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The event honored artist Julie Mehretu and benefited a youth empowerment program in Ethiopia.

The Atlantic features a recent interview with Ethiopian-American musician Kelela and a review of her latest album, “Raven.”

The traveling exhibition is curated by Fitsum Shebeshe, a former assistant curator at the National Museum of Ethiopia.

The Ethiopian government and TPLF have agreed on a permanent cessation of hostilities.

As most of you know Tadias has always been a labor of love for me and very proud of the work we’ve done passionately over the years.

This year’s fully in-person festival takes place from March 18 to 31 at AFI Silver Theatre in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Helen Amelga, the US-Ethiopia Launcher at Taptap Send, explains the newly launched mobile money transfer service.

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye started out as a quiet mysterious artist, but grew to become one of the greatest of his generation.

As 2021 come to a close, it is time to remember some of the pioneering, inspiring figures in Africa who died this year.

The former U.S. President listed Teddy’s new single ‘Armash’ አርማሽ (ቀና በል) in his annual playlist released this week.

A fascinating connection between Ethiopia & Jewish history is the belief the Ark of the Covenant may reside to this day in Ethiopia.

On the eve of this week’s controversial EU organized UN hearing in Geneva, the historic speech is getting renewed attention.

“We will be welcoming a baby girl in the new year and naming her Grace Ethiopia,” Marcus said.

Lalibela is a high place of Ethiopian Christianity, still today a place of pilmigrage and devotion.

This is the latest victory since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed went to the front lines last week to lead the fight-back.

Addis Fine Art is proud to present Addis Calling IV featuring new works by a selection of exciting talent across Addis Ababa.

Why some Ethiopian voters in Virginia swung for Youngkin — and how it may spell trouble for Democrats elsewhere.

Letesenbet Gidey had never run a half marathon before, but [this week], she made a debut to remember.

For decades Haile Gerima has blazed a trail outside of the Hollywood system, building a legacy that looms large over American and African independent cinema.

They are hidden religious treasures that have been in the British Museum’s stores for more than 150 years, never on public display.

He became a swaggering star in the late 1960s, when Addis Ababa experienced a golden age of night life and music.

One of the marks of a successful movie is the lively conversations and reactions it generates among its audience as Jessica Beshir’s Faya Dayi continues to do on social media and other forums.

The Ethiopian Day Picnic on September 19th in New York City will mark the community’s 1st public event since the pandemic.

Multiple reports from Ethiopia have confirmed the passing of music Legend Alemayehu Eshete.

This interview is part of The World Made Local, a global collaboration between the 7 international editions of Condé Nast.

This week Jessica Beshir’s award-winning new film ‘Faya Dayi’ will open at Lincoln Center in New York City.

More than 20,000 protestors  showed up in Harlem on August 3, 1935, to demonstrate against Mussolini’s take over of Ethiopia.

Conceived from a basement in the outskirts of Ontario, Emanuel’s music has travelled across the globe.

Redeat Wondemu spent much of his childhood in Addis Ababa then moved to Chicago when I was 13.

Organizers note that a virtual launch of the documentary is scheduled for this coming Sunday, August, 15th.

The Maryland Bobcats midfielder got his start in Hyattsville, Maryland.

Selemon Barega sprinted the last lap to win a shock Olympic Games gold medal in the men’s 10,000 metres on Friday.

The masterclass with Haile Gerima will be held in LA next month.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art and World Music Institute present a Digital Premiere featuring Ethio-jazz legend Mulatu Astatke.

Meron Hadero was born in Ethiopia and raised in the US by parents who are both medical doctors. Her sister is the singer Meklit Hadero.

Runners World magazine says the Women’s 10,000M & Men’s Marathon should be one of the epic match-ups in the Games.

The LA-based media company covers the global Black diaspora.

From Ethiopia to community college to MIT, Mussie Demisse ’21 is on a mission to use his love of learning to solve big problems.

The trunk show is a curated marketplace featuring some of the most exciting designers and brands coming out of Ethiopia.

He asks the international community not to push Ethiopia too hard.

Published earlier this year a new book on “Medieval Ethiopian Kingship and Diplomacy with Latin Europe,” flips the script.

This Seattle native says his neighborhood’s residents who come from many parts of the world have taught him about resilience.

This is her second visit the city’s Mission District, one of the last places, she explains, that someone remembered seeing him.

The show titled Tulu is inspired by the story of Ethiopian runner Derartu Tulu, the first Black African woman to win Olympic gold.

Prof. Getatchew Haile passed away on June 10, 2021 in New York City after a long illness.

“Having a sense of purpose helped Marcus Samuelsson to design a new routine for himself and his family.”

For Frieze NYC online show, Addis Fine Art will be showcasing a series of collage works and a film by Helina Metaferia.

Liya Kebede talks her H&M designer collab, finding joy during a pandemic, and advice to “accidental entrepreneurs” like herself.

Julie Mehretu’s impressive mid-career retrospective is currently on view at the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC.

Time Magazine names Gro Intelligence, founded by Sara Menker, among the 100 Most Influential Companies.

