Marcus launches cookware line
Ethiopian-born celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is introducing an exclusive line of professionally styled cookware, manufactured by Regal Ware Worldwide, which will be available at major retailers this fall.
Beyoncé: Is she really going to Ethiopia?
According to the singer’s upcoming international tour dates posted on her website, the 26-year-old R&B star is scheduled to perform at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on October 17, 2007.
U.S. Doctors for Africa to hold annual Gala in New York
U.S. Doctors for Africa, founded by Ethiopian-American social entrepreneur Ted Alemayuhu, will honor Russell Simmons and other philanthropists during its annual gala in New York.
Meet the man who discovered “Lucy’s Baby”
Video: Ethiopian-born Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged, who discovered the 3.3-million-year old, Selam, the earliest known skeleton of a hominid child, speaks at TED conference.
Made in Ethiopia – Taytu Bags Debut in New York
The high-end Taytu collection (highlighted by BBC as an emerging luxury designer label from Ethiopia), made its debut in New York at The Train Fashion Trade Show.
Painting between Addis Ababa and Paris
Fikru G/Mariam has been painting since he was eleven. Now he shuttles between Addis Ababa and Paris.
Events: Millennium Celebrations in U.S
Ethiopian-American communities around the United States will continue to celebrate the Ethiopian Millennium this weekend. Here are highlights of some upcoming events.
Hot Shots: Ethiopia rings in the Millennium
Fire crackers popped and thousands of Ethiopian partygoers danced into the final hours of the old Millennium, which is the beginning of a year-long celebration.
Tadias TV: MIKE-E music video of the week
Publisher’s Note: This week we highlight MIKE-E, a multi-faceted Ethiopian-born artist from Detroit, Michigan. He has performed on HBO’s Russell…
Tadias TV: Ethiopian Millennium Celebration Videos from around the world
Fireworks – Addis Ababa Aster Awoke – Addis Ababa Aster Aweke performing live – Addis Ababa Part I ****************************** How…
Spotlight on the Black Eyed Peas
The Party in Ethiopia is under way and it features a headline performance by US hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas. So who are these guys?
Hot shots from Australia
Ethiopian youth in Melbourne, Australia, organized a carnival to celebrate the New Millennium. Here are images from the event. After years of anticipation, the year 2000 will arrive tonight.
All the Way from Hair to There
We braid it, cornrow it, plait it, dread it. Hair may seem like a simple feature to many people, but it is more than just fashion in today’s world. It is social, cultural, and political.
Events Journal: Ethiopian Girls Gotta Run NYC art show
We arrived at the Gallery almost half an hour early to find guests, including Coach Mike Barnow and several Ethiopian members of the Club, already there.
3rd Annual Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour
Here is a show you won’t want to miss this weekend: The 3rd Annual Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour. The event features two notable Ethiopian-Americans: Harlem resident artist Tesfaye Tessema and newly arrived and emerging artist Helina Metaferia.
Editor’s Picks: The Untold Story of Ethiopians in Cuba
In 1979, Fidel Castro welcomed 2,400 Ethiopian students to Havana. Interview with filmmaker Aida Muluneh about the untold story of Ethiopians in Cuba.
Photography: Ethiopia From The Heart
“I left Ethiopia at the age of thirteen. After a 29-year absence, I returned to my native land as a photographer eager to capture the vibrant memories of my youth. I arrived to find an unfamiliar Ethiopia.” – Photographer Andarge Asfaw
Harlem to Addis: America’s Mega-Church Leads 150 Delegates on a Journey to Ethiopia
The Abyssinian Baptist Church, one of the oldest African-American institutions, announced that it’s sending 150 people to be part of the Millennium celebration in Ethiopia.
Ted Alemayuhu to Speak at Columbia University
Ted Alemayuhu, Founder & Chairman of U.S. Doctors for Africa, will be one of the featured keynote speakers at this year’s Annual Health Disparities Conference at Columbia University.
