The Ethiopian pop sensation Teddy Afro among international celebrities joining UNICEF’s Super Dad Campaign, it is learned. As more than 90 countries prepare to mark Father’s Day later this month, prominent figures in sports and entertainment have joined ‘Super Dads,’ a campaign launched on June 6 by UNICEF that celebrates a father’s essential role in … Continue reading
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“Fikir Eske Mekabir” hit book sale record following release of Teddy Afro’s album
Beside the huge acceptance & applause Teddy Afro’s ” Ethiopia ” album achieved, it could also trigger a renewed sale of the legendary novel “Fikir Eske Mekabir”, disclosed Fortune newspaper on its May 14, Sunday issue front page article entitled “Teddy Afro Online, Offline”, The publisher of the book Mega Pkrinting Enterprise, supplied 10,000 copies … Continue reading
The nation mourns the death of Meles Zenawi
Early in the morning today Aug 21, 2012, Ethiopian state medias announced the death of the most prominent and decisive man in Ethiopian history. After the rotors which have been circulating in the public sphere, the death of Meles Zenawi is finally announced,to the shock and utter sadness of the nation. As it is obvious … Continue reading
Teedy’s prison term reduced
The six year sentence ruled on Teddy Afro for the alleged crime he committed is reduce to two years on appeal. In consideration of the time he already served, he could be free very shortly. Despite holding the guilty verdict, the judge Dagne Melaku reduced the sentence from six years to two on grounds that … Continue reading
Teddy’s first court defense-‘Truth and dawn gets clear eventually’
On the celebration of the Ethiopian New Year Teddy Afro’s song “ Abebayosh” was heard everywhere. Out of every radio station, taxi and music shop, the song reverberated with its resonating beats reminding everyone of the sullen young musician in prison. “They better not remind us,” was the phrase that many utter sympathetically while anticipating … Continue reading
OLF leaders coming to Addis
OLF (Oromo Liberation Front) leaders; Lencho Leta, Ababiya Jabir and Dima Negewo will come to Addis soon, according to Awaramba Times, a weekly Amharic. The Arbitration process spearheaded by Professor Efrem Yishak has extended its delegation to arbitrating OLF, that has long been a rival to established Ethiopian governments and EPRDF after its successful role … Continue reading
Tirunesh the lioness made it
The young, energetic agile and striding athlete Tirunesh Dibaba won the first gold medal for Ethiopia and Africa in women’s 10,000 race at the Beijing Olympic.she also broke the Olympic record long held by Derartu Tulu. Despite her thin and delicate figure, Tirunesh exhorts an immense strength and vigor that Demissie Damte who was … Continue reading
Teddy still in jail
Teddy Afro appeared at the court on Wednesday, May 22 wearing eyeglasses and a black t-shirt as usual. There was a long queue of people waiting to enter the court room. His mother was also present at the court for the first time. Teddy’s case was adjourned to may 22 to hear the eyewitnesses … Continue reading