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Category: Interviews

Video: Tadias Conversation With Tigist Kebede of Habeshaview
Interviews

Video: Tadias Conversation With Tigist Kebede of Habeshaview

A conversation with Tigist Kebede, Co-Founder of Habeshaview, an Ethiopian film distribution and streaming company.

byTadias MagazineApril 1, 2021April 7, 2021
Spotlight: Saron Simon Mechale, Founder and CEO of goTeff
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Spotlight: Saron Simon Mechale, Founder and CEO of goTeff

The 26-year old from Ethiopia is founder and CEO of goTeff, a U.S.-based startup that makes and sells Teff products.

byTadias MagazineMarch 11, 2021March 15, 2021
Q & A: Rebecca Haile on the Opening of the Haile-Manas Academy in Ethiopia
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Q & A: Rebecca Haile on the Opening of the Haile-Manas Academy in Ethiopia

The project in Debre Birhan is also a successful example of how Ethiopian Americans are investing in the future of Ethiopia.

byTadias MagazineFebruary 2, 2021February 8, 2021
Interview With Addisu Demissie: Senior Adviser to Joe Biden
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Interview With Addisu Demissie: Senior Adviser to Joe Biden

Addisu Demissie is the person in charge of putting together the Democratic party’s nominating convention that kicks off on August 17th.

byTadias MagazineAugust 3, 2020December 31, 2020
Interview: Helen Amelga, Founder of Ethiopian Democratic Club of LA
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Interview: Helen Amelga, Founder of Ethiopian Democratic Club of LA

Helen is part of a new generation of Ethiopian Americans pushing for more civic engagement in our community.

byTadias MagazineJuly 2, 2020November 13, 2020
How Ethiopic Script Was Introduced to Modern Computers: Interview with Fesseha Atlaw
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How Ethiopic Script Was Introduced to Modern Computers: Interview with Fesseha Atlaw

Ethiopian American engineer Fisseha Atlaw helped pioneer the development of Ethiopic software in the late 80s and early 90s.

byTadias MagazineApril 6, 2018March 15, 2021
Interview with Yohannes Abraham
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Interview with Yohannes Abraham

Yohannes Abraham, first Ethiopian American in a senior White House role, encourages the Ethiopian community to remain engaged.

byTadias MagazineDecember 19, 2016December 31, 2020
The Aslan Project: Focus on Pediatric Cancer Health System in Ethiopia
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The Aslan Project: Focus on Pediatric Cancer Health System in Ethiopia

The D.C.-based Aslan Project, is leading efforts to establish a world-class cancer treatment program for children in Ethiopia.

byTadias MagazineJuly 24, 2016March 7, 2019
Bishane Whitmore Follows in Footsteps of Grandfather at US Military School
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Bishane Whitmore Follows in Footsteps of Grandfather at US Military School

At Major Bishane Whitmore’s CGSC graduation his grandfather General Tilahun Bishane was recognized.

byTadias MagazineJune 18, 2016June 15, 2021
Interview With Prince Ermias S. Selassie
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Interview With Prince Ermias S. Selassie

Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie on his recent trip to Jamaica for the 50th anniversary of his grandfather’s visit to the Caribbean nation.

byTadias MagazineMay 5, 2016July 25, 2016
Interview With Hanna M. Kebbede, CEO of Emahoy Music Foundation
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Interview With Hanna M. Kebbede, CEO of Emahoy Music Foundation

Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru’s life is full of teaching moments for young people and artists and will soon be featured in a new film.

byTadias MagazineApril 10, 2016May 2, 2016
When Technology-Inspired Fashion Meets Architecture: Azmara Asefa’s Runway Collection
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When Technology-Inspired Fashion Meets Architecture: Azmara Asefa’s Runway Collection

Azmara Asefa’s collection was featured in the Phoenix Fashion Week and selected as one of 13 best emerging designers in the U.S

byTadias MagazineFebruary 3, 2016February 5, 2016
Tadias Spotlight on Jembere Eyewear
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Tadias Spotlight on Jembere Eyewear

NYC-based eyewear company, Jembere, was founded by Ethiopian American entrepreneur Abaynesh Jembere in 2013.

byTadias MagazineJanuary 20, 2016July 16, 2016
Tadias Interview With Women of Difret
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Tadias Interview With Women of Difret

