The values of fine arts and antiquity

BY ABEBE WOLDEGIORGISA fine art is an offshoot of philosophy which deals with arts in a scientific way. Science has its own study and research methods. When we come to arts, they... Read more »

Zerfe the Loan Shark

BY Teklebirhan Gebremichael Zerefe, short for Zerfeshewal, was a beautiful, plump lady of 30 when she went into prostitution for lack of a better alternative. At school her concentration was badly derailed... Read more »

What a pity!

BY MEHARI BEYENE  Babies in the west playing with robotic games Babies in “Ghettos” playing with doll Though both born in a mom’s womb Loving after babies in the west dating Dancing... Read more »

A Black Empress’s Legacy

BY ALEM HAILU  I . Taytu Betul as a leader Ethiopia is famed for being A peaceful,hospitable And warrior nation How come then it failed To come to your attention, As bees... Read more »

Munit’s tribute for black victory

BY YOHANES JEMANEH Several art pieces have been churned out to commemorate the Victory of Adwa, a military prowess that Ethiopians showcased over a colonial power in 1896. Among them is found... Read more »

Adwa victory invigorated freedom struggles’ momentum

BY ALAZAR SHIFERAW This generation has to be proud of his/her forefathers’ and foremothers’ historical deeds, especially their military feat in the showdown at Adwa concluded by Ethiopians’ victory. The victory had... Read more »

Themes and Colors in Ethiopian Traditional and Modern Paintings

BY MULUGETA GUDETA What makes Ethiopia a unique culture and a unique country is not only her amazing landscape and its fantastic people or their traditional foods and drinks. Ethiopia is also... Read more »

The long march to Adwa: The culture of paying tribute to true heroes

BY MULUGETA GUDETA A group of young Ethiopians led by Yared Shumete, a filmmaker by occupation, is making the annual journey to the mountains of Adwa, in Tigray where 125 years ago... Read more »

The march to Adwa, at Addis Ababa’s northern gate BY ALEM HAILU (Emperor Menilik II) An enemy That covets Your land, your Gold-bestowed Natural wealth And your wife Creating a strife Stripping... Read more »

Nuer people’s culture of nicknaming

BY TSEGAY HAGOS The Nuer people also known as Nei Ti Naath meaning ‘’original people/human beings,’’ are from Nilotic ethnic group predominantly found in the Gambela State and South Sudan. They speak... Read more »