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Universal Music Group and Sewasew Multimedia Signs Music Distribution agreement

Universal Music Group and Sewasew Multimedia Signs Music Distribution agreement

Universal Music Group and Sewasew Multimedia Sign First of Its Kind DSP Agreement for Ethiopian Market. Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, and Sewasew Multimedia, Ethiopia’s leading music and Entertainment Company, announced that they have signed a first of its kind distribution agreement for the Ethiopian market. Under the terms of the agreement, Sewasew Multimedia will be responsible for the digital distribution and marketing of UMG’s extensive catalog of music in Ethiopia. This includes music from UMG’s globally recognized labels, such as Def Jam, Interscope Records, Island Records, Motown Records, Republic Records, and Virgin Records, as…
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Ethiopia wins gold and silver medals in women’s marathon

Ethiopia wins gold and silver medals in women’s marathon

Athlete Amane Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase earned gold and silver medals for Ethiopia in the women's marathon world championship. The 19th World Athletics Championships, which are being hosted by Budapest, the capital of Hungary, are on its seventh day. In today's women's marathon, Ethiopia’s Aman Beriso and Gotytom Gebreslase won gold and silver medals The Moroccan athlete Fatma Gardadi finished the race in 3rd place. There are remaining competitions where Ethiopia can win more medals, and currently, it ranks fourth in the world with eight medals, including two gold, four silver and two bronze medals. As of today, the USA…
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Infinix mobile appoints Artist Selam Tesfaye as brand Ambassador

Infinix mobile appoints Artist Selam Tesfaye as brand Ambassador

Infinix Mobile Ethiopia is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Selam Tesfaye as the brand's official Image Ambassador. Recognized for her talent, charisma, and influence, Mrs. Selam will represent Infinix Mobile Ethiopia in various promotional activities, contributing to the brand's growth and strengthening its connection with the Ethiopian market. Selam Tesfaye has solidified herself as a prominent personality in the Ethiopian entertainment and arts industries. Recognized for her talent, charm, and dedication to providing audiences with captivating experiences, she perfectly embodies the qualities that align with Infinix Mobile Ethiopia's values. Expressing her excitement about this partnership, Mrs. Tesfaye said,…
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BMW chooses Artist Julie Mehretu to decorate its car

BMW chooses Artist Julie Mehretu to decorate its car

BMW Automobile company chooses Artist Julie Mehretu to decorate its car Ethiopian-born Julie Mehretu, who is known for her abstract paintings, was chosen to decorate the new BMW car. The BMW design projet is leading by international museum directors and curatorial judges stated that artist Julie Mehretu was chosen to design the car. The 'BMW Hybrid V8' car, which will be decorated by the works of artist Julie Mehretu, will be presented at the '24 Hours of Le Mans race' in June 2024. The artist has received numerous recognitions and awards for her work and won the MacArthur Fellowship Award…
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Ethiopia to re install the statue of Russian author Alexander Pushkin in Addis Ababa

Ethiopia to re install the statue of Russian author Alexander Pushkin in Addis Ababa

In 2002, Moscow, the capital of Russia, gave a statue of the famous Russian writer Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin to Addis Ababa as a gift. This monument has been installed in Addis Ababa around lafto area and named as "Pushkin square" for many years before took it away by city's administration. A statue of Pushkin has been installed in this square, but the square was demolished to avoid traffic congestion. A statue of Alexander Pushkin has also been placed in the grounds of the Ethiopian Museum. Public Relations Officer of Addis Ababa Roads Authority Mr. Eyasu Solomon told Al-AIN that the…
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Manchester City won the first ever Champions League title

Manchester City won the first ever Champions League title

Manchester City won the 2022/23 European Champions League The 2022/23 European Champions League Cup final game between the Italian Inter Milan and the English Manchester City ended with City winning. Rodrigo scored a goal in the second half of last night's final in Istanbul, Turkey and Manchester City won the cup. Manchester City won the first ever Champions League title under the guidance of Spanish coach Pepe Guardiola. In the 2022/23 season, in addition to the Champions League, Manchester City won the English Premier League and the FA Cup to win a treble. Manager Pepe Guardiola won the Champions League…
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Russia and China decides to teach Amharic language to their citizens

Russia and China decides to teach Amharic language to their citizens

Russia and China, which have the world's largest economies and large populations, have announced that, they have decided to give Amharic, the working language of Ethiopia, to their citizens. Russia has announced that it will be offered in four schools in Moscow starting next September. The course will be offered from next September 2023 and will be held twice a week, according to Alexey Maslov, director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies at Moscow State University. Another country that has decided to teach Amharic to its citizens is China, and the course will be one of the 101…
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Ethiopia to renovate Guzara palace

Ethiopia to renovate Guzara palace

Guzara Palace, one of the oldest and historical sites is going to be renovated at a cost of 35.8 million birr. Guzara Palace, which is registered as a world heritage site in the central Gondar zone, started today with a budget of 35 million 800 thousand birr from federal government. Gondor city culture and tourism office expert Mr. Girmachew Mulugeta told that, the renovation work will be completed within a year. Guzara Palace is one of the oldest heritage site and located in the Tana basin. Guzara is a Geez word and It means comfortable.  Documentary evidence shows that, those…
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The Weekend changes his name to Abel Tesfaye

The Weekend changes his name to Abel Tesfaye

The musician known as "The Weeknd" changed his name to Abel Tesfaye. The Ethiopian-born musician known as "The Weeknd" has announced that, he has changed his name to Abel Tesfaye. The Renowned Canadian musician Abel Tefaye was known as "The Weeknd" in many of his works. However, as of today, he changed his Twitter and Instagram accounts to his normal birth name. "The current change is the beginning of a broader plan to slowly kill the identity of 'The Weeknd, '" CNN reported. The musician also stated that, he would deliver his next music album to the listeners under his…
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Abel Tesfaye reveals a new coffee brand to honour his mother

Abel Tesfaye reveals a new coffee brand to honour his mother

Abel Tesfaye, a world-renowned musician who was born and raised in Canada in his Ethiopian family, announced that he is going to offer Ethiopian coffee called "Samra" named after his mother to the international market in order to honour his mother and his family's home country. Abel announced the sale of the coffee in collaboration with "Blue Bottle Coffee" in a post on his Twitter page. Abel Tesfaye and the record company have jointly established an organization called "Blue Bottle Coffee" to sell Ethiopian culture and Ethiopian coffee globally. "Ethiopian culture is a defining part of who I am," said…
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