Tadias Magazine caught up with the real-life inspirations for the award-winning Ethiopian film Difret.

byTadias MagazineOctober 26, 2015December 31, 2020
Interview with Ethiopian Children’s Book Author Bethlehem Abera Gronneberg
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Interview with Ethiopian Children’s Book Author Bethlehem Abera Gronneberg

Eight years following a family trip to Ethiopia Bethlehem Abera Gronneberg released a children’s book featuring her birth country.

byTadias MagazineSeptember 12, 2015July 2, 2017
Kidist Assafa: Former Radiology Student Finds Her Passion in Baking & Pastry
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Kidist Assafa: Former Radiology Student Finds Her Passion in Baking & Pastry

Flavor Cake & Pastry shop owner Kidist Assafa relocated from Montana to Washington DC and pursued a new career as chef.

byTadias MagazineAugust 20, 2015August 22, 2015
Berhane Daba Awarded 2015 Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award
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Berhane Daba Awarded 2015 Harris Wofford Global Citizen Award

Berhane Daba and friends started EWDNA, which to today has more than 3,000 members and supports people with disabilities.

byTadias MagazineJune 14, 2015June 19, 2015
The Director of D.C. Mayor’s Office on African Affairs Mamadou Samba
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The Director of D.C. Mayor’s Office on African Affairs Mamadou Samba

Samba seeks to make visible the growing economic impact that African immigrants are making in DC.

byTadias MagazineMarch 6, 2015June 19, 2015
Interview With Marcus Samuelsson
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Interview With Marcus Samuelsson

Tadias Magazine interviews Marcus Samuelsson in Washington DC Nov. 13th during his book tour.

byTadias MagazineNovember 18, 2014June 19, 2015
Q & A with General Manager of Hilton Addis Ababa Haakon Gaarder-Larsen
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Q & A with General Manager of Hilton Addis Ababa Haakon Gaarder-Larsen

Hilton Addis Ababa has been part of the city’s landscape and a leading member of the community for 45 years.

byTadias MagazineOctober 3, 2014October 6, 2014
Interview with Dr. Gezahegne Bekele: AGOA Renewal in 2015
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Interview with Dr. Gezahegne Bekele: AGOA Renewal in 2015

Tadias recently interviewed Dr. Gezahegne Bekele of the U.S. Government Accountability Office who is an expert on AGOA.

byTadias MagazineAugust 12, 2014December 7, 2014
Charles Sutton Named Envoy for Yessera Organization
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Charles Sutton Named Envoy for Yessera Organization

Established in 2001 by a group of friends in the U.S., Yessera provides vocational training to young adults in Ethiopia.

byTadias MagazineFebruary 10, 2014February 16, 2014
Tadias Interview with Filmmaker Yidnekachew Shumete
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Tadias Interview with Filmmaker Yidnekachew Shumete

“Filmmakers have to be one step ahead of the stories they are telling,” says Yidnekachew Shumete, the director of ‘Nishan.’

byTadias MagazineFebruary 2, 2014February 27, 2014
Interview With Zemedeneh Negatu
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Interview With Zemedeneh Negatu

Interview with Zemedeneh Negatu, Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Ethiopia (EY).

byTadias MagazineDecember 30, 2013December 31, 2013
Ethiopia Inspired Holiday Cards: Tadias Interview With Deseta Design’s Maro Haile
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Ethiopia Inspired Holiday Cards: Tadias Interview With Deseta Design’s Maro Haile

Maro’s collections are inspired by Ethiopian culture, but with the artist’s own twist that reflects her upbringing.

byTadias MagazineNovember 22, 2013August 25, 2017
Interview With Rima Kalush
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Interview With Rima Kalush

“Migrants who overstay their visas still have human rights,” says Rima Kalush, an editor at www.migrant-rights.org.

byTadias MagazineNovember 17, 2013December 30, 2013
Brewing Change: Maryland’s Blessed Coffee Eyes Retail Market
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Brewing Change: Maryland’s Blessed Coffee Eyes Retail Market

Blessed Coffee plans to open cottage Ethiopian cafes that offer premium Ethiopian coffee and a space for community gathering.

byTadias MagazineNovember 10, 2013November 20, 2013
SoleRebels Wins Domain Name Dispute Against Owner of Oliberte
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SoleRebels Wins Domain Name Dispute Against Owner of Oliberte