First Ethiopian owned Online Money Transfer Company to be launched
BirrituExpress.com aims to tap into the the growing income of the Ethiopian Diaspora, which is estimated to be tens of billions of dollars annually.
Tadias TV – Fun video tour of Harlem
Harlem, historically the most important black cultural center in the U.S., is home to the world famous Apollo Theater and the Abyssinian Baptist Church. Watch Tadias TV
NYC art show for female Ethiopian runners
Seven of the 10 top-earning athletes in Ethiopia are women. Art Show to raise money to buy athletic shoes for Ethiopian girls to support their participation in sports.
Film to screen in New York this weekend
A new documentary film titled Lalibela–Wonders and Mystery by Addis Film Production will screen in New York this weekend. (Sunday, October 28, 2007, Purina Screening Room, 245 West 54th Street. Show time: 2pm, 4pm, and 6pm. Ticket Price: $10. More info: 201.220.3442).
USDFA to Deploy Mobile Clinics to Ethiopia (Tadias Exclusive)
The following is an exclusive interview with Ethiopian-American social entrepreneur Ted Alemayuhu. His organization will announce next week its plan to deploy Mobile Clinics to Ethiopia.
Tadias TV: Live Ethiopian millenium countdown music video
Here is a Millennium countdown song from You Tube.
Happy Couples: What’s Their Secret?
How is it that some couples seem to stay starry-eyed for years, and others let their sizzle, um… fizzle?
The Universal Peace of Food: Conversations with Marcus Samuelsson
The first time that Tadias Magazine had interviewed Marcus was in March 2003. Marcus had mentioned back then that he intended to work on an African cookbook. Read More.
Henok Tesfaye’s Success Story
The story of how Henok Tesfaye, who immigrated from Ethiopia at 16, was able to give his mother her own restaurant begins in the mid-1990s. (The Washington Post)
Ethies in U.S. send billions back to Ethiopia
Crude calculations using remittance figures ($1.1 billion in the first 9 months of 2006/07 alone) show that the gross income of Ethiopians in the Diaspora is in the range of 10-20 billion dollars.
Mr. Perdue Apologizes After Mesgana Controversy
Norman Perdue apologized on Sunday following a Tadias article that raised questions about the Mesgana Dancers’ dizzying travel schedule and his failure to acknowledge the support of Ethies in New York.
Lucy in Texas Among The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia
3.2 million-year-old Lucy and five million years of Ethiopia’s diverse history and culture will be on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (August 31, 2007 – April 20, 2008).
Hot Shots: Mesgana Dancers in Harlem
The Mesgana Dancers of Ethiopia continuing their tour of New York have met with their peers at the world acclaimed Dance Theater of Harlem. Photo Journal by Steve Dyer of VicRae Inc for Tadias Magazine.
Countdown to Ethiopia’s Millennium: Rethinking Our Sense of Time
A Japanese historian observes that those who control their time, control their destiny. As we approach our millennium, it is appropriate to take inventory of our time. How old are we?
Gebrselassie wins NYC Half Marathon
Haile Gebrselassie, from Ethiopia, holds his country’s flag after winning the 2nd annual New York City Half-Marathon with an official time of 59 minutes, 24 seconds, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007.
Mesgana Dancers Arrive in New York
The much anticipated young dancers of Ethiopia (pictured above with actor/singer Leon yesterday) have arrived in New York to kick-off their millennium celebration tour in the United States.
Idan Raichel to perform at Stanford
This Sunday, November 4, Israeli music sensation Idan Raichel brings his renowned Ethiopian and Yemenite sound to Stanford Lively Arts. Raichel recently spoke to the Palo Alto Weekly about his upcoming appearance.
New Wave of Ethio Bloggers
Can I just put this out there: there are some crazy fucking Ethiopians with internet access. You don’t believe me? Read on!
