The
following Ethiopians have made significant contributions
to their country as well as internationally. There are also
other Ethiopians not mentioned here because of limited space.
But, we all have a special place for them in our hearts.
The Hero of the
Battle of Adwa
Emperor Menelik II
Emperor
Menelik II
Menelik II Menelik II (August 17, 1844 - December 12,
1913), Conquering Lion of Judah, King of Kings of Ethiopia
was negus negust (emperor) of Ethiopia from 1889 to his
death. See details.
Ras Alula Aba Nega
Ras
Alula Aba Nega was perhaps one of the most successful
and fearless Ethiopian commanders of the 19th century.
His claim to fame include establishing the city of Asmara
and winning no less than ten decisive battles against
foreign invaders. See
details.
Degazmach
Balch Aba Nefso (Sefo)
Ras
Balch Aba Nefso (Sefo)
He
was one of Emperor Menelik's General who was very instrumental
in the victory at the battle
of Adwa in 1896. See
details.
Fine Arts
Maitre Afewerk Tekle
Afewerk
Tekle, an internationally recognized artist, was born
in the town of Ankober in Ethiopia on October 22, 1932.
Having grown up in an Ethiopia battling fascist Italian
forces... See details.
Gebre Kristos Desta
In
the history of Ethiopian painting Gebrekristos Desta
stands out to be a pioneer in introducing abstract art.
In 1965, he won recognition as a critical force in introducing
non-figurative art to Ethiopia by receiving the Haile Selassie
I Prize Trust Award. See
details.
Litrature
Hadis Alemayehu
Haddis
Alemayehu was a true all-rounder who contributed to
Ethiopia in many number of disciplines. First and foremost,
he was arguably the single most talented Ethiopian novelist
...See details.
Kebede
Michael
Kebede
Michael was one of the giants in the field of education
and literature in Ethiopia. He wrote a total of 26 books
including a wide range of translations from various languages.
See
details.
POET
LAUREATE TSEGAYE GABRE-MEDHIN
Ethiopia's
premier versatile and prolific man of letters. For half
a century now he has been continuously productive as poet,
playwright, essayist, social critic, philologist, historiographer,
dramatist, synthesist, peace activist, artistic director...See
details.
Music
Dr.
Ashenafi Kebede
Dr.
Ashenafi Kebede, one of Ethiopia's greatest cultural
treasures -- composer, conductor, ethnomusicologist, historical
musicologist, music educator, novelest, and poet. See
details.
Mulatu
Astateke
Mulatu
Astatke is an Ethiopian musician and arranger. He is
known as the father of Ethio-jazz. Born in 1943 in the western
Ethiopian city of Jimma, Astatke was musically trained in
London, New York City, and Boston... See
details.
Telahun
Gessese
He
is Ethiopian music at the height of its perfection, and
the depth of its living wisdom. With him music is philosophy
and philosophy itself attains the musicality that the ancients
have yearned. See
details.
Sports
Abebe
Bekila
In
any debate about the greatest marathon runner of all time,
few would argue that anyone other than Abebe Bikila should
be accorded that honour. See
details.
Derartu
Tulu
Derartu
Tulu born March 21, 1972 in Bekoji, Ethiopia. Derartu
is the first African female to win Olympic Gold. And Abebe
Bikila was the first African ever to win Olympic Gold.
See
details.
Haile
Gebre Selasse
Haile
Gebre Selassie is regarded universally as the greatest
distance runner of all times. With a career that sees
him breaking records as they are made...See
details.
Yednekachew
Tessema
"He
was a player, a coach, an educator, a leader and above all,
he was a fighter for African soccer. I've the distinct pleasure
to have known this giant of a man, whom I had interviewed
several times during my days as a sports journalist..."
See details.
Unknown Ethiopians
This
space is to honour our own unnamed Ethiopians who have paid
the ultimate price for the love of their country. The sacrifices
they made never have been recognized. No name or picture
attached, when we talk about their glory days. But, they
wrote their names with an ink that never fades. They were
like a candle, gave light when burning.
Copy
and Animation: Behailu Atnafu
Here
are some Royal correspondences: letters of Ethiopian officials
from the 19th and 20th centuries [ in Amharic ]
