What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
Situated on the highest elevated area of the city of Addis Abeba is mount Entoto, a historical place on the outskirts of the city, characterized by its serene atmosphere. The view of the capital from this place, is nothing short of a giant piece of impressionism, which constantly changes its color composition (depending on the
Abstract Expressionist Eyasu Tilayeneh: Finding Inspiration Up On Entoto Read More »
Research suggests the value of NFT art (a digital asset that is collectable, unique, and non-transferrable; it cannot be duplicated, making the artwork limited and rare) is following a similar trajectory to traditional art. More companies and individual collectors now see NFTs as a way to decorate their office spaces and homes, just as they
QkweQkwe.io launches one of a kind NFT marketplace for Art Read More »
Dervla Murphy Irish author of adventure travel books who wrote for more than 50 years has died aged 90. Murphy wrote many fascinating accounts about her travels overland on cycling trips through Ireland to India, through Europe, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. In 1968 spurred on by romantic childhood memories of names such as Prester
In Ethiopia With A Mule; Written By Dervla Muprhy Read More »
Powerful Film About Pregnancy And Birth In Rural Ethiopia “If my parents had been educated they would have educated me too” the reflective sentiment of the main character Huluager Endeshaw (25) who left school after 6 th grade and was unable to continue her education despite her wish to do so. She reflects on her
We are surrounded and are part of a world that is made up of things that have different shapes and colors. Combining these and creating a work of art on canvas is driven by passion and has the capacity to evoke intangible yet profound emotions in others impacting their lives. No spoken words but it
Misrak Zewide; Aspiring Young New Artist Read More »
A young Azmari musician embarks on a challenging journey to Addis Ababa to improve his musicianship and find work. Yoseph Gedefaw is an Azmari, a traditional musician and singer of song-stories, who lives in Birbuax, Gondar in Ethiopia. He leaves his village to meet other Azmaris in the capital, Addis Ababa, where he hopes to
Africa Direct Documentary: Azmari; An Ethiopian Musician Read More »
Sirens, a new children’s book in English and Amharic, was published in October 2021 and is available in shops and crafts fairs around Addis. The story is about a little girl and her dog and is set in modern-day Addis Ababa. When a puppy is rescued from the streets of Addis Ababa, she thinks she
Sirens – Delightful Childrens Book Promoting Animal Welfare Read More »
Director of Fendika Cultural Center, Dancer and Choreographer Melaku Belay was selected as a TED Fellow, joining a class of 20 change-makers from around the world to deliver a talk on the TED stage this past April in Vancouver. Melaku was selected for his work that has brought global attention to the dynamic cultural development
Melaku Belay Of Fendika; Ted Fellow 2022 Read More »
Possibly the most celebrated name day in the country, St George’s Day, is a public holiday that takes place on 6 May every year. St George is one of Ethiopia’s most important saints. Mark Simpson, co-founder of Black History Studies: “The small town of Lalibela, Ethiopia, is home to one of the world’s most sacred
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The camel library initiative undergoes a digital revolution In the Somali region of Ethiopia, Mahadiya, 14, spots something she has never seen before. She was expecting a crucial delivery of books to her remote community. What she saw was the peculiar sight of a solar powered camel. Over the last 20 years the Somali Region
