One of the last remaining ‘azmari bets’ (poetry/music houses) in the Ethiopian capital has been saved from demolition to make way for a skyscraper. But as Addis Ababa pushes to modernise, many worry ...
The city’s evolving music scene will keep you guessing with its variety, ranging from Ethio-Jazz — the African Jazz Village bar at the Ghion Hotel close to Meskal Square offers one of the best ...
“Drawing or painting can also help individuals externalize emotion,” he said. “It creates visual associations that support ...
In Ethiopia, journalists and bloggers have long been subjected to imprisonment and terrorism charges, but musicians have been relatively free — until recently. Over the past year, what activists call ...
Addis Ababa, May 5, 2026 (ENA) — In a landmark tribute to Ethiopia’s cultural legacy, the Addis Ababa City Administration on ...
(CNN) — Rambunctious, manic, beguiling, exciting -- it's hard to accurately describe Addis Ababa. Ethiopia's capital, which translates as "New Flower" in the country's Amharic language, shows little ...
Yefikir Design specializes in Ethiopia’s traditional style of white cotton with strips of intricate colorful patterns along edges. (Yefikir Design, Africa Ave, Addis Ababa; +251 93 003 5109) Extra tip ...