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Mourning The Loss Of Teferi Assefa, Musician And Musicologist

News about Teferi Assefa’s sudden death was met with tremendous shock and sadness. Social media is flooded with personal recollections of what Teferi meant to people; how he shared his wealth of knowledge generously and was an inspiration. Teferi attended a prestigious music college in Poland where he obtained his Master’s Degree in jazz drumming […]

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Waljaalladhaa Foundation: Uplifting The Remote Dogano Community

The Waljaalladhaa Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the Dogano Community by focusing on education and providing access to basic necessities. Established in 2015 by the children of Tadesse Lemu after his passing, the foundation honors his wish for his family to “love one another,” which inspired its name, Waljaalladhaa, meaning “Love one

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Naomi Girma: From College Football To Chelsea’s Record-Breaking Defender

Naomi Girma has made history as the most expensive female footballer in the world. The 24-year-old defender’s £900,000 transfer from San Diego Wave to Chelsea has broken the previous transfer record, marking a major milestone in women’s football.  Naomi, born and raised in San Jose, California, is the first player of Ethiopian descent to represent

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Traditional Cascara Brewing: A Unique Coffee Cherry Beverage

Cascara, meaning “husk” in Spanish, is the dried outer skin of coffee cherries. While coffee beans are the most valued part of the fruit, cascara has been traditionally used to brew a flavorful and nutritious tea-like beverage. This drink is popular in coffee-growing regions and offers a naturally sweet, fruity taste with hints of spice.

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Jomo Tariku: Acclaimed Furniture Designer

Ethiopian-American furniture designer, Jomo Tariku grew up in Kenya; he sketched pictures of unique furniture that his diplomat father brought home from his trips around Africa. What nurtured a love of these objects led him to become a furniture maker. Whilst attending university in the USA, he discovered that international design magazines focused mainly on

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