SoleRebels has won a domain name dispute against Tal Dehtiar, who had registered the URL “solerebels.com.”

byTadias MagazineOctober 13, 2013October 22, 2013
The Challenges of Independent Media In Ethiopia: Interview With Ron Singer
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The Challenges of Independent Media In Ethiopia: Interview With Ron Singer

Tadias Interview with author Ron Singer about his upcoming book Uhuru Revisited & its chapter on private media in Ethiopia.

byTadias MagazineSeptember 25, 2013September 27, 2013
Tesfaye Girma’s Friends Seek Closure
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Tesfaye Girma’s Friends Seek Closure

Tesfaye Girma Deboch is remembered by his family and friends as a humorous, friendly and focused student.

byTadias MagazineAugust 6, 2013December 30, 2013
Tadias Video Interview: Ethiopian Rock Band Jano Live in DC (UPDATED)
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Tadias Video Interview: Ethiopian Rock Band Jano Live in DC (UPDATED)

Tadias Magazine’s exclusive video interview with members of Jano, who played on July 4th at the historic Howard Theatre.

byTadias MagazineJuly 12, 2013August 5, 2013
Tadias Interview: NYC Abay Team’s Success at 30th ESFNA Tournament
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Tadias Interview: NYC Abay Team’s Success at 30th ESFNA Tournament

New York’s team advanced to first division during the annual soccer competition, along with Chicago.

byTadias MagazineJuly 9, 2013July 16, 2013
Tadias Interview: Ambassador David Shinn on Obama’s Africa Trip
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Tadias Interview: Ambassador David Shinn on Obama’s Africa Trip

Tadias interviewed David Shinn, former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, about Obama’s 3-nation Africa visit.

byTadias MagazineJuly 1, 2013July 19, 2013
Tadias Interview with Miss Israel Titi  Aynaw
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Tadias Interview with Miss Israel Titi Aynaw

Yityish (Titi) Aynaw, Miss Israel 2013, was recently in New York promoting a project for the Netanya Foundation.

byTadias MagazineJune 12, 2013December 31, 2020
Emahoy Sheet Music Project Launched
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Emahoy Sheet Music Project Launched

The Emahoy Sheet Music Project aims to publish the complete works of the well known composer so that it could be studied and performed.

byTadias MagazineJune 3, 2013August 18, 2013
Harvard Gazette Interview With Birtukan Midekssa
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Harvard Gazette Interview With Birtukan Midekssa

Four years ago this spring, Birtukan Midekssa was in solitary confinement in an Ethiopian prison.

byTadias MagazineMay 15, 2013May 25, 2013
Meskerem Assefa Advocates for Ethiopian Women in the Middle East
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Meskerem Assefa Advocates for Ethiopian Women in the Middle East

Meskerem Assefa, who lives in Beirut, is a domestic workers rights advocate on behalf of Ethiopian women in Lebanon.

byTadias MagazineApril 30, 2013July 25, 2013
Three Goats Org Inaugural Launch at Ginny’s Supper Club
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Three Goats Org Inaugural Launch at Ginny’s Supper Club

The inaugural launch of Three Goat organization was held on Sunday, April 7th, 2013 at Ginny’s Supper Club in New York.

byTadias MagazineApril 3, 2013April 28, 2013
Mikias Tefera: Promising Young Life Cut Short by Mystery Accident
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Mikias Tefera: Promising Young Life Cut Short by Mystery Accident

18-year-old high school senior Mikias Tefera Tibebu was killed in December in a hit run car accident that’s yet to be solved.

byTadias MagazineJanuary 31, 2013June 7, 2013
Novelist Maaza Mengiste Writes Script for ‘Girl Rising’ Film
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Novelist Maaza Mengiste Writes Script for ‘Girl Rising’ Film

Inside is our interview with Maaza Mengiste about her new project writing the script for the documentary ‘Girl Rising.’

byTadias MagazineJanuary 9, 2013March 12, 2020
Born to Run: Ethiopia’s Golden Girl Tirunesh Dibaba
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Born to Run: Ethiopia’s Golden Girl Tirunesh Dibaba

Three-time Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba is the current cream of a crop that has helped put Bekoji, Ethiopia on the map.