When Ethiopia Habtemariam was appointed chairman/CEO of Motown Records in March, her ground-breaking appointment also signaled a full-circle moment for Motown.

Liza is an Ethiopian-Canadian R&B singer-songwriter who blends her culture into her music. She makes bright rhythmic R&B hits and her single Rolla has catchy and progressive rhythms.

Addis Fine Art’s Rakeb Sile and Mesai Haileleul started out as art consultants in London while running a gallery in Addis-Ababa.

Lydia Assefa-Dawson announced her campaign for King County Council, Position 7 in the suburb of Seattle.

Luxury bridal fashion house AMSALE today unveiled Archive collection, a revival of five iconic gowns from the past 3 decades.

At 25, Meronne Teklu has worked as a tech consultant, nonprofit manager and advisory board member. She’s also launched her first campaign for Alexandria City Council.

This month the 14th edition of Art Dubai took place featuring several artists from Ethiopia and the Diaspora.

St. Thomas senior Abenezer won the student Business Plan Competition for an Ethiopian movie streaming platform.

New York–based owner of Bolé Road Textiles collaborates with artisans living and working in Ethiopia.

Ephrem Abebe & Steve Chu are Co-founders of Ekiben, an up-and-coming Asian fusion restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Segenet Kelemu is the Director General of the International Center for Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) Nairobi, Kenya.

“Faya Dayi” is a hypnotic new film about life in Eastern Ethiopia.

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is assembling a star-studded cast for its opening gala in September.

The abstract painter uses architectural drawings and photographs to create works on a grand scale.

Zion Taddese is introducing Teff to California’s internationally renowned agriculture industry.

Appointed by former Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, Raie Gessesse served as a member of the first-ever Young Women’s Cabinet

The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum highlights American aviators Hubert Julian and John C. Robinson who both had well documented connections to Ethiopia.

After six years as president of Motown Records, Ethiopia Habtemariam has been promoted to chair/CEO of the iconic label.

Jomo bucks against modern definition of African furniture, usually relegated to pieces with a Eurocentric aesthetic with a twist.

Call for applications: 2021 OneBeat virtual US exchange program.

These photographs are part of “New Visions for Iris,” the first public art exhibition by the Los Angeles–based, Ethiopian American artist.

The new app Gebeya Talent expands access across Africa.

‘We use music to talk about the things that are hard to talk about,’ says Musician Meklit Hadero.

Mekdelawit Fissehazion’s ardor for live shows began on stages in Ethiopia, long before University of Massachusetts.

“It feels like a gathering hub for people in the city,” she says, mentioning iconic spots.

Debo Engineering, a startup based in Jimma has developed an app that automatically detects then classifies plant diseases.

As one of the top gaming studios in Africa, Qene Games already has an Apps Africa Award for Best Media and Entertainment App under its belt.

Ruth Negga To Star In Josephine Baker Limited Series At ABC Signature From Dee Harris-Lawrence, Millicent Shelton & LeBron James’ SpringHill Company.

Although it took more than a decade, she made the leap and opened Desta Gallery nearly seven years ago.

TIME Magazine‘s new cover features American poet Amanda Gorman, photographed by Ethiopian-American artist Awol Erizku. Erizku.

Born and raised in Ethiopia, Sara Menker moved to the United States for college. The former Wall Street trader is the Founder & CEO of Gro Intelligence.

The Weeknd came, he saw, and he conquered his Super Bowl halftime performance.

Ethiopia Habtemariam recently joined TIME for a video conversation on the topic.

Universal Music Group (UMG) that Dr. Menna Demessie has been appointed Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the company’s global Task Force for Meaningful Change (TFMC).

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: February 6th, 2021 New York (TADIAS) – This weekend African Union (AU) leaders are…

Jessica Beshir’s “Faya Dayi” is a journey into the highlands of Harar, a place immersed in the rituals surrounding this plant.

Eden Alene to become first Israeli of Ethiopian descent to represent Jewish state at international singing contest in May.

In her video presentation Soliyana explains that her winning app “is not only a game,” but also “creates awareness about COVID-19.”

Hosanna Yemiru is not a typical Dallas City Council candidate, and she doesn’t plan on running a typical Dallas-style campaign, either.

Ethiopian-American novelist Dinaw Mengestu speaks to The Hustler about his experiences as a writer and immigrant.

Joe Biden has officially become the 46th president of the United States.

Naya Ali, who was born in Ethiopia, is proud to be the only artist who is not from Ontario to win one of the five prizes.

Yohannes Abraham named Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary of the White House National Security Council.

Ethiopian-born Oballa Oballa was sworn in Monday to take his seat as the new City Council member in Austin, Minnesota.

Ethiopian migrant who became symbol of integration in Italy killed on her goat farm.

Google hired Timnit Gebru to be an outspoken critic of unethical artificial intelligence (AI). Then she was fired for it.

U.S. Under-20 Women’s National Team captain Naomi Girma has been voted the 2020 U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year.

Eden Amare Yitbarek, 23, studied at Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya as part of special program sponsoring Ethiopian-Israeli youngsters with leadership potential for BA degrees.