What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
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
IBBY (The International Board on Books for Young People) is a non-profit organization committed to bringing books and children together. IBBY Ethiopia is a new chapter. Recent nationwide literacy tests throughout Ethiopia revealed how few students are learning to read well in any language. There is a lack of sufficient quality, culturally appropriate children
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Moved by the devastating media coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia in 1985, John Tomlinson packed his bags to volunteer for the Save the Children Fund. However, faced with diminishing supplies, poorly trained staff and murmurs of civil unrest, the enormity of the task soon became clear. Noises After Dark offers first-hand experiences of historical events,
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Redefining The Landscape Of Ethiopian Music. Set to make history in the Ethiopian music industry, Rophnan Nuri, the visionary electronic dance music expert, has announced the simultaneous release of two albums. Titled “Harambe” and “Nor”, these albums mark Rophnan’s third and fourth studio albums, following the success of his previous works, “Yene Twold” and “Netesebraq”.
