Ethiopian premiere. The screening will take place at Century Cinema in Addis Ababa on Friday, May 9 at 6 PM, and will be followed by a special Q&A session with Tamara and composer Abegasu Shiota. This screening will feature

May 1, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Affini: The First Ethiopian Film to be Screened TWICE at the New African Film Festival in the USA

Don’t miss the chance to see Affini on the big screen in the USA! Affini, the epic Ethiopian film, is making history as the first of its kind to be screened twice at the prestigious New African Film Festival (NAFF) in the USA. You’ll have the unique opportunity to experience this cultural gem on March

March 5, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

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 the resolution of a legal dispute. EBC, as part of its ongoing reforms aimed at informing, educating, and entertaining the public, secured the rights to adapt the iconic literary work Fikir

November 19, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

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. Composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, the music continues the epic legacy of the original Gladiator score by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard, blending historical authenticity with a modern global sound. Gigi, celebrated

November 19, 2024 • By Addis Insight