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,...
Renowned Ethiopian Pianist Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou Passes Away at 98: A Memoir of Her Inspirational Life and Music
Today, the world mourns the loss of a true musical icon, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, who passed away on March 27, 2022, at the age...
Gutu Abera Takes the African Jazz Scene by Storm with AFRIMA Win for “DEEMI”
Gutu Abera is a rising Ethiopian musician known for his unique style of blending traditional Oromiffa music with contemporary jazz elements. Who has been...
Rising Star: Ethiopian Artist Kassmasse Wins Best East African Artist at AFRIMA Awards”
Kassmasse, an Ethiopian artist, took home the award for Best East African Artist at the 2022 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The annual awards...
Fana Lamrot crowns Yalemework Jemeberu as the winner: takes home 1 million Birr
The third season of Fana Lamrot, a music competition that showcases the talent of Ethiopian musicians, recently concluded its finale with a thrilling performance...
Aster Awoke’s Highly Anticipated 25th Album ‘Soba’ Set to Drop on Ethiopian Streaming App Sewasew
Ethiopian artist Aster Awoke is set to release her 25th album, "Soba," on the new Ethiopian streaming app Sewasew. This marks the first full-length...
Teddy Yo Arrested: Ethiopian Rapper Jailed for New Song
Teddy Yo, the Ethiopian rap artist and pioneer of the country's rap scene, was arrested today after the release of his latest controversial song...