Samuel Tafesse is an Ethiopian Philanthropic, billionaire, a construction and real estate mogul. He is the owner and CEO of Sunshine Investment Group. Samuel is considered as one of the very sharp business minds in Ethiopia. He started as an individual contractor going home to home and fixing people’s roofs, and turned the business in […]
Eleni Gabremedhin (PhD) is a globally recognized thought leader on agricultural markets and African Development. She is a founder and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX). She is credited for transforming Ethiopian commodity exchange, and is considered the visionary of modern and efficient market that benefits especially small holder coffee […]
Males Zenawi was an Ethiopian guerilla/rebel fighter, chairman of Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF) and the head of the ruling party Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). After EPRDF took power in 1991, Meles was the President of the Transitional Government of Ethiopia. He then assumed the role of the prime minister of the country. […]
Lieutenant General Jagama Kelo, also known as ‘the Thunderstorm’ is an Ethiopian patriot, freedom fighter, and a war hero during the Italian aggression. Following Italian aggression on Ethiopia in 1935 GC, Jagama decided to join the resistance movement and fight for independence of his country. He was only 15 years old at the time. He […]
Dr. Mehret is a well-known practicing psychiatrist and an author of two books titled Yetekolefebt Kulef (The locked key) and Lela Sew (the other person). He received Medical Degree in Addis Ababa University, Tikur Anbesa Medical School. He then travelled to United States to specialize in psychiatry. Currently he practices psychiatry in both nations. Mehret […]
Hiwot Teffera is an Ethiopian Author and a former member of the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Party (EPRP). She is most known for her book ‘Tower in the Sky’ published by Addis Ababa University Press in 2012. The book is a personal account of her involvement in the student revolution in the late 1960s and early […]
Ejigayehu Shibabaw (stage name Gigi) is an Ethiopian singer and songwriter. Gigi is known for combining original traditional sounds with a variety of international music. She is also one of the few Ethiopian musicians recognized globally, performing in many stages worldwide. Early life Gigi was born in 1974 in the Amhara region, Chagni, Ethiopia. Her […]
Captain Solomon Mengestu was an Ethiopian pilot with Ethiopian Airlines who was captured and imprisoned in Somalia, Mogadishu during the Ethio- Somalia war, also known as the Ogaden War in 1977-78. While flying to Kebri Dehar as an assistant pilot for General Alemayehu Woldesenbet, Solomon found himself in the midst of a war. The crew […]
Haile Gebrselassie is an Ethiopian retired athlete considered one of the greatest long-distance runners of all time in the world. He runs ranging from 800 meters to Marathon, indoor, outdoor, and cross country, and road running in the latter years of his career. He broke 61 national records and set 27 world records. He is […]
Tilahun Gesesse was an Ethiopian superstar and legendary singer, nick named ‘The Voice”. Tilahun broke into the Ethiopian music scene in what is considered the Ethiopian golden age of music, the 1960s, and 70s. His incredible voice, impeccable performance, and gracious appearance made him the most popular singer in the country. He is one of […]
Ababa Tesfaye was a TV host, an author of several children’s book, and an all-round performer. He was a singer and played several traditional instruments. He was also an actor, in the 1940s and 50s. He worked at the City Hall Theater House and the National Theater. As an actor, he left his mark as […]
Abiy Ahmed Ali (Born as Abyot Ahmed) is the current Prime Minister of Ethiopia and the Chairman of the leading party, Ethiopian People Revolutionary Democratic Party (EPRDF). He came to power after the resignation of former Prime Minister Haile Mariam Desalgn in February 2018. His premiership came at a critical time where the country was […]
Professor Mesfin W/Mariam is an Ethiopian academic, author, politician and human rights activist. He is a founding member of Ethiopian Human Rights Council (EHRC). He later founded Rainbow Ethiopia Movements for Democracy and Social Justice. Early life Mesfin was born In Addis Ababa on April 23, 1930. He attended Teferi Meknonen School. He spent most […]
Aster Aweke is an Ethiopian Super Star, singer, song writer and performer. She is known as the queen of pop music in Ethiopia. She is one of the most popular/recognizable personalities in the country, and her music is adored by millions of Ethiopians. She released 23 albums so far. Early Life Aster was born in […]