Arts and Culture

Acclaimed East African Sci-Fi Romance Screened In Addis

VideoBet, Ethiopia’s first arthouse cinema and film center, recently screened Memory of Princess Mumbi, an acclaimed Kenyan-Swiss science-fiction film utilising …

The Ethiopian International Film Festival and Afropix Launch Official Ethiopian Showcase

AfroPix is a social enterprise and streaming platform dedicated to preserving and celebrating authentic African and Caribbean stories. Through direct …

Mega Technologies: Building Ethiopia’s Next Generation Of Cultural Heroes

This month, we are pleased to introduce Gezahegn Tadesse, artist, founder, and CEO of MEGA Technologies, a creative technology startup …

Africa Celebrates

2026 PARTICPATION OPENS Africa Celebrates, in collaboration with its esteemed partners, is delighted to announce the official opening for 2026 …

Discover The World Of Yordi’s Art

Yordanos Abate is a creative and talented artist with a distinctive style and passion for vibrant design. Mostly self-taught she …

Addis Fikir: A Modern Love Letter to Addis Ababa

Addis Fikir (translated as Addis Love) is an Ethiopian limited television series that captures the emotional and social realities of …

YATREDA : ያጥሬዳ

Redefining Ethiopian Culture Through Contemporary Art In a world where digital culture often moves faster than history can be remembered, …

The Creative Journey of Nebat Yousuf and The Wave Art & Designs

At the heart of Ethiopia’s growing contemporary art scene is a rising creative talent, Nebat Yousuf, the founder of The …

Galani Among The 100 Best Coffee Shops In The World

There are countless numbers of wonderful coffee shops around the world with beautifully curated menus and interiors. Such places have …

Shuruba: Ethiopia’s Cultural Hairstyles

In Ethiopia, hair is more than aesthetics—it conveys ethnic identity, age, social status, and sometimes marital status. Each ethnic group …

Beza Hailu Lemma: A Rising Voice in Ethiopian Cinema

Beza Hailu Lemma is one of the most promising voices in contemporary Ethiopian cinema. Based in Addis Ababa, he has …

Negussu: A Book Born from Love, Advocacy, & Real Moments:

Author: Selamawit Syoum Negussu is a deeply personal children’s book created from lived experience, love, and advocacy. Written by a …

The Living Metal:

Inside Sandro Santilli’s African Journey IRONAFRIKA is a name that merges two powerful ideas—“iron” and “Africa.” In the practice of …

Ethiopia And Its Coffee Traditions

Across the Western World, modern coffee shops offer “Coffee served in Luscious Grass Fed Butter, and Sea Salt from the …

From Waste to Wearable Art:

How an Ethiopian Creator Is Redefining Digital Fashion Storytelling In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, where attention is often driven by …

Tegene Kunbi: Shaping Silence and Identity at the Venice Biennale 2026

Tegene Kunbi is one of Ethiopia’s leading contemporary artists, internationally known for his abstract paintings that explore color, texture, and …

Behailu Bezabih: A Life In Motion

Born in 1960 in Addis Ababa, Behailu Bezabih was a leading figure in Ethiopian contemporary art—an innovative painter and dedicated …

Ethiopian Tattoos: A Living Tradition Of Faith And Identity

Ethiopian tattoos, locally known as the traditional Nikisat (ንቅሳት), are among the country’s oldest cultural traditions, reflecting a unique blend …

Africa Through the Eyes of Diplomats 2026

April 30 – May 17, 2026, Hyatt Regency Addis Ababa This spring, the diplomatic landscape of Addis Ababa transforms as …

The Art Of Color Combinations In Fashion

In clothing, colors speak louder than words. The right mix can express confidence, elegance, or playfulness, while the wrong pairing …
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