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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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TECNO Becomes Official Sponsor of Africa Cup of Nations 2023

TECNO Becomes Official Sponsor of Africa Cup of Nations 2023

September 25th, 2023-- Global innovative technology brand TECNO, today announces its official partnership with the Confederation of African Football ("CAF") as the exclusive smartphone sponsor for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023. The partnership between TECNO and CAF was officially sealed during a momentous ceremony held in Singapore, witnessed by esteemed attendees including TECNO General Manager, Jack Guo and CAF General Secretary, Véron Mosengo-Omba. This collaboration marks the beginning of a thrilling new chapter for both sides. TECNO X CAF Partnership Signing Ceremony Jack Guo, TECNO General Manager(Left);  Véron Mosengo-Omba,  CAF General Secretary (Right) Mr Jack Guo,…
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Ethiopian boycotts Rema’s New year eve music concert

Ethiopian boycotts Rema’s New year eve music concert

Artists and sponsors canceled Ethiopia's New Year Eve music concerts Ethiopia will celebrate the 2016 New Year in five days and music concerts are organized on the eve of the new year. Sheraton luxury hotel is one of the music parties organizer on New Year's Eve in Addis Ababa. Advertisements are being broadcast in the media that foreign and Ethiopian musicians will perform at this music concert. Nigerian Afro bit star, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, and lij Michael, Kuku Sebsibie and other local musicians are about to perform at this New Year's concert. However, many Ethiopian are boycotting…
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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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Zanzibar banned men from braiding their hair

Zanzibar banned men from braiding their hair

Tanzania’s Zanzibar has banned men from braiding their hair, and those caught face a fine of Sh1 million($409), six months imprisonment, or both. Dr. Omar Adam, the executive secretary of the Council of Arts, Film, and Culture in Zanzibar, told local media outlet that this move is designed to protect Zanzibar tradition and culture. “Police will arrest all men who plait hair; this is not acceptable by the arts council, and there is a special permit for plaiting hair, which is Sh1 million, and we have set that price in order to deter them. Now it is your choice to…
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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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Admas Digital Lottery prize grows to four million

Admas Digital Lottery prize grows to four million

The Ethiopian National Lottery Administration has announced that the recently launched Admas Digital Lottery has increased its prize amount. Digital Lottery is a lottery system where customers can use their mobile phones to draw lottery tickets of three birr and five birr. Admas Digital Lottery started in September 2022 by awarding one point five million birr to the first winner. Subsequently, the prize amount was raised to three million birr. Admas According to the National Lottery Administration, the prize of the first lot is 4 million birr, the second lot is 2 million birr, and the third lot is 1…
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Leeds Southampton and Leicester City confirmed their relegation

Leeds Southampton and Leicester City confirmed their relegation

The 2022/23 English Premier League has reached its final. Manchester City is the winner of this year's English Premier League, while Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle finished first to fourth. Liverpool and Brighton will be part of the Europa League next year, while Aston Villa will be part of the European Conference League. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland finished as the top scorer of the tournament with 36 goals. Arling Haaland, apart from being the star goalscorer, also won England's best player and young player award. Southampton, Leeds United and Leicester City have confirmed that they have been relegated to…
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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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