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...
Abby Lakew’s Yene Habesha Reaches 100 Million Views, a First for Ethiopian Music
The Ethiopian music landscape reached a monumental peak as the year 2025 drew to a close. Pop icon has officially made history, becoming the...
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...
Inside Ethiopia’s Record-Setting iShowSpeed Visit — and the Team That Made It Happen
January 13, 2026 will be remembered as the night Ethiopia took ownership of the iShowSpeed phenomenon — and briefly became the center of global...
Why Ethiopia Is Afraid of TikTokers
In late 2025, Addis Ababa staged what was supposed to be a cultural milestone. The TikTok Creative Awards — glossy stage lights, influencer gowns,...
Dinaw Mengestu Elected President of PEN America as Organization Faces Intensifying Free Speech Challenges
Ethiopian-American novelist Dinaw Mengestu has been elected president of PEN America, taking leadership of the influential literary and human rights organization at a moment...
