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The word GUMMA is an Oromiffa word that has an equivalent meaning to the English word ‘compensation’, with the idea of acknowledgment for the best skill and effort in the Ethiopian film industry. The Gumma Film Awards is an Ethiopian domestic film award that has been held in Addis Ababa annually since 2014. It was […]
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When a massive Chinese industrial park lands in rural Ethiopia, a dusty farming town finds itself at the new frontier of globalization. The sprawling factory complex’s formidable Chinese director, Motto now needs every bit of mettle and charm she can muster to push through a high-stakes expansion that promises 30,000 new jobs. Ethiopian farmer Workinesh
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Barbara Toy was an Australian-British travel writer, theatrical director, playwright and screenplay writer. In 1959, author Barbara Toy, famous for her intrepid and solo overland travels in North Africa, set out in her trademark Land Rover to drive from Libya to Ethiopia. Alone, she crossed the Sahara Desert and the equatorial forests of the Congo
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‘Maqeda’: An homage to Ethiopian female figures, communities, rituals, and musical styles. Released by the Atse Tewodros Project Gabriella Ghermandi is an Italo-Ethiopian singer, performer, novelist, and short-story writer. Her writing focuses on the intersection of Ethiopian and Italian identity. Parallel to her writing, Gabriella has built a reputation as a performer of narratives adapted
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Fendika Cultural Center is a well-known and much beloved dynamic art space that draws artists from across Africa and the world to present music, dance, poetry, and visual art. This film tells the story of how this vital space came into being and how it continues to serve as a place for artists to invent
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In this playfully structured collection of stories and photographs, Kawase journeys from Japan to the Ethiopian streets of Gondar where he spent one year. He learns from a diverse cast of characters including local bards, musicians and priests, including the young Azmari singer Tigabu and the Lalibela poet Tilahun. This is the first English translation
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Musician Jorga Mesfin’s debut album marks a Musician Jorga Mesfin’s debut album marks a significant milestone in the realm of Ethio-jazz, showing his exceptional talent as a saxophonist and composer. He is a self-taught musician whose influences span the spirit and innovation of jazz and the ancient and diverse sounds found in Ethiopian music. Jorga
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Meet Metasebia Yoseph and Yehdego (Bobby) Abeselom – the co-founders of D!NK Multimedia, Ethiopia’s latest digital media platform and ecosystem dedicated to connecting local Ethiopian creatives within Africa and the world.D!NK TV is focused on producing short-form series on a variety of industries and topics including Technology, Music, Entertainment, Culture, Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle, Real Estate,
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Recently held in Addis Ababa was a resounding success, bringing together a vibrant mix of architects, designers, and industry stakeholders from across the continent and beyond. Hosted by SBC at the prestigious Hyatt Regency, this exclusive, invite-only gathering aimed to elevate African architecture on the global stage, showcasing the innovative spirit and cultural richness of
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Al-Nejashi is said to be the first mosque in Africa. It is named after Nejashi, ruler of the Kingdom of Aksum, who hosted companions of the Prophet Muhammad who escaped persecution in Mecca In May 2024, Ethiopian and Turkish officials announced the final stages of initiating the restoration of the Al-Nejashi Mosque, a historic landmark
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