Author name: what's out addis

White Hyena

This novel based on real characters, will immerse you in the Ethiopia of the 1980s. With its Eskista beats, coffee ceremonies, friendships and laughter, its mountains and fireside encounters, its loudspeakers in markets and fruit and veg stalls in Piazza. Based on real-life experiences, these are the intertwining stories of Ashebir and Izzie. A boy

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Yema Chernet

The Ethiopian singer Yemariam “Yema” Chernet has a gentle voice with a steely core, crafting an intimately forceful style and a lush feel that’s revealed on her debut album “Yedega Sew”.Yema was born and raised in Addis Ababa. Being the daughter of a music manager who once directed the operations of Zema Lastas Band, she

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Sarah Hayward

Creative Collaborator Sarah has a diverse background wearing many hats over the years as a native English speaker and organizer, including being a founder member of What’s Up, the forerunner of What’s Out Addis. After a break of some years, she’s delighted to join today’s team to continue showcasing Addis Ababa as a pulsating, vibrant

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