Tadias TV: Music video of the week
We highlight Teddy Yo, an emerging Ethiopian hip-hop artist. He is part of a new generation of prolific artists that are making the rounds on You Tube and other popular Ethiopian music websites.
Who Will be Crowned Miss Millennium?
The Ethiopian Diaspora will be given an opportunity to select the beauty “queens of the new millennium”, organisers of the Ethiopian millennium pageant in Addis Ababa have announced.
Queens, Spies, and Servants: A History of Ethiopian Women in Military Affairs
Intelligence work was key in Ethiopia’s gaining the upper hand against fascist Italy during World War II and women played a significant role in information gathering. Read More.
In a Relationship Sex is the Key
In a Relationship Sex is the Key By Dr. Tseday Aberra Nature has decided that men are more susceptible to…
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant: The Best Zilzil Tibs in the Bay
Right across from the Taco Bell on Telegraph Avenue, on the border of Berkeley and Oakland, California, sits an inconspicuous building that looks like a local greasy-spoon diner. Do not let the appearance of Addis Ethiopian Restaurant fool you.
Marcus Samuelsson to Open an African Restaurant
Samuelsson plans to open Merkato by mid-September in New York City. Also, the 175-seat restaurant in the Meatpacking district is seeking a GENERAL MANAGER for immediate hire.
Maitre Afewerk Tekle’s Odyssey
“Your brush can be quite stronger than the machine gun,” he says. “I wanted to show how you can write Africa through your artwork, what it means to have liberty, to have your fellow humans completely equal.”
Report From the Sheba Film Festival
A revealing look at the multi-billion dollar coffee business and the compelling story of the battle of Adwa were the main features of the 4th Annual Sheba Film Festival. By Jody Benjamin.
HOT SHOTS FROM SEATTLE
Ethiopian-born Yaddi Bojia, member of the Crucialites reggae band, performing at the Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle, Washington.
First Post-graduate Dermatology Training Program in Ethiopia
A small group of philanthropists in the United States and doctors combine their efforts to establish a post-graduate dermatology training program in Addis Ababa.
New Yorkers Received Rare Treat at MOBIA: Ethiopian Art from The Walters Art Museum
If museum-goers had a feeling they were being watched as they entered the …exhibition at the MOBIA, they had good reason. By Colleen Lutolf from New York.
Ethiopian Monks maintain the only presence by black people in Jerusalem
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has for centuries quietly maintained the only African presence in one of Christianity’s holiest sites
Pictures From Rebecca Haile’s Book Signing in Harlem
Here are images from the successful book reading and signing event by Ethiopian-born author Rebecca Haile at the Hue-Man Bookstore in New York yesterday.
Book Excerpt: The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears
Joseph’s already drunk when he comes into the store. He strolls through the open door with his arms open. You get the sense when watching him that even the grandest gestures he may make aren’t grand enough for him. Read More.
Interview with Miss World Ethiopia
The first American-born Ethiopian beauty queen says, “You don’t have to be born in Ethiopia to be an Ethiopian.” Read More.
Book Excerpt: My Rediscovery of Ethiopia by Rebecca Haile
In this first hand account of a woman’s journey back to her homeland, Rebecca Haile gives readers a powerful and unique glimpse into Ethiopia.
I was in Zanzibar, and It Felt Like Being in Paradise: Marcus Samuelsson
Marcus Samuelsson has traveled extensively in Africa with his photographer and friend, Gideon Kifle. He shared with us an excerpt from his new book: Soul of A New Cuisine .
Ethiodoll CEO & Founder Salome Yilma on Forbes
Ethiopian-born Yeworkwoha Ephrem and Salome Yilma are New York City entrepreneurs. They own EthiDolls™, a company that develops collector quality African signature dolls.
A Doctor’s Memoir: Ethiopia’s Crumbling Health Care System
The hospital is run down, there is barely enough lighting to see your way in the hallways, the wards reek of a mixture of antiseptics, body odors, and whatever else.
