How much do you need to make in addis per month
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At least 10,000
8%
15,000-20,000
35%
Up to 50,000
52%
At least 100,000
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A growing trend among young people shows that social acceptance is increasingly shaped by lifestyle, visibility, and online presence, but what does that mean for how we define belonging?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/507
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The Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab (GLCPL) has extended its 2026 application deadline to 6 June 2026.
The laboratory is scheduled to take place from 26-30 October 2026, in Kigali, Rwanda. The program targets feature fiction and documentary filmmakers from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who are looking to advance their careers within the African film industry.
The initiative is designed to equip creative producers with tools to manage film projects from development through to financing and distribution. Key focus areas include guiding story development, fostering industry collaboration, and navigating international co-productions.
Further information regarding submission guidelines and entry requirements is available on the official website at https://www.greatlakesproducerslab.com/.
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The laboratory is scheduled to take place from 26-30 October 2026, in Kigali, Rwanda. The program targets feature fiction and documentary filmmakers from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) who are looking to advance their careers within the African film industry.
The initiative is designed to equip creative producers with tools to manage film projects from development through to financing and distribution. Key focus areas include guiding story development, fostering industry collaboration, and navigating international co-productions.
Further information regarding submission guidelines and entry requirements is available on the official website at https://www.greatlakesproducerslab.com/.
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Dating apps aren't the only way people are looking for love anymore. A new matchmaking service in Addis Ababa is bringing a modern twist to a practice that has long been part of Ethiopian culture. Is professional matchmaking the next chapter in Ethiopia's dating scene?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/508
Can love actually be matched by an algorithm, or is it one of those things life just throws at you unexpectedly?
Tell us your experience
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Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/508
Can love actually be matched by an algorithm, or is it one of those things life just throws at you unexpectedly?
Tell us your experience
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A weekend trip is becoming more than just an escape it’s becoming a way of life.
As more young Ethiopians hit the road to discover crater lakes, mountains, historic towns, and hidden gems, travel is evolving from an occasional luxury into a culture of exploration, connection, and unforgettable memories.
Read our latest story: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/509
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As more young Ethiopians hit the road to discover crater lakes, mountains, historic towns, and hidden gems, travel is evolving from an occasional luxury into a culture of exploration, connection, and unforgettable memories.
Read our latest story: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/509
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Through paintings, models, and documentary work, Addis Modern reimagines Addis Ababa’s architectural heritage as a living archive of memory and identity.
Architect and visual artist Yohannes Girma’s latest exhibition invites audiences to see the city’s historic buildings through a new lens.
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/510
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Architect and visual artist Yohannes Girma’s latest exhibition invites audiences to see the city’s historic buildings through a new lens.
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/510
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A new real estate expo aims to connect Ethiopians in the U.S. directly with property developers back home.
Will it create more transparency, trust, and opportunities for diaspora investment in Ethiopia?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/511
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Will it create more transparency, trust, and opportunities for diaspora investment in Ethiopia?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/511
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Ethiopian hip hop took the culture by storm, evolving from school rap battles into a mainstream phenomenon. But with modern pioneers caught up in public feuds over who the true "founding father" is, the genre's legacy is at a crossroads.
Today we’re cutting through the drama and taking a trip down memory lane to find out: who actually laid the first brick for rap in Ethiopia?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/512
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Today we’re cutting through the drama and taking a trip down memory lane to find out: who actually laid the first brick for rap in Ethiopia?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/512
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Maya Magazine Issue 03 is now available on the LinkUp Premium app for all subscribers!
A collection of stories, perspectives, and creative expression that continues to define the Maya experience. Whether you're revisiting this issue or discovering it for the first time, you can now access it directly through LinkUp Premium.
And for those who love holding a story in their hands, stay tuned: a limited printed edition of Issue 03 will be available in the coming weeks.
Read now: linkupaddis.com/app/magazines/maya-magazine-3rd-issue
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A collection of stories, perspectives, and creative expression that continues to define the Maya experience. Whether you're revisiting this issue or discovering it for the first time, you can now access it directly through LinkUp Premium.
And for those who love holding a story in their hands, stay tuned: a limited printed edition of Issue 03 will be available in the coming weeks.
Read now: linkupaddis.com/app/magazines/maya-magazine-3rd-issue
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Beyond the World Cup opener, a bigger story unfolded online about unity, identity, and division. What does African unity really look like today?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/513
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Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/513
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JUNTU Technologies Trading PLC officially launched the OMODA and JAECOO automotive brands in Ethiopia on Thursday, opening a new showroom and after-sales service center in Addis Ababa.
The launch follows the introduction of GAC to the local market and reflects the company's commitment to bringing internationally recognized vehicle brands to Ethiopian consumers. Government officials, business leaders, diplomats, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders attended the event.
Company representatives said the investment aims to expand mobility choices while supporting the modernization of Ethiopia's automotive sector through advanced technology, professional after-sales services, and genuine spare parts. JUNTU announced that the JAECOO will start at 5.58 million birr ($34,900), while the OMODA will start at 5.9 million birr ($36,900). Both models come with a six-year vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 150,000-kilometer battery warranty.
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The launch follows the introduction of GAC to the local market and reflects the company's commitment to bringing internationally recognized vehicle brands to Ethiopian consumers. Government officials, business leaders, diplomats, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders attended the event.
Company representatives said the investment aims to expand mobility choices while supporting the modernization of Ethiopia's automotive sector through advanced technology, professional after-sales services, and genuine spare parts. JUNTU announced that the JAECOO will start at 5.58 million birr ($34,900), while the OMODA will start at 5.9 million birr ($36,900). Both models come with a six-year vehicle warranty and an eight-year or 150,000-kilometer battery warranty.
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Before the film industry settled into the safety of comedy, Ethiopian cinema wasn’t afraid to step into the shadows with cult classics like Hermela and Wenchi.
Though economic risks pushed the genre into hiding for decades, a new wave of experimental filmmakers is finally bringing our folklore and superstitions back to life, begging the question: is this the long awaited return of Ethiopian horror cinema?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/515
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Though economic risks pushed the genre into hiding for decades, a new wave of experimental filmmakers is finally bringing our folklore and superstitions back to life, begging the question: is this the long awaited return of Ethiopian horror cinema?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/515
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While our headlines remain consumed by war and politics, a silent crisis is quietly creeping back into our community, targeting the youth when they are at their most vulnerable.
STDs are slowly taking over, with 1 in 7 students falling victim, and urban communities being nearly 7 times more likely to be affected leaving us in desperate need of a wakeup call.
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/514
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STDs are slowly taking over, with 1 in 7 students falling victim, and urban communities being nearly 7 times more likely to be affected leaving us in desperate need of a wakeup call.
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/514
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