byTadias MagazineJanuary 2, 2013January 5, 2013
Interviews

Bofta Yimam of Fox 13 News – Video

We recently had a Google hangout session with Ethiopian American Journalist Bofta Yimam.

byTadias MagazineDecember 23, 2012February 19, 2013
Interview With Filmmaker Brenda Davis
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Interview With Filmmaker Brenda Davis

Her most recent movie explores innovative ways to deliver healthcare to childbearing women in Ethiopia, Cambodia and Haiti.

byTadias MagazineDecember 16, 2012January 21, 2013
Metasebia Yoseph’s Transmedia Project: ‘A Culture Of Coffee’
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Metasebia Yoseph’s Transmedia Project: ‘A Culture Of Coffee’

Interview with Metasebia Yoseph about her multimedia projects promoting the history and culture of coffee.

byTadias MagazineNovember 13, 2012November 15, 2012
SoleRebels Expands to Asia (Interview & Photos)
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SoleRebels Expands to Asia (Interview & Photos)

The company said the new shop is located in one the busiest business districts in Taiwan’s 3rd largest city Taichung.

byTadias MagazineNovember 11, 2012January 1, 2013
Re-imagining AiD: Africans in the Diaspora
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Re-imagining AiD: Africans in the Diaspora

Solome Lemma, co-founder of Africans in the Diaspora (AiD) says: “We want to disrupt and re-shape the meaning of aid.”

byTadias MagazineOctober 9, 2012May 29, 2014
Catching Up With Singer & Songwriter Rachel Brown
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Catching Up With Singer & Songwriter Rachel Brown

Singer and songwriter Rachel Brown talks to Tadias Magazine about her new record and more.

byTadias MagazineSeptember 26, 2012October 9, 2012
Spark Acquires License for Miss Universe Ethiopia
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Spark Acquires License for Miss Universe Ethiopia

Interview with Henok Yifru of Spark Communications that acquired a license for Miss Universe Ethiopia.

byTadias MagazineSeptember 11, 2012December 7, 2012
Mental Health Taboo in the Ethiopian Community: Interview with Dr. Welansa Asrat
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Mental Health Taboo in the Ethiopian Community: Interview with Dr. Welansa Asrat

Negative stigma with mental illness is particularly relevant in Ethiopian culture, says Dr. Welansa Asrat.

byTadias MagazineAugust 20, 2012December 7, 2012
TADIAS Speaks to Marcus Samuelsson About His Memoir ‘Yes, Chef,’ – Video
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TADIAS Speaks to Marcus Samuelsson About His Memoir ‘Yes, Chef,’ – Video

Watch TADIAS TV’s interview with Marcus Samuelsson about his new book “Yes, Chef.”

byTadias MagazineJuly 8, 2012February 24, 2020
Debo Band’s First Album: Interview with the Group’s Founder Danny Mekonnen
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Debo Band’s First Album: Interview with the Group’s Founder Danny Mekonnen

TADIAS interview with Debo band’s founder Danny Mekonnen about his group’s debut album.

byTadias MagazineJuly 5, 2012July 24, 2012
Kaffa Coffee Club to Host Business Seminar at Dallas Soccer Tournament
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Kaffa Coffee Club to Host Business Seminar at Dallas Soccer Tournament

Kaffa Coffee Club is hosting a three-day business seminar this week during the 29th Ethiopian Soccer Tournament in Dallas.

byTadias MagazineJuly 2, 2012July 5, 2012
Tamirat Mekonen: The Person Behind Teddy Afro’s Music Video ‘Tikur Sew’
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Tamirat Mekonen: The Person Behind Teddy Afro’s Music Video ‘Tikur Sew’

TADIAS caught up with Tamirat shortly after he returned to D.C., following the release of Tikur Sew.

byTadias MagazineJune 10, 2012November 18, 2012
Dallas & D.C: Tale of Two Ethiopian Soccer Tournaments
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Dallas & D.C: Tale of Two Ethiopian Soccer Tournaments

The 29th Ethiopian Soccer Tournament will be held in Dallas, while a new one is planned in DC.

byTadias MagazineJune 5, 2012June 23, 2015
How Ethiopian Music Went Global: Interview with Francis Falceto
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How Ethiopian Music Went Global: Interview with Francis Falceto

Francis Falceto is the editor of the éthiopiques and éthiosonics CD series.”

