Abdulmenan responded to our call without knowing much about poetry slam nor about Gitem Sitem. Though we haven’t seen him take the mic yet, his presence in the workshop spoke volumes. With a commanding voice and a freestyle spirit simmering beneath the surface, there’s something intriguing even quietly provocative about his approach. He’s a fresh energy, still forming, but already one to keep an eye on.

#AbdulmenanMubarek

#Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

We’ve had the pleasure of journeying with Lil Faith ever since his fiery debut at our Pan African poetry reading and open mic at Malika. A true friend of Gitem Sitem, he’s not just a fan, he’s family. Always repping the name, spreading the vibe, and hyping the movement wherever he goes.

Now, as he eyes the national slam title, get ready for a stage presence that hits different a powerful blend of energetic freestyles, conscious hiphop, and reggae flows laced with patois.

Watch out. Lil Faith is coming heavy.

#LilFaith

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Hohe Awards mourns the passing of Kenyan novelist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, one of the most influential literary figures of our time. He was a powerful voice and tireless advocate for indigenous African languages.

‘Our lives are a battlefield on which a continuous war is fought between the forces pledged to confirm our humanity and those determined to dismantle it.’

— Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

May he rest in peace!

The Africa Wiki Challenge – Ethiopia is participating in this year's global campaign under the theme “Reclaiming Our Narrative: Justice for Africans and the Diaspora through Reparation.”

Running throughout the month of July, the initiative invites individuals to contribute to Wikimedia projects by editing or creating articles that align with the theme. An online workshop will be held on 11 July 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (11:00 LT – 12:00 LT), offering guidance on how to effectively contribute.

Interested participants can register via the provided link. All levels of contributions are welcomed and encouraged.

@LinkUpaddis