Exploring the Musical Journey of Mahmoud Ahmed: Ethiopia’s Revered Singer
Mahmoud Ahmed, an iconic name etched in the annals of Ethiopia’s musical history. Born on May 8, 1941, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ahmed transcended
The Legacy of Professor Getachew Haile: A Tribute to an Extraordinary Scholar
(The Habesha) – In the world of academia, few individuals made as indelible a marked as Professor Getachew Haile. The famed scholar, celebrated for
Ethiopian War Hero’s Gold Star Medal Emerges in Auction
Catherine Hickley 2 December 2024 The descendants of Ras Desta Damtew, a prominent Ethiopian general and nobleman, are endeavoring to reclaim an item that
Honoring the Legacy of Captain Mohamed Ahmed
By LJDemissie November 26, 2024 It is with a heavy heart that I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Captain Mohamed Ahmed,
Aklog Birara (Profile): Distinguished Ethiopian Scholar
Dr. Aklog Birara stands out as a distinguished Ethiopian scholar, author, and political analyst. His profound knowledge in economics and development has significantly enriched
The Life and Achievements of Laureate Tsegaye Gebre Medhin: An Illuminating Biography
The Habesha In the realm of literary icons, there are few who shine as brightly as the esteemed laureate, Tsegaye Gebre Medhin. This article
Haile Gerima On the Need For African Filmmakers to Reflect on a Continent That ‘Lost Its Mind’
OkayAfrica’s Crossroads When Haile Gerima‘s seminal work, Sankofa, first came out in 1993, it spoke to themes of forgotten history and displacement. Now, through a 4K
The Great Emperor Menelik II [1844-1913]
Daniel Kendie [P.hD] This article is about one of the most prominent leaders of Ethiopia – Menelik the Great – his life in Gondar
Biography of Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, the composer and piano-playing nun who died this week at the age of 99, had an extraordinary life, which included being
Abebech Gobena, “Africa’s Mother Theresa”, Founder of Ethiopia’s Oldest Orphanage
By Lionel Tarumbwa April 23rd, 2019 The year was 1980 and Ethiopia lay in the grip of what would become one of the most
Tilahun Gessesse (1940–2009)
Tilahun Gessesse (1940–2009) was an iconic Ethiopian singer, widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential figures in Ethiopian music history. He
Abuna Yesehaq: The Abune who baptized Bob Marley
AUGUST 3, 2012 79 years ago on this day Hamle 27, 1926E.C (Aug.3, 1933) Laeke Mariam Mandefro who later became Abuna Yesehaq, Archbishop of
Biography of Haddis Alemayehu
October 17, 2008 One of the great Ethiopian authors and statesman of this century, Haddis Alemayehu was born on his day, October 17. If he
Ethiopia Lost one of Its Leading Artists —May God Bless Ali Birra’s Soul
First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest sorrow and extend my heartfelt condolences to Ali Birra`s close family and to the
Ambassador Imru Zelleke died peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022 in Virginia
By Jeff Pearce Obituary: Imru Zelleke, Survivor and Diplomat Who Saw Ethiopia Rise Ethiopia, you have lost your grandfather, and I need you to