Culture
After 40 Years Abroad: How Daniel Berhanu Returned to Ethiopia to Launch CoBuQa Mexican Restaurant
CoBuQa: A Taste of Mexico in the Heart of Addis Ababahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH03stsuIXkIn the lively Kasanchiz...
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,...
Books
Jawar Mohammed’s Memoir: “I Will Not Regret” – A Bold Reflection on Ethiopia’s Political Struggles
Jawar Mohammed, one of Ethiopia's most influential and polarizing political figures, is set to release his memoir titled...
Entertainment & Arts
EBC Announces Premiere of Fikir Eske Mekabir Following Court Decision
Addis Ababa (EBC) – The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) has announced the upcoming premiere of the much-anticipated movie...
Entertainment & Arts
Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw Joins Global Musical Legends in Epic Gladiator 2 Score
Renowned Ethiopian singer Ejigayehu Shibabaw, professionally known as Gigi, is among the diverse group of vocalists featured on...
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...
Ethiopia Habtemariam Steps Down as CEO of Motown Records to Pursue New Endeavors
Ethiopia Habtemariam, the current chairwoman and CEO of Motown Records, announced on Tuesday that she will be stepping down from her position in order...
Biden Appoints Tsione Wolde-Michael, First Black Leader of President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Biden picks rising star at the Smithsonian to head presidential arts committee dissolved by the Trump administrationTsione Wolde-Michael, director of the Center for Restorative...
Spotify now available in Ethiopia
The music streaming giant, Spotify, is now available in Ethiopia. The new development allows users in Ethiopia to access over 80 million tracks, including...
HAILE GERIMA MOVIE Bush Mama joins the national film registry
Every year, 25 movies are added to the National Film Registry to be preserved for posterity by the Library of Congress. Intended to reflect the depth...
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe taken off from auction after a property tax relief
The Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) recently honored an arrangement that grants Sankofa Video Books & Cafe an exemption from paying property taxes...