byTadias MagazineMay 18, 2012February 8, 2016
Eskinder Nega Honored With Prestigious PEN Award
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Eskinder Nega Honored With Prestigious PEN Award

Serkalem Fasil (left), Eskinder Nega’s wife, accepted the Award” on his behalf.

byTadias MagazineMay 2, 2012May 23, 2018
Interview with Atti Worku: Founder of Seeds of Africa Foundation
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Interview with Atti Worku: Founder of Seeds of Africa Foundation

Atti Worku now a student at Columbia University shares her thoughts about “Seeds of Africa.”

byTadias MagazineApril 25, 2012December 31, 2020
Celebrating Women’s History Month 2012: Tadias Interview with Birtukan Mideksa
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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2012: Tadias Interview with Birtukan Mideksa

We conclude this years Women’s History Month series with an interview with former Ethiopian Judge Birtukan Midekssa.

byTadias MagazineMarch 30, 2012February 23, 2020
Sundance Institute East Africa Presents Reading by Meaza Worku Berehanu
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Sundance Institute East Africa Presents Reading by Meaza Worku Berehanu

Sundance Institute East Africa is hosting a reading in NYC by playwright Meaza Worku.

byTadias MagazineMarch 9, 2012March 21, 2012
A Conversation With Elias Negash About His New CD “Jazzed Up”
ArtInterviews

A Conversation With Elias Negash About His New CD “Jazzed Up”

California-based musician Elias Negash has a long resume in the music industry.

byTadias MagazineFebruary 15, 2012March 11, 2012
Q & A with Elias Wondimu of Tsehai Publishers
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Q & A with Elias Wondimu of Tsehai Publishers

We recently spoke to Elias Wondimu, Publisher of Tsehai, about the Mengistu book controversy.

byTadias MagazineFebruary 2, 2012February 29, 2020
Interview with Rev. Richards, President of the Abyssinian Fund
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Interview with Rev. Richards, President of the Abyssinian Fund

TAF is the only NGO operating in Ethiopia founded by an African-American church.

byTadias MagazineJanuary 19, 2012January 20, 2020
Interview: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Photographer Gediyon Kifle
HistoryInterviews

Interview: Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Photographer Gediyon Kifle

Gediyon Kifle is the photographer for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial project in D.C.

byTadias MagazineJanuary 16, 2012January 20, 2020
Video: Meet Ethiopian Model & Social Activist Gelila Bekele
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Video: Meet Ethiopian Model & Social Activist Gelila Bekele

In the following video Ethiopian-born Model Gelila Bekele discusses her modeling career and humanitarian projects.

byTadias MagazineDecember 27, 2011January 9, 2012
Taste of Ethiopia Introduces Organic, Packaged Ethiopian Food in Markets
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Taste of Ethiopia Introduces Organic, Packaged Ethiopian Food in Markets

We recently spotted Ethiopian food at a natural food market in New York and learned of Hiyaw Gebreyohannes’ brand.

byTadias MagazineDecember 9, 2011December 12, 2011
Interview with Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu
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Interview with Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu

In a recent interview with Tadias Magazine, Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu discussed NYC Venture Fellows and more.

byTadias MagazineNovember 28, 2011December 11, 2011
Interview with Solomon Assefa: One of the World’s 35 Top Young Innovators
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Interview with Solomon Assefa: One of the World’s 35 Top Young Innovators

Solomon explains his work and a bit more about himself and his insights on technological innovation.

byTadias MagazineAugust 24, 2011August 25, 2011
Tadias TV Interview With Amsale Aberra
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Tadias TV Interview With Amsale Aberra

This video features the full version of our recent interview with bridal-fashion designer Amsale Aberra.

byTadias MagazineJuly 16, 2011September 26, 2012
Tadias TV Exclusive: Inside Amsale Boutique
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Tadias TV Exclusive: Inside Amsale Boutique

Take a tour inside Amsale Aberra’s bridal boutique, located on New York’s Madison Avenue.

byTadias MagazineJuly 10, 2011August 1, 2011
Preview: Tadias Interview With Amsale Aberra
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Preview: Tadias Interview With Amsale Aberra

Amsale Aberra discusses her new reality TV show, Ethiopia, her musican daughter and more.

byTadias MagazineJune 29, 2011August 11, 2011
Sean John on Spur Tree And His Affinity for Ethiopia
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Sean John on Spur Tree And His Affinity for Ethiopia

Sean John: the success of his business, the story behind his logo and his affinity for Ethiopia.

byTadias MagazineApril 2, 2011August 1, 2011
Outstanding Women in Science: Interview with Professor Sossina Haile
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Outstanding Women in Science: Interview with Professor Sossina Haile

Sossina M. Haile is Professor of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Caltech, who created a new type of fuel cell. We asked Dr. Sossina Haile a few questions:

byTadias MagazineJanuary 18, 2011September 20, 2017
Tadias TV: Early Sneak Peek of Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Harlem
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Tadias TV: Early Sneak Peek of Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Harlem

Chef Marcus Samuelsson gives Tadias a brief tour of Red Rooster Harlem.

byTadias MagazineDecember 17, 2010August 1, 2011
Tadias TV Explores Washington’s Ethiopian Neighborhood
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Tadias TV Explores Washington’s Ethiopian Neighborhood

Watch Tadias TV’s brief tour of D.C.’s ‘Little Ethiopia’ led by resident Andrew Laurence.

byTadias MagazineNovember 14, 2010August 1, 2011
Injera In Harlem: Black Atlas Spotlights Zoma
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Injera In Harlem: Black Atlas Spotlights Zoma

As part of a travel piece for Black Atlas, Nelson George stops by Zoma in Harlem.

byTadias MagazineOctober 13, 2010October 17, 2010
Interviews

Part Three Exclusive: Teshome Mitiku Plans to Return to Ethiopia

In the last segment, his years abroad, his musician daughter Emila, and his plans to return to Ethiopia.

byTadias MagazineAugust 19, 2010May 11, 2015
Part Two: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku
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Part Two: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku

Part two highlights the reasons for his abrupt departure from Ethiopia forty years ago.

byTadias MagazineAugust 12, 2010May 11, 2015
Part One: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku
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Part One: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku

The artist talks about his extensive music career, his memories of Ethiopia and his daughter Emilia.

byTadias MagazineAugust 5, 2010May 11, 2015
Spotlight on Photographer Aida Muluneh – Video
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Spotlight on Photographer Aida Muluneh – Video

Aida Muluneh has won the 2010 International Award of Photography by CRAF in Italy.

byTadias MagazineJuly 25, 2010June 5, 2013
Photos: Ebullient Teddy Afro Celebrates 34th Birthday During NYC Show
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Photos: Ebullient Teddy Afro Celebrates 34th Birthday During NYC Show

Teddy Afro was greeted by his adoring fans with a chorus of “Happy Birthday” in New York City.

byTadias MagazineJuly 19, 2010April 19, 2012
InterviewsOpinion

Liya Kebede: Protests Aren’t What We Should Remember About The G8

Liya Kebede highlights a topic that failed to garner media attention during the G8 summit.

byTadias MagazineJuly 13, 2010July 15, 2010
ArtInterviews

The Nun Pianist: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru

Meet Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, the renowned classical pianist and composer.

byTadias MagazineMarch 20, 2010September 3, 2011
Teff luck: What Has Piracy Got To Do With The Price of Injera?
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Teff luck: What Has Piracy Got To Do With The Price of Injera?

Here is a feature opinion piece on piracy, patenting, and intellectual property in the developing world.

byTadias MagazineJanuary 31, 2010September 20, 2010
Interview With Grammy-Nominated Musician Kenna
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Interview With Grammy-Nominated Musician Kenna

Grammy-nominated Ethiopian-American musician Kenna is leading a team of friends to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

byTadias MagazineJanuary 8, 2010February 23, 2020
Tadias 20 Most Read Stories of 2009
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Tadias 20 Most Read Stories of 2009

Tadias’ interview with Sarah Nuru, who was crowned Germany’s Top Model last spring, was one of our most read stories of 2009.

byTadias MagazineDecember 27, 2009February 25, 2020
Interview with Marcus Samuelsson: White House State Dinner, His New Book, and Living in Harlem
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Interview with Marcus Samuelsson: White House State Dinner, His New Book, and Living in Harlem

Read our interview with Marcus Samuelsson about the White House State Dinner, his new book, and living in Harlem.

byTadias MagazineDecember 15, 2009February 23, 2020
Prester John: Medieval Ethiopia’s Mythology and History
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Prester John: Medieval Ethiopia’s Mythology and History