Elegant Sculptures by Artist Etiyé Dimma Poulsen
We spent a day in New York with Etiyé Dimma Poulsen, Ethiopian-born artist and sculptor from Belgium.
First Ethiopian Delegation to the U.S. in 1919 Made Headlines
Journalists eagerly awaited for the arrival of the first Ethiopian diplomatic delegation to the United States on July 11, 1919.
This Week’s Hot Shots by Photographer Ray Grist
Here are images from the reception and book launch for OUR MOTHER AFRICA by publisher Reynold Kerr at the Museum of Art and Origins in New York.
Sheba Tej: America’s Favorite Ethiopian Honey Wine
The Oldest Winery in America Produces One of the World’s Earliest Wines. The honey wine may be newly introduced to America, but Ethiopians have known it for centuries as “Tej”.
Dancing in the Footsteps of Chibinda Ilunga
We recently had the opportunity to interview Julio Leitao, the internationally renown producer, choreographer, musicologist, and consultant to governments on matters of traditional African culture.
African Relaxation Session
Hot shots from last weekend’s “Abesha Relaxation Session” at The Shrine in Harlem, New York. Check out the pictures and join us for the next event.
Ethiopian Cooking Presentation at the World’s Largest Store
Philipos Mengistu, owner and Executive Chef of Queen of Sheba restaurant demonstrated why crowds are flocking to his midtown Manhattan eatery.
New Generation of Adopted Ethiopian-Americans
We highlight the phenomenon of Americans adopting Ethiopian babies, and the loving families they create. Jill Vexler writes about her daughter’s first birthday in America. Read More.
Art Exhibitions to Commemorate the Ethiopian Millennium, Harlem
The inaugural show for Addis Heights millennium arts exhibition series featured 23-year-old Helina Metaferia, a U.S.-born Ethiopian-American artist from Washington,…
Hot Shots from the Teddy Afro Concert —— San Jose, California
Here are images from the Teddy Afro concert in San Jose, California, as part of our series: “Bridging the Cultural Gap through Music.”
Bridging Cultures Through Art: A Harlem Moment with Tesfaye Tessema
Before arriving at Artist Tesfaye’s studio in Harlem, his home of twenty years, we took a tour of historic areas where Ethiopian and African-American ties runs deep and undisturbed.
The Case of Melaku E. Bayen and John Robinson: Ethiopia, America and the Pan-African Movement
Melaku Bayen is believed to be the first Ethiopian to receive a college degree from the United Sates and John Robinson, the Chicago-born African American pilot, was the founder of the Ethiopian Air Force. Read more.
From Addis to Seattle: Paintings of Yadessa Boja
Born in Ethiopia, Yadesa, also known as Yaddi, immigrated to the United States in 1995.Yaddi believes his work is a byproduct of the cultural diversity he enjoyed while living in Addis Ababa and Seattle.
Hot Shots From Aida Muluneh’s Photography Show at the Contemporary African Art Gallery in New York
Photos by Onye Anyanwu Event Name: Ethiopian Light: Photographs by Aida Muluneh City: New York Venue: Contemporary African Art Gallery…
Hot Shots from the West Coast
Here are images from an event in Los Angeles hosted by Ethiopian-born D.J. Fitsum, as part of our series: “Bridging the Cultural Gap through Music.”
Brook Kassahun: This Issue’s Featured Model
My modeling career started about five years ago following my brief involvement with a modeling contest search called “The Face of Africa”.
New Film Highlights Bob Marley’s Birthday Celebration in Addis Ababa
Saturday night, the New York African Film Festival hosted an evening of Ethiopian films at Lincoln Center. The evening opened with Africa Unite, Stephanie Black’s new documentary.
Profiling Addis Gessesse: The Man Behind Bob Marley’s Birthday Celebration in Addis Ababa
Hanna Gessesse points to a photograph in one of her father’s albums. The photograph was taken two years ago in Addis Ababa and shows the main stage of the Africa Unite concert, which was the brainchild of her father, Addis.
