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Addis Ababa Weekend Event Guide | Feb. 8-10, 2019 Friday, Feb. 8

“BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH 2019” Reggae Night | 9 am Bon Addis Bar and Restaurant (Bole Medhanialem, behind Sheger building) Entrance : Free “Ababa Janhoy Sound System” is hosting a night of reggae vibes in honour of reggae music great legend Bob Marley’s 74th birthday. Special guest appearance by Jah Dan from Cameron and Selecta Sanka

February 8, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Addis Ababa Weekend Event Guide | Feb. 1-3, 2019

Friday, Feb. 1 “Safe Motherhood” Photo Exhibition | 9am-5pmTayitu Hotel Art Gallery St. Paul’s invites you to a free photo exhibition on international Safe Motherhood Month. The photos portray the daily activities of our obstetrician-gynecologists, midwives, nurses and other health professionals in their dedication to improve maternal health and make motherhood a joyous experience for

February 1, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

ELECTRONIC MUSIC STAR “ROPHNAN” TAPPED BOTH AS A PERFORMING ACT & PRODUCER AT COKE STUDIO AFRICA

The highly anticipated upcoming season of Coke Studio Africa is set to hit the screens across Africa and in Ethiopia from Feb 2019. Known to bring artists from across different genres and countries to collaborate, the new season will unveil a whole new set of Ethiopian acts all making their debut on the Pan African

January 14, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

‘COKE STUDIO AFRICA 2019’ RETURNS FOR ANOTHER THRILLING SEASON PEGGED ON “PRIDE” AND “CELEBRATION”

Following a successful launch and the production of the 2019 edition of Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi – Kenya, The Coca-Cola Company unveils over 25 of Africa’s talented artists set to feature on the upcoming new season dubbed ‘Coke Studio Africa 2019’, to air in February 2019.  Coke Studio Africa Project Manager Andrew Endovo Alovi says “We are

December 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Betty G Performance at Afrima Music Award

Betty G, an artist with a golden voice who won her fans’ heart with her soulful second album “Wegegta” swept 3 awards at the 5th All African Music Awards (AFRIMA) which was held in Accra, Ghana on the 24th of November 2018. It was attended by hundreds of big names in the African music industry.

November 27, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Betty G Won Album of The Year at Afrima Music Award

Betty G, Ethiopia’s artist becomes the first Ethiopian to win Album of The Year at Afrima Music Award. The artist was amongst the top nominees with six nominations including, Album of the Year (for Wegegta, June 2018); Artiste of the Year; Best Artiste in African Jazz; Best Artiste in African Rock; Revelation of the African

November 25, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Vintage Addis Ababa, The Piggy Bank of The Olden Times

“A good snapshot stops a moment from running away”  -Eudora Welty Time does exist, I believe photography is one form of art which brings back recollections of times we thought we’ve moved past by, basically, a piggy bank of a series of presences. It’s simple, bring out an old album and take a seat by

November 20, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Artist Tewodros Teshome Refuses To Transfer 70,000 USD Fund Raised for Artist Fikadu Teklemariam

Artist Tewodros Teshome refused to transfer a 70,000 USD that was fundraised through a GoFundMe account to cover medical expenses of the late artist Fikadu Tekelemariam. Before his passing a GoFundMe account was set up by Artist Tewodros Teshome for the renowned theater and film actor because he had suffered a kidney failure and was advised

November 3, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Betty G Nominated in 6 categories for AFRIMA Awards 2018

Betty G is among the AFRIMA Awards 2018 top contenders with 6 nominations. She is nominated for the 5th AFRIMA Awards in categories of Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Female Artist East Africa, Best Artist Duo in African Jazz, Best Artist Group in African Rock and Revelation of African Continent. She is nominated

September 1, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Ethiopia’s First Female Director of Ethiopian National Theater Returns Home

Ethiopia’s first female director of the Ethiopian National Theater Artist Alemtsehay Wedajo returnees home after 27 years in exile

August 28, 2018 • By Addis Insight