Posts Tagged by diaspora

Ethiopian genius Solomon Assefa named as one of the top 35 innovators under 35

32 year old Ethiopian genius Solomon Assefa has been named as one of the top 35 innovators under 35 by the influential MIT Technology review magazine. Solomon is a researcher at IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center, and he is working on chips that communicate with pulses of light instead of electrical signals could lead… Read more

Ethiopian Fashion on Display at Africa Fashion-Week New York

New York – Ethiopian Designer Fikirte Addis was one of 21 individuals from Africa and the African diaspora whose work was highlighted at Africa Fashion Week New York, which took place from July 14th to 16th in the Broad Street Ballroom in New York City’s Financial District. The runway show, produced by young African designers… Read more

An Ethiopian Love

A Yonie Media Group Film – A 23-year old Americanized Ethiopian named Desta, played by Yonie Solomon, is inspired to discover the realities of his roots by travelling to Ethiopia. This riveting romantic comedy explores the complexities of relationships between friends and two different cultures. ‘AN ETHIOPIAN LOVE’ Feature Film- Written and Directed by Yonie… Read more

Amsale Girls:Ethiopian Bridal Fashion Designer Amsale Aberra’s New Reality Show

New York (Tadias) – Couture bridal-fashion designer Amsale Aberra’s new reality show, Amsale Girls, will air on the women’s network WE TV on Sunday. Amsale, who is originally from Ethiopia and whose elegant designs are favorites among celebrities, has dressed everyone, including Julia Roberts, Halle Berry, Alicia Keys, Salma Hayek, Heidi Klum, Selma Blair, Lucy… Read more