Ethiopia’s Feedel Writing System Inspires Mobile Applications for Indian and Chinese Scripts
Ethiopia has the world’s lowest number of text messages sent per day, but recent development of the first Ethiopic text messaging (SMS) has inspired texting in widely used scripts, such as Hindi and Chinese.
A Conversation with Dinaw Mengestu
The debut novel of this immensely gifted young writer evokes the experience not only of Ethiopian and African immigrants in general, but of African-Americans, and of all Americans whose identities are being redefined in a quickly evolving society.
Fregenet Foundation: Creating a Future for Our Children Through Education
By Azeb Tadesse The Fregenet Foundation works with a most vulnerable, often overlooked population: children. The foundation is named for…
Hot Shots from Tadias Magazine 12th Issue Release Party @ Tsinoa Gallery in Harlem, New York
Above – Left: Sirak Sabahat (Ethiopian-Israeli Actor), Middle: Liben Eabisa (Founder & Publisher of Tadias), Right: Mesfin Addi (Founder of…
Hot Shots From the The 4th Annual Blen Art Show in Washington, D.C.
Above – Left: Blen II Catalogue contributors Robel Kassa, Middle: Salem Berhanu, Right: Blen Art Show Coordinator Ephrem M. Girma…
Hot Shots from Habesha Relaxation Session – Harlem, New York
Here are images from an event hosted by Ethiopian-born D.J. Sirak, Founder of The Mic Goes Global – Bridging the Cultural Gap Through Music.
Addis Heights Millennium Arts Exhibition Series to be launched in Harlem, New York.
Helina Metaferia is selected to appear as the first guest artist at the upcoming Addis Heights Millennium Arts Exhibition Series in Harlem, New York.
Book: Review of Our Mother Africa
Publisher Reynold Kerr originally may have conceived of Our Mother Africa as a primary school primer on the common origin of all humanity in the horn of Africa. But it is much, much more. Read.
A Memoir of the First U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia in 1903
In 1903, with authorization from President Theodore Roosevelt, 37-year-old Robert P. Skinner, negotiated a commercial treaty with Emperor Menelik of Ethiopia. Read More.
Gender and Ethiollywood: A Review of ‘Kezkaza Wolafen’ and ‘Etse Beles’
The depiction of gender roles in Ethiollywood draws one’s attention to the discourse of womanhood in contemporary Ethiopian society. Read More.
Hot Shots: Photos From Rooftop Reggae Fridays in New York City
This is an event organized by Ethiopian-born D.J. Sirak, Founder of The Mic Goes Global – Bridging the Cultural Gap Through Music. Read More.
Treasures of Ethiopian Art To Shine at Museum of Biblical Art
The Museum of Biblical Art in New York examines the exhilarating artistic heritage of one of the world’s oldest Christian kingdoms: Ethiopia.
MALUWA: Scroll and hung paintings
Maluwa brings more than just a fresh look to the silhouette. Those with a weak sense of art history are likely to think of Kara Walker when looking at Maluwa because both artists work in silhouette.
LIVE AND BECOME: A film by Radu Mihaileanu
The year is 1985. “Operation Moses” is at its peak — the massive airlift of thousands of “Falasha,” Ethiopian Jewish refugees, who are fleeing oppression in their native country.
“The Wogesha Will See You” Traditional Ethiopian Medicine, Then and Now
Although the expansion of modern medicine appears to influence some aspects of the traditional system, traditional Ethiopian medicine remains rooted in magico-religious beliefs and empirical knowledge from the natural environment.
African American & Ethiopian Relations
Above: Commandment Keepers Synagogue in Harlem, NYC. Photography by Chester Higgins. ©chesterhiggins.com By Tseday Alehegn Ethiopia, also called Yaltopya, Cush,…