Missing Ethiopian Limo Driver Found Alive
The Ethiopian limo driver near Atlanta who had been missing since last week has been found alive.
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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.
Hub of Africa Fashion Week Photos
Hot shots from The Hub of Africa Fashion Week, which took place in Addis Ababa last month.
World Food Prize Laureate Dr. Gebisa Ejeta Named Science Envoy
The Ethiopian-born scientist is one of three Americans who are selected to represent the U.S.
Zena Bel Band at L’Orange Bleue
Addis Ababa-based Zena Bel Band will be performing at L’Orange Bleu in New York City on Saturday, October 2nd, 2010.
Tayitu Cultural Center To Commemorate 10th Anniversary
The D.C. based Tayitu Cultural Center will celebrate its tenth
anniversary on October 3, 2010 in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Teza Los Angeles-Opening Weekend Events
The Los Angeles screening of the award winning film Teza is scheduled to open on Friday, September 24, 2010 at Laemmle’s Santa Monica 4-Plex in Santa Monica.
Atlanta to Host The 2011 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
The Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA) has announced that Atlanta will be hosting the organization’s soccer tournament for 2011.
Backstage With Danny Mekonnen and Melaku Belay at Joe’s Pub in New York
Tadias TV caught up with Debo band’s founder and Fendika’s group leader at Joe’s Pub.
Sheba To Perform Live At Joe’s Pub Saturday September 18
Above: Sheba Sahlemariam will perform at Joe’s Pub, NYC, on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 11:00 PM. (Courtesy photo) Tadias…
Twice in a Lifetime: New Film Documents Debo Band’s Journey to East Africa
Debo Band’s recent musical performance at the 7th Sauti za Busara festival in Zanzibar is now featured in a documentary film entitled Twice in a Lifetime.
LA Premiere Of Teza To Honor The Late UCLA Professor Teshome Gabriel
The LA premiere of Haile Gerima’s movie Teza will also honor the late Dr. Teshome H. Gabriel.
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu to speak at the Clinton Global Initiative Meeting
Clinton has invited the Sole Rebels founder as a panelist at the upcoming event.
Ethiopian Torontonians Gearing Up For 12th Ethiopian Day Celebration
The day long event features a variety of booths, arts, crafts, food and live entertainment – including Ethiopian music, reggae and other African grooves.
Here I come New York: Mahmoud Ahmed Live at SOB’s on September 18
Mahmoud Ahmed will perfrom in New York City at SOB’s on Saturday, September 18, 2010.
Getty Ambau On His Novel Desta
Desta narrates a family saga spanning three generations and dealing with their mysterious past.
Hub of Africa Fashion Week to Take Place in Addis Ababa
The week will showcase the latest collections in clothing, footwear and accessories from local designers.
Senator Feingold Introduces Tougher Human Rights Legislation on Ethiopia
Feingold has introduced a bill entitled “Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Ethiopia.”
Paintings Inspired by Trip to Ethiopia on Display in Ohio and Kentucky
Two solo exhibitions featuring new paintings inspired by Peter Gooch’s recent trip to Ethiopia.
Russian Explorer Claims Unusual Access to the Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia
The Voice of Russia is reporting that celebrity explorer and ordained Orthodox deacon Fyodor Konyukhov has been given the unusual access to view the Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia.
USDFA Sends $300000 Worth of Med-Equipment to Ethiopia
The cargo is intended to furnish a new hospital under construction in the Oromo region of Ethiopia.
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.
Debo Band Gears Up for U.S Tour With Fendika
Debo band’s upcoming U.S. tour highlights Fendika, a traditional Azmari group from Ethiopia.
Voting Begins For 2010 Top Ethiopian Websites of The Year
The 2010 listing will include Alexa’s global ranking as well as voters choices of the most popular internet resources.
Washington Post Highlights Henok Tesfaye
U Street Parking has been awarded parking contracts worth millions to oversee Dulles & National airports.
Made in Ethiopia: Sole Rebels Wins Eco-Bold Green Award
Sole Rebels, has been named winner of Eco-Bold’s Green Award under the “Best Shoes” category.
Ethiopian Soccer Tournament: Delay to announce host city has Toronto organizers fed up
Toronto risks losing offer from the Royal York Hotel if delay continues.
Part Two: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku
Part two highlights the reasons for his abrupt departure from Ethiopia forty years ago.
Dispute Leaves Miss Ethiopia Without Prize
Miss Ethiopia 2010 was to receive a brand new Lifan 320, but the sponsor says there was no such deal.
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.
Ethiopian Youth Lobby Senators to Pass Law Protecting Girls
20 young people from the Ethiopian Community Center in D.C. descended on the U.S. Senate.
New York Times Highlights Abyssinian Fund
NYT highlights the Abyssinian Fund, a project by Harlem’s legendary Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Addis Voice Relaunches Its Newest Website
Addis Voice has unveiled its newest online design featuring a significant relaunch of its website.
Spotlight on Photographer Aida Muluneh – Video
Aida Muluneh has won the 2010 International Award of Photography by CRAF in Italy.
THE WINNER IS: The 2010 Miss Africa USA Crown Goes To Miss FiFi Souma of Guinea
The 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant, which celebrates its 5th anniversary, took place in Silver Spring, Maryland, yesterday.
Obama to Host White House Forum with Young African Leaders
President Obama is set to play host to a large contingent of young African leaders next month.
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.
Either/Orchestra: A Secret Concert with Teshome Mitiku, a Great Ethiopian Voice
The Either/Orchestra has an upcoming show at the prestigious Chicago Jazz Festival on September 4th featuring Teshome Mitiku.
Teddy Afro to Rock NYC This Weekend
Teddy Afro’s upcoming show promises to be the city’s biggest Ethiopian music event in two years.
Photo Journal: 5th Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum and Exhibition in DC
Tadias caught part of the 5th Annual Ethiopian American Business Forum & Exhibition in D.C.
Galerie Alternance Features Works By Fikru Gebre Mariam
An exhibition featuring recent paintings by Fikru Gebre Mariam opened at Galerie Alternance.
5th Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum & Exhibition Opens in D.C
The 5th Annual Ethiopian American Business Forum & Exhibition is taking place in D.C. this weekend.
Photo Journal: San Jose Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010
Thousands of Ethiopian-Americans and their families gathered in San Jose last week.
Teddy Afro to Perform in New York City
Teddy Afro will perform in Manhattan on Saturday, July 17th, 2010, at 630 Second ave, b/n 34th & 35th streets.
On the South Lawn of the White House
Tadias received a wonderful note from Professor Ayele Bekerie at Cornell University who recently attended an event at the White House with two of his former students.
Spotlight on Actress Tigist Selam
Tigist Selam plays an Ethiopian-German character in a new web series called “Left Unsaid.”
Toronto Says It Has What It Takes to Host the Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
Leaders in Toronto say it is time for Canada to host the North American Tournament.
Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010: Spotlight on New York Team Abay
Team Abay has been described “Built New York Tough.” The group is one of 27 teams taking part at 27th annual Ethio Soccer Tournament in San Jose, California.
Innocent Man Mistakenly Taken Down By Nashville Police
It took a broken car window, along with some bumps and bruises before police realized they had the wrong man.
Sofia Bushen to Represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant
23-year old Sofia Bushen will represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Miss Africa USA contest.
ArifQuas – iPhone Application For The 2010 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
ArifQuas has been launched in time for the 2010 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament in San Jose.
Watch: Interview With Maya Haile
Tadias TV highlights international model Maya Gate Haile: interview at her home in Harlem.
Ethiopia’s Supreme Court Rejects Election Appeal
Ethiopia’s biggest opposition coalition has filed petition in the country’s High Court.
NBC’s Tom Brokaw Highlights White House Fellow Mehret Mandefro
NBC’s Tom Brokaw highlights Ethiopian American physician Mehret Mandefro, one of the 2009-2010 class of White House Fellows.
Filmmaker Yared Shumete Wins The 2010 Democracy Video Challenge
Yared Shumete Desalegne has been named the Grand Finalist for Africa in the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge.
Video: Thousands pay respects to victims of last Saturday’s fatal fire in Seattle
One by one, the lives lost to last weekend’s fire in Fremont were celebrated on screen.
Marcus is the new Top Chef Master
Marcus Samuelsson has been crowned winner Top Chef Masters, a reality competition show on Bravo.
Obama Appoints Mimi Alemayehou to Key Administration Post
Mimi Alemayehou has been nominated to a key administration post by President Barack Obama.
$12 Cup Joe in New York? Same Coffee Goes for $2.69 in Seattle
Do you remember the recent amusing news story about $12 cup of Ethiopian joe? Read on.
Watch: Interview with Meklit Hadero
We caught up with Meklit Hadero during her recent concert at Le Poisson Rouge in New York.
Three Ethiopian Films Win Awards at The 7th Tarifa African Film Festival in Spain
Three Ethiopian films have won coveted awards at the 7th African Film Festival in Tarifa, Spain.
Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Calls for New Vote
Reactions to last week’s Ethiopia poll results continue to reverberate in the U.S. media.
NPR Revisits Conversation With Meklit Hadero
NPR’s Allison Keyes revisits her conversation with Ethiopian-born Meklit Hadero, who appeared on the show back in March.
CNN’s African Voices: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu
CNN’s African Voices features Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, Co-Founder & CEO of SoleRebels.
Ardi: Oldest Fossil of Human Ancestor?
There is new development regrading Ardi. “Another scientist has stepped forward to challenge the fossil’s classification as a member of the human lineage,” The New York Times reports.
Election Update: Two More Parties Reject Ethiopia Polls
Ethiopia’s opposition bloc has rejected early results from last Sunday’s national elections.
US Expresses Concerns Over Ethiopia Election Results
The Obama administration has spoken out against violations in last weekend’s Ethiopia poll.
CNN’s African Voices Profiles Marcus Samuelsson
CNN’s African Voices profiles celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and his wife, model Maya Haile.
Catch Meklit Hadero in Washington D.C and New York
After a few years behind the scenes honing her skills in San Francisco, Meklit Hadero “takes on the world.”
News Summary: Ethiopian election stirs outrage at ruling party
Ethiopia’s newly re-elected prime minister sharply rebuffed U.S. and European Union criticisms.
Obama Urged to Speak Out On Ethiopia
As Ethiopia prepares for National Elections on Sunday, May 23rd, VOA reports that Ethiopian-Americans in the United States are split, some urging President Obama to speak out.
Violent Arrest Caught on Tape at Texas Ethiopian Orthodox Church Sparks Investigation
Sophia Zerihun has filed a complaint against the Garland Police Department in Texas for being roughed up at church.
Successful Immigrant Returns To Ethiopia, Brings His Hometown Their First Ambulance
Sebri Omer just recently delivered to his home town of Harar in Ethiopia its first fully-equipped ambulance.
Simien Girl Runners Featured in British TV Documentary
A new documentary travel series features the Simien Girl Runners, a track team supported by Girls Gotta Run Foundation.
Meklit Hadero To Perform At Bernos’ 4th Anniversary
Singer-songwriter Meklit Hadero will headline Bernos’ four year anniversary concert on May 29th in Washington, D.C.
Former Miss National Teenager El Shaddai Gebreyes talks about poetry
You may remember El Shaddai Gebreyes as the first African-American to earn the Miss National Teenager title in 1997.
$12 Cup Ethiopian Coffee Raising Eyebrows
Café Grumpy, a local coffee shop chain here in New York, is raising eyebrows with its new menu item – an expensive cup of joe from Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Agri-business Legend Inducted Into Cooperative Hall of Fame
Ethiopian cooperative legend Werqu Mekasha has been selected for the 2010 induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame.
Boston Marathon: Teyba Erkesso Wins Woman’s Race
Teyba Erkesso of Ethiopia has captured the grand prize at the 2010 Boston Marathon in two hours, 26 minutes and 11 seconds.
Simon Bahta On America’s Most Wanted
Police in Virginia have turned to America’s Most Wanted in an effort to locate Simon Bahta Asfeha.
Samuel Getachew Enters City Council Race In Toronto
Samuel Getachew seeks to represent Scarborough East Ward 43, a neighborhood in the eastern part of Toronto.
Photos: Danny Glover Hosts Reception For Teza’s New York Premiere
Danny Glover hosted a reception celebrating the New York premiere of Teza. View the photos inside.
TEZA in NYC: Showtimes and Events
Teza will premiere in New York on Friday at Lincoln Plaza Cinema and there are several local events lined-up surrounding the film’s NYC release.
The Recent String of High-Profile Violent Crimes Involving Ethiopian Immigrants (Video)
24-year-old Kidane Mengesha was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbings of two women in South Beach, Florida.
Addis Voice Toolbar Delivers Breaking Ethiopian News To Your Desktop
A new media tool developed by veteran Journalist Abebe Gelaw is changing the way people retrieve Ethiopian news online.
The African Diaspora Marketplace Awards $1.4 Million in Matching Grants
Fourteen diaspora-driven businesses in seven countries were awarded matching grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000.
African Presidents Summit On Health to Be Held in Washington, D.C. in 2011
Several African Presidents have already confirmed attendance, and a complete list of attendees will be announced in early 2011.
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.
FOXNews: Food 101 – Dishes of Ethiopian Cuisine From New York’s Queen of Sheba
FoxNews.com’s Diane Macedo explores how to prepare authentic Ethiopian cuisine at New York’s Queen of Sheba restaurant.
Was The Doomed Ethiopian Plane Formerly Owned by Ryanair?
Three day after the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409, there is no news of survivors but plenty of information about the aircraft.
The Ethiopian dream: come to America then go back home
Worldfocus By Tesfaye Negussie January 22, 2010 It was an elaborate scam: a beautiful bride, a dashing groom, a smiling…
Exhibition To Honor Helen Suzman
An exhibition featuring photographs, personal letters, quotations from speeches and news articles and celebrating the life and times of Helen Suzman will open in New York.
Q & A With Maaza Mengiste
In the last few years we have witnessed the emergence of Ethiopian-American authors who are making their mark on the tapestry of American literature.
Interview With Grammy-Nominated Musician Kenna
Grammy-nominated Ethiopian-American musician Kenna is leading a team of friends to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Debo Band Wins BMA’s International Music Act of the Year
The Ethio groove ensemble known as Debo Band has won BMA’s “International Music Act of the Year.”
Cameroon Honors Ted Alemayhu (Video Added)
Ted Alemayhu, Founder and Chairman of U.S. Doctors for Africa (USDFA), was honored in Cameroon last week.
Top 10 Ethiopian News & Entertainment Websites of 2009
Tadias Magazine announces its second annual list of top Ethiopia related websites based on Alexa’s traffic ranking.
Notable Ethiopian Americans of 2009
Tadias Magazine is proud to present our list of people of the year for 2009. Here is our top ten list.
The Not-So-Lost Ark of the Covenant
“We don’t have to prove it to anyone. [If] you want to believe, it’s your privilege. If you don’t want to believe, it’s your own privilege again.”
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.