Another week, another debate settled by the community.
This week's poll asked a question guaranteed to divide Ethiopian hip-hop fans: Who started Ethiopian hip-hop?
After hundreds of votes, the audience has spoken, and Teddy Yo takes the crown.
Do you agree with the result, or is there another name that deserves the title?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/512
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This week's poll asked a question guaranteed to divide Ethiopian hip-hop fans: Who started Ethiopian hip-hop?
After hundreds of votes, the audience has spoken, and Teddy Yo takes the crown.
Do you agree with the result, or is there another name that deserves the title?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/512
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From taxi speakers to café playlists, his voice keeps finding new ears in the city. Which Tewodros Tadesse song do you relate to the most, choose one?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/521
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Huawei Ethiopia convened leading figures from Ethiopia's banking, fintech, government, and technology sectors at the Huawei Ethiopia Finance Summit 2026, held at Sheraton Addis on June 24 under the theme "Advancing Fintelligence, Shaping Smarter Ethiopia Finance."
The summit highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure in driving the next phase of the country's financial transformation.
Through keynote addresses and expert discussions, participants examined how emerging technologies can modernize financial services, improve operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and expand financial inclusion.
Huawei said the summit reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Ethiopian financial institutions to accelerate digital innovation and help build a smarter, more resilient financial ecosystem
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The summit highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure in driving the next phase of the country's financial transformation.
Through keynote addresses and expert discussions, participants examined how emerging technologies can modernize financial services, improve operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, and expand financial inclusion.
Huawei said the summit reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Ethiopian financial institutions to accelerate digital innovation and help build a smarter, more resilient financial ecosystem
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The Association of Women in Boldness (AWiB) is hosting an interactive World Café event for members of the Female CEO Breakfast Club (FCBC) to discuss the role of coaching and mentorship in leadership development.
The session will be facilitated by Yoadan Tilahun, Founder & CEO of Flawless Events, and Amakelech Lulu, CEO & GM of Gishen Pharmacy.
The event is scheduled for July 2, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hilton Addis. Admission is complimentary for AWiB members and 2,500 ETB for non-members, with registration available through https://awibethiopia.org/event/fcbc-the-impact-of-coaching-and-mentorship/
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The session will be facilitated by Yoadan Tilahun, Founder & CEO of Flawless Events, and Amakelech Lulu, CEO & GM of Gishen Pharmacy.
The event is scheduled for July 2, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hilton Addis. Admission is complimentary for AWiB members and 2,500 ETB for non-members, with registration available through https://awibethiopia.org/event/fcbc-the-impact-of-coaching-and-mentorship/
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A routine taxi ride through Addis turns into something unexpected when a stranger asks a simple question: Do you know how Gerji got its name?
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https://telegra.ph/Gerji-The-Myth-Behind-a-Name-06-27
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“Konjo.” “Kecho.” Words that should feel kind but doesn’t always land that way.
Our latest story explores the fine line between compliment and catcalling in Addis through real voices, legal insight, and the quiet calculations women make every day.
When does appreciation turn into imposition?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/460
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Our latest story explores the fine line between compliment and catcalling in Addis through real voices, legal insight, and the quiet calculations women make every day.
When does appreciation turn into imposition?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/460
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From taxi speakers to café playlists, his voice keeps finding new ears in the city. Which Tewodros Tadesse song do you relate to the most, choose one?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/521
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The countdown is officially on for Coffee Meets Leather, landing at the Marriott Executive Apartments this Saturday and Sunday, 4 & 5 July 2026.
Make sure your calendar is clear for a weekend dedicated to discovering and purchasing the very best in premium local leather crafts and coffee.
Vendors, lock in your space before it's too late by calling +251900137262 or +251922296049.
To add the event in your calendar, click here: https://calendar.app.google/W81SW2T7YZBRmGgm7
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Make sure your calendar is clear for a weekend dedicated to discovering and purchasing the very best in premium local leather crafts and coffee.
Vendors, lock in your space before it's too late by calling +251900137262 or +251922296049.
To add the event in your calendar, click here: https://calendar.app.google/W81SW2T7YZBRmGgm7
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The driver wears a seat belt.
The passenger beside him wears a seat belt.But what about the person in the middle?
For years, Addis Ababa’s front-middle taxi seat has been treated as normal. Thousands sit there every day without questioning the risks.
Our latest feature explores the city’s forgotten passenger and why that may soon change.
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/519
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The passenger beside him wears a seat belt.But what about the person in the middle?
For years, Addis Ababa’s front-middle taxi seat has been treated as normal. Thousands sit there every day without questioning the risks.
Our latest feature explores the city’s forgotten passenger and why that may soon change.
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/519
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Telegram was designed for privacy, but has its commitment to anonymity inadvertently built a hub for criminals in the local scene?
From the rise of the revenge porn industry to sophisticated extortion schemes, we’re unmasking how this digital sanctuary is being weaponized in Ethiopia to take advantage of innocent citzens to finally determine If the trade off for free speech worth the cost of our collective safety?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/522
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From the rise of the revenge porn industry to sophisticated extortion schemes, we’re unmasking how this digital sanctuary is being weaponized in Ethiopia to take advantage of innocent citzens to finally determine If the trade off for free speech worth the cost of our collective safety?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/522
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Which Telegram scam are you the most tierd of seeing?
Anonymous Poll
51%
A. Accounts getting hacked through odd links.
66%
B. Getting added to shady groups without knowing how I got there.
15%
C. Market places that ghost after getting advance payments.
5%
D. None (I will comment below)
Online it looks like a great deal, but in person the price and quality don’t always match what you saw on the screen… How often is that becoming normal?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/499
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We can't wait to bring you the July 2026 edition of LinkUp Addis Magazine packed with all the excitement Addis Ababa has to offer!
Stay tuned!
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Make sure to download the LinkUp App to access this and all our contents from the front seat!
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Some of us remember when ሽምግልና wasn't photographed, it was remembered. No grand entrances, no curated moments, just families, patience, and tradition. As customs evolve, what are we carrying forward, and what are we quietly leaving behind?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/496
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