What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
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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Mieraf Girum is a multidisciplinary artist, teacher and culture enthusiast who gained a profound appreciation for visual storytelling during her journey following her passion for artistic expression.Eager to embark on an exciting new chapter, Mieraf created a second children’s coloring book, merging her love of art and culture to bring the joy and wonder of
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The only remaining Armenian musician, Vahe, sings in Ethiopia’s modern music scene. The 18th Addis International Film Festival (AIFF) opened in May 2024 with “TEZETA”, a captivating documentary journey that explores the heart of Ethiopian big band orchestra music.The film traces the unlikely origins of modern Ethiopian jazz – Emperor Haile Selassie’s adoption of 40
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Ethiopian singer-songwriter Ebne Hakim (ዕብነ ሐኪም) has released his debut EP, “Brana” (ብራና) accompanied by a visualizer shot in Addis Ababa. This came with the announcement of his signing with Sony Music Entertainment Africa. “Brana (Intro)” serves as a prelude to his upcoming EP, “Brana”, following the release of the emotional song “Gela” last year.
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Sami lives in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is a scholar in his sixties who has just finished the Amharic translation of a monograph on Greco-Roman mythology. Whether he receives help from friends or goes without food, Sami sails tirelessly on; his obsession is to publish his work, so that his fellow citizens may discover the
Yirgashewa Teshome is an Ethiopian filmmaker and Founding Director of the Ethiopian International Film Festival (EARTHOPIAN). He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Economics and his Master’s degree in Regional & Local Development Studies from Addis Ababa University. As a filmmaker and head of the festival for the last two decades, he has developed vast experience
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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