This article is inspired by The Prester John Sessions, the title of Tommy T Gobena’s first solo album.

byTadias MagazineNovember 23, 2009February 24, 2020
Grammy-Nominated Singer Looks Forward to Motherhood
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Grammy-Nominated Singer Looks Forward to Motherhood

Wayna: “The most important news of my life these days is that my husband and I are expecting our first child next May.”

byTadias MagazineNovember 16, 2009November 16, 2009
Obama’s half brother steps into spotlight
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Obama’s half brother steps into spotlight

The mixed-race son of a Kenyan academic and a white American woman writes an emotionally wrenching book.

byTadias MagazineNovember 6, 2009November 6, 2009
Interview with Dr. Abraham Verghese
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Interview with Dr. Abraham Verghese

In an exclusive interview, Tadias spoke with Abraham Verghese about writing, medicine, the healthcare crisis, and how to lead double lives.

byTadias MagazineSeptember 9, 2009February 24, 2020
CNN: Gelila Assefa Puck – Fashion with African inspiration
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CNN: Gelila Assefa Puck – Fashion with African inspiration

The Ethiopian born designer has an eye for style. She launched a line of high-end handbags in 2006.

byTadias MagazineSeptember 7, 2009March 17, 2014
Ethiopian Beauty Queen Wins Best Female Model Contest
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Ethiopian Beauty Queen Wins Best Female Model Contest

24-year-old Kidan Tesfahun, Ethiopia’s Miss Millennium Queen, has been named Best Female Model of the World 2009.

byTadias MagazineJuly 26, 2009December 6, 2011
Tadias Interview With Sara Nuru: Germany’s Next Top Model
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Tadias Interview With Sara Nuru: Germany’s Next Top Model

Sarah Nuru, who was named Germany’s Top Model this past spring, hopes to make her New York Fashion Week debut in September.

byTadias MagazineJune 2, 2009March 17, 2014
Part Two of Ethiopians in Hollywood: Filmmaker Zee Mehari
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Part Two of Ethiopians in Hollywood: Filmmaker Zee Mehari

Part two of Tadias TV’s Ethiopians in Hollywood series features writer and director Zeresenay (Zee) Berhane Mehari. Enjoy the Video!

byTadias MagazineMay 4, 2009February 23, 2020
Interview with Filmmaker Leelai Demoz (Video)
InterviewsPodcast

Interview with Filmmaker Leelai Demoz (Video)

Leelai Demoz speaks about his role as one of the judges at the 2009 Addis International Film Festival and more.

byTadias MagazineApril 29, 2009February 23, 2020
Video: Ethiopians Bid Farewell to Tilahun Gessesse at State Funeral
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Video: Ethiopians Bid Farewell to Tilahun Gessesse at State Funeral

It is the first such state funeral in Ethiopia’s history. The nation has lost the greatest popular musician the country has ever produced.

byTadias MagazineApril 23, 2009April 26, 2009
Queen of Sheba Represents Ethiopia at Choice Eats 2009 (Tadias TV)
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Queen of Sheba Represents Ethiopia at Choice Eats 2009 (Tadias TV)

The following video shows the second Choice Eats tasting event, among those dishing out delicious and eclectic cuisine was Philipos Mengistu of Queen of Sheba NYC.

byLifestyle TadiasApril 13, 2009June 9, 2009
Grammy-nominated Wayna Speaks to Tadias
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Grammy-nominated Wayna Speaks to Tadias

Ehiopian-American artist Wayna spoke to Tadias Magazine regarding her recent arrest at Houston airport and her blossoming music career.

byTadias MagazineApril 1, 2009February 25, 2020
Nina Ashenafi Richardson Becomes First Elected Ethiopian-American Judge
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Nina Ashenafi Richardson Becomes First Elected Ethiopian-American Judge

Born in Ethiopia, Nina came to U.S. as a young girl and was raised by her late father Professor Ashenafi Kebede, the renowned Ethiopian composer and musicologist.

byTadias MagazineMarch 16, 2009May 11, 2020
Beyonce Plans Ethiopia Concert
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Beyonce Plans Ethiopia Concert

Beyonce Knowles, the R&B star and actress, is gearing up for an international tour, which may include Ethiopia.

byTadias MagazineMarch 10, 2009March 16, 2009

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