Culture
Savor: A Decade of Culinary Excellence, Resilience, and Innovation in Addis Ababa
https://youtu.be/d0EPKkoiLw0From a Childhood Memory to a Culinary InstitutionSavor, one of Addis Ababa’s most respected...
Entertainment & Arts
One Night, One Song, One Legend: How Gigi Wrote ‘Adwa’ in 90 Minutes
When we listen to Gigi’s powerful anthem “Adwa,” we hear a song of pride, honor, and triumph—a celebration...
Entertainment & Arts
Yohana’s Hello: The Album That Greets the Future of Ethiopian Music
Yohana Ashenafi is redefining Ethiopia’s reggae and dancehall scene with his signature blend of tradition and modern sound....
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...
Why Jazz Clubs Are the Best for Live Music: Inside “Yekermo Sew” Newest Jazz Hotspot
By Emrakel SileshiWhy jazz? That was the first question I asked Samuel Yirga as we sat in a dim booth. Otis Redding softly crooned...
Veronica Adane’s Album is Set to Break Ethiopian Music Records with 17 Million Birr Deal
Renowned Ethiopian singer Veronica Adane, who has captivated audiences with her array of hit songs, is set to release her highly anticipated new album...
Exploring the Complexities of Identity and Belonging: Dinaw Mengestu’s Someone Like Us and His New Collection of Essays
Dinaw Mengestu’s latest novel, Someone Like Us, delves deep into the intertwined themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience in contemporary America. Mengestu,...
Drake’s ‘Blue Green Red’ Goes Viral with Oromo, Tigray, Amhara, and Habesha Tribes in the Spotlight
Drake's latest track, "Blue Green Red," has captured attention for its references to Ethiopian ethnic groups, including Oromo, Tigray, Amhara, and Habesha. These groups...
TV Icon Danayit Mekbib Leaves Kana TV After 8 Years
After eight remarkable years, the iconic TV host and internet sensation Danayit Mekbib is bidding farewell to Kana TV. Known for her dynamic presence...
Rising Star Mena Worede: Redefining Ethiopian Music with Tradition and Innovation
Mena Worede: Making Waves with a Unique Fusion of Ethiopian Tradition and Modern SoundIn the vibrant music scene of Ethiopia, where tradition meets modernity,...