SettingsPeople from Addis Ababa
Abiyote Abate
Abiyote Abate (born 20 November 1980 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialized in the 3000 and 5000 metres.
Abiyote Abate (born 20 November 1980 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialized in the 3000 and 5000 metres.
Alemayehu Bezabeh
Alemayehu Bezabeh Desta (Amharic: አለማየሁ በዛበህ ደስታ; born c. 1986) is an Ethiopian-born athlete who represents Spain internationally.
Alemayehu Bezabeh Desta (Amharic: አለማየሁ በዛበህ ደስታ; born c. 1986) is an Ethiopian-born athlete who represents Spain internationally.
Alemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam
Alemayehu Fentaw WeldemariamAlemayehu Fentaw WeldemariamAlemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam,born on June 8, 1979, in Alamata,Ethiopia, is an Ethiopian public intellectual based in Addis Ababa.
Alemayehu Fentaw WeldemariamAlemayehu Fentaw WeldemariamAlemayehu Fentaw Weldemariam,born on June 8, 1979, in Alamata,Ethiopia, is an Ethiopian public intellectual based in Addis Ababa.
Alexander Boghossian
Alexander "Skunder" Boghossian (July 22, 1937 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – May 4, 2003 in Washington D.C.) was an Armenian Ethiopian painter and art teacher.
Alexander "Skunder" Boghossian (July 22, 1937 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – May 4, 2003 in Washington D.C.) was an Armenian Ethiopian painter and art teacher.
Asfa-Wossen Asserate
Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate (Amharic: አስፋ-ዎሠን አሠርዓተ; born October 31, 1948 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia), is a Consultant for African and Middle-Eastern Affairs, a political Analyst and a bestseller...
Prince Asfa-Wossen Asserate (Amharic: አስፋ-ዎሠን አሠርዓተ; born October 31, 1948 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia), is a Consultant for African and Middle-Eastern Affairs, a political Analyst and a bestseller...
Ashenafi Kebede
Ashenafi Kebede was an Ethiopian composer, conductor, ethnomusicologist, historical musicologist, music educator, novelist, and poet.
Ashenafi Kebede was an Ethiopian composer, conductor, ethnomusicologist, historical musicologist, music educator, novelist, and poet.
Asrat Woldeyes
Asrat Woldeyes (June 20, 1928 – May 14, 1999) was an Ethiopian surgeon, a Professor of Medicine at Addis Ababa University, and the founder and leader of the All-Amhara People's Organization (AAP...
Asrat Woldeyes (June 20, 1928 – May 14, 1999) was an Ethiopian surgeon, a Professor of Medicine at Addis Ababa University, and the founder and leader of the All-Amhara People's Organization (AAP...
Aster Aweke
Aster Aweke (አስቴር አወቀ) is an Ethiopian singer who lives in the United States.
Aster Aweke (አስቴር አወቀ) is an Ethiopian singer who lives in the United States.
Atsede Habtamu
Atsede Habtamu Besuye is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialises in road running and the marathon distance.
Atsede Habtamu Besuye is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specialises in road running and the marathon distance.
Berhanu Nega
Berhanu Nega was elected as mayor of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the Ethiopian general elections, 2005.
Berhanu Nega was elected as mayor of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in the Ethiopian general elections, 2005.
Bezunesh Bekele
Bezunesh Bekele (full name Bezunesh Bekele Sertsu, also written Bizunesh Bekele; born 29 January 1983) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in cross-country running and m...
Bezunesh Bekele (full name Bezunesh Bekele Sertsu, also written Bizunesh Bekele; born 29 January 1983) is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who specializes in cross-country running and m...
Birtukan Mideksa
Birtukan Mideksa (also spelled Birtukan Midekssa; born 1975) is an Ethiopian politician and former judge.
Birtukan Mideksa (also spelled Birtukan Midekssa; born 1975) is an Ethiopian politician and former judge.
Deressa Chimsa
Deressa Chimsa Edae is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in marathon races.
Deressa Chimsa Edae is an Ethiopian long-distance runner who competes in marathon races.
Dinaw Mengestu
Dinaw Mengestu (b. 1978) is an award-winning American novelist and writer, who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Dinaw Mengestu (b. 1978) is an award-winning American novelist and writer, who was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ella Thomas
Ella Thomas is an American actress and model.
Ella Thomas is an American actress and model.
Endelkachew Makonnen
Lij Endalkachew Makonnen (1927 - November 24, 1974) was an Ethiopian politician.
Lij Endalkachew Makonnen (1927 - November 24, 1974) was an Ethiopian politician.
Eyerusalem Kuma
Eyerusalem Kuma (born 7 September 1981 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian runner, who specializes in the 10,000 metres and cross-country running.
Eyerusalem Kuma (born 7 September 1981 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian runner, who specializes in the 10,000 metres and cross-country running.
Genet Gebregiorgis
Genet Gebregioris (born 1975 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian middle distance runner who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Genet Gebregioris (born 1975 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian middle distance runner who competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Girma Wolde-Giorgis
Girma Wolde-Giorgis is an Ethiopian politician who has been President of Ethiopia since 2001.
Girma Wolde-Giorgis is an Ethiopian politician who has been President of Ethiopia since 2001.
Haile Selassie I
Haile Selassie I, born Tafari Makonnen, was Ethiopia's regent from 1916 to 1930 and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974.
Haile Selassie I, born Tafari Makonnen, was Ethiopia's regent from 1916 to 1930 and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1930 to 1974.
Hama Tuma
Hama Tuma (1949) is an Ethiopian poet and writer of the Amharic language born in Addis Ababa.
Hama Tuma (1949) is an Ethiopian poet and writer of the Amharic language born in Addis Ababa.
Hubert Auriol
Hubert Auriol (born in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, June 7, 1952) is a former French racing driver and former director of the Paris-Dakar Rally.
Hubert Auriol (born in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, June 7, 1952) is a former French racing driver and former director of the Paris-Dakar Rally.
Ketema Yifru
Ketema Yifru (12 December 1929 - 14 January 1994) was a prominent Ethiopian diplomat and politician.
Ketema Yifru (12 December 1929 - 14 January 1994) was a prominent Ethiopian diplomat and politician.
Liya Kebede
Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer and actress who has appeared three times on the cover of US Vogue.
Liya Kebede is an Ethiopian model, maternal health advocate, clothing designer and actress who has appeared three times on the cover of US Vogue.
Mekonnen Gebremedhin
Mekonnen Gebremedhin (Amharic: born 11 October 1988 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres.
Mekonnen Gebremedhin (Amharic: born 11 October 1988 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian middle distance runner who specializes in the 1500 metres.
Meseret Defar
Meseret Defar (Amharic: መሰረት ደፋር; born 19 November, 1983 in Addis Ababa) is a female long-distance runner from Ethiopia who competes chiefly in the 3000 metres and 5000 metres events.
Meseret Defar (Amharic: መሰረት ደፋር; born 19 November, 1983 in Addis Ababa) is a female long-distance runner from Ethiopia who competes chiefly in the 3000 metres and 5000 metres events.
Mesfin Woldemariam
Mesfin Woldemariam (also spelled Mesfin Wolde Mariam; born 1930) is an Ethiopian peace activist and philosopher, who has been actively engaged in a peaceful movement to bring justice, equa...
Mesfin Woldemariam (also spelled Mesfin Wolde Mariam; born 1930) is an Ethiopian peace activist and philosopher, who has been actively engaged in a peaceful movement to bring justice, equa...
Mikael Imru
Lij Mikael Imru (November 1929 – 27 October 2008) was Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 3 August to 12 September 1974.
Lij Mikael Imru (November 1929 – 27 October 2008) was Prime Minister of Ethiopia from 3 August to 12 September 1974.
Moges Kebede
Moges Kebede, sometimes credited as Moges Kebede Damte or Moges Damte, (Amharic: ሞገስ ከበደ) is an Ethiopian author, essayist, and editor.
Moges Kebede, sometimes credited as Moges Kebede Damte or Moges Damte, (Amharic: ሞገስ ከበደ) is an Ethiopian author, essayist, and editor.
Mulugeta Wendimu
Mulugeta Wendimu Gebere (Amharic: ሙሉጌታ ወንድሙ; born 28 Feburay 1985 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner, best known for finishing third over 3000 metres at the 2004 IAAF World A...
Mulugeta Wendimu Gebere (Amharic: ሙሉጌታ ወንድሙ; born 28 Feburay 1985 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian middle-distance runner, best known for finishing third over 3000 metres at the 2004 IAAF World A...
Nikos Papatakis
Nikos Papatakis, was a Greek film director.
Nikos Papatakis, was a Greek film director.
Noah Samara
Noah A. Samara is a Chief Executive Officer of WorldSpace, the world's first to launch satellite radio system.
Noah A. Samara is a Chief Executive Officer of WorldSpace, the world's first to launch satellite radio system.
Semra Kebede
Semra Kebede.
Semra Kebede.
Senait Ashenafi
Senait Ashenafi is an Ethiopian-born actress in the United States who played Keesha Ward in General Hospital from 1994 to 1998.
Senait Ashenafi is an Ethiopian-born actress in the United States who played Keesha Ward in General Hospital from 1994 to 1998.
Sophia Bekele
Sophia Bekele (Amharic: ሶፕህአ በቀለ; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) is a business and corporate executive and writer.
Sophia Bekele (Amharic: ሶፕህአ በቀለ; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) is a business and corporate executive and writer.
Tadesse Meskela
Tadesse Meskela is the General Manager of the Oromia Coffee Farmers Co-operative Union of Ethiopia and was featured in the documentary Black Gold.
Tadesse Meskela is the General Manager of the Oromia Coffee Farmers Co-operative Union of Ethiopia and was featured in the documentary Black Gold.
Tessema Absher
Tessema Abshero is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.
Tessema Abshero is an Ethiopian long-distance runner.
Tilahun Gessesse
Tilahun Gessesse (Amharic: ጥላሁን ገሠሠ) (also spelled Telahun Gesesse or Tlahoun Gèssèssè) (September 29, 1940-April 19, 2009) was an Ethiopian singer regarded as one of the most popula...
Tilahun Gessesse (Amharic: ጥላሁን ገሠሠ) (also spelled Telahun Gesesse or Tlahoun Gèssèssè) (September 29, 1940-April 19, 2009) was an Ethiopian singer regarded as one of the most popula...
Wilfred Thesiger
Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger, CBE, DSO, FRAS, FRGS (3 June 1910 – 24 August 2003) was a British explorer and travel writer born in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
Sir Wilfred Patrick Thesiger, CBE, DSO, FRAS, FRGS (3 June 1910 – 24 August 2003) was a British explorer and travel writer born in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
Workitu Ayanu
Workitu Ayanu Gurmu (born 19 April 1987 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian runner who specializes in the 5000 metres.
Workitu Ayanu Gurmu (born 19 April 1987 in Addis Ababa) is an Ethiopian runner who specializes in the 5000 metres.
Yoseph Gebre
Yoseph Gebre (Amharic: ዮሴፍ ገብሬ/ጆሲ ገብሬ) (also spelled Yosef Gebre) is an Ethiopian singer, born on June 16, 1981, in Dilla, Ethiopia.
Yoseph Gebre (Amharic: ዮሴፍ ገብሬ/ጆሲ ገብሬ) (also spelled Yosef Gebre) is an Ethiopian singer, born on June 16, 1981, in Dilla, Ethiopia.
Zera Yacob Amha Selassie, Crown Prince of Ethiopia
Zera Yacob Amha Selassie, Crown Prince of Ethiopia is the grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie and son of Emperor-in-Exile Amha Selassie of Ethiopia.
Zera Yacob Amha Selassie, Crown Prince of Ethiopia is the grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie and son of Emperor-in-Exile Amha Selassie of Ethiopia.