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,...
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...
Ethiopian-American Actress Ilfenesh Hadera Joins Denzel Washington in Spike Lee’s ‘High and Low’
Ilfenesh Hadera, known for her role in "Godfather of Harlem," has been cast alongside Denzel Washington in the upcoming Apple and A24 film "High...
Doqa: A Must-See Film Exploring the Impact of Ethnic Conflict
"Doqa" is a powerful new film that was recently released, produced by actress Mahider Assefa and directed by Kidist Yilma. Mahider Assefa is a...
Ameleset Muche Launches MayaFlicks: A New Era in Streaming
Ethiopian model, actress, environmental activist, and producer Ameleset Muche has launched a new streaming service platform called MayaFlicks. The platform offers unlimited access to...
Hulu Original: Azie Tesfai’s Vision – The Rise of the Queen of Sheba
The Queen of Sheba, a powerful figure in Ethiopian history, is the focus of a new drama series in development at Hulu's Onyx Collective....