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Tadias is a New York-based news & profiles magazine tailored towards the Ethiopian-American community. Established in 2003, Tadias Magazine's combination of journalistic excellence and engaged readership offers an exciting gateway to one of the fastest-growing, most educated and wealthiest African Diaspora populations in the United States. Our original content features breaking-news, events, videos, interviews, sports, arts, entertainment, personality profiles, celebrity highlights, as well as opinions and editorials. We also provide content from major news networks that are pertinent to our audience. Tadias also serves as a medium of communication for those who have academic, business, professional or personal interest in the Ethiopian-American community. The word Tadias is a popular casual greeting among Ethiopians. It means "hi," "what's up?" or "how are you?"

08/19/2026

From Addis Ababa to Billboard: Ethiopian Producer Nizo Makes His Mark in U.S. Hip-Hop

Noah Anteneh Belay, known professionally as Nizo, has earned production credits with NBA YoungBoy, NoCap, YTB Fatt, Fredo Bang and Money Man.

Tadias Magazine
August 2026

New York (TADIAS) - From Addis Ababa to the U.S. hip-hop scene, Ethiopian producer Noah Anteneh Belay, professionally known as Nizo, is drawing new attention after one of his productions for NBA YoungBoy reached No. 3 on a Billboard chart.

The achievement adds a significant milestone to a career that began only about five years ago, when Nizo started learning music production using FL Studio.

Working from Ethiopia, Nizo taught himself through online tutorials and began building connections with producers and engineers in the United States. He also began sending out sample packs and beats through social media, gradually developing relationships that would lead to major placements.

Today, his production credits include work associated with NBA YoungBoy, NoCap, YTB Fatt, Fredo Bang and Money Man.

One of the most remarkable chapters in his story began with a production for NoCap. According to media reports Nizo, who was living in northern Ethiopia at the time, did not even know for months that NoCap had recorded a song using one of his productions. After eventually relocating to Addis Ababa and regaining internet access, he discovered the placement.

His connection with NBA YoungBoy followed.

Nizo began creating beats specifically with YoungBoy's sound in mind and sending them through his network. One of those productions eventually became a YoungBoy record. Nizo created the melody, including the keys, bass and harmonic foundation, before collaborator Juppy added drums and completed the production.

The record was initially released by YoungBoy on YouTube, where it reached No. 1. About a year later, following its official release on streaming platforms, the song reached a No. 3 peak on a Billboard chart, according to the recent profile.

Nizo is also officially credited as a producer on “Over,” a track from NBA YoungBoy's ML2, with Juppybeats and prodbyrichh also credited in the production.

What makes Nizo's story particularly notable is where the work is being created.

He has been developing his production career from Addis Ababa rather than from one of the traditional centers of the American music industry. His experience demonstrates how digital production, social media and direct connections between artists and producers are creating new possibilities for musicians working far beyond the industry's established hubs.

Nizo is currently managed by Out My Mind Co., based in Miami, and his current and upcoming work includes collaborations connected to artists such as NoCap, Lil Poppa, Quando Rondo and Lil Tony.

For Tadias, the story is worth watching not simply because of the names attached to his credits, but because of the path he has taken to get there: an Ethiopian producer learning his craft on a computer in Ethiopia, building relationships online, and eventually hearing his work reach the Billboard charts.

Nizo appears to be only getting started.
From Addis Ababa to the American hip-hop charts, he is building his name one production at a time.

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08/01/2026

Weekend Highlight: Mulatu Astatke's Enduring Legacy Takes Center Stage

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August 2026

New York (TADIAS) - More than half a century after introducing the world to Ethio-jazz, Mulatu Astatke continues to inspire audiences with music that bridges Ethiopian tradition and global jazz. This week, The Guardian published a thoughtful profile of the legendary composer and vibraphonist, reflecting on his remarkable career and what is expected to be his final concert appearance in London following his performance at the Royal Festival Hall earlier this summer.

For Ethiopians, Mulatu's international acclaim is hardly new. His pioneering fusion of Ethiopian musical traditions with jazz, Latin rhythms, and other sounds has long secured his place as one of the country's most influential cultural figures. From his groundbreaking recordings of the late 1960s and 1970s to the global resurgence of Ethio-jazz over the past two decades, his work has introduced generations of listeners to the richness of Ethiopian music.

“Promoting Ethiopia, promoting our cultural people to the world—that's what makes me so great and happy," he says. “Give respect to Africa.”

Whether or not his London performance marks the end of an international touring chapter, Mulatu Astatke's legacy continues to grow—not only through the timeless sound of Ethio-jazz, but through his enduring commitment to sharing Ethiopia's cultural heritage with the world.

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07/30/2026

Global Interest Grows in Ethiopian Airlines' $12.5 Billion Airport Project

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July 2026

TADIAS- Ethiopian Airlines continues to soar—setting new standards in aviation, strengthening partnerships, and building for the future.

This week, Reuters reported that the United States is seeking a role for American companies in Ethiopian Airlines' ambitious $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport project.

The U.S. government sees the project as a strategic opportunity and is encouraging American firms to participate, reflecting the global significance of Ethiopian Airlines' growth and its impact on Africa and beyond.
The new mega-airport—planned to become one of Africa's largest aviation hubs—will enhance connectivity, drive economic growth, and further position Ethiopia as a leading global gateway.

Ethiopian Airlines also recently reported a 20% increase in annual revenue to $9.1 billion, underscoring its strong performance and bright future.

As Ethiopia builds for tomorrow, the world is taking notice—and wants to be part of the journey.

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07/20/2026

The Helen Show’s Empower the Community Weekend Marks 10 Years with Anniversary Celebration in Washington, DC

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July 2026

New York (TADIAS) — Empower the Community Weekend (ECW), one of the Washington metropolitan area’s premier annual gatherings celebrating the East African diaspora, marks its 10th anniversary this month with a two-day celebration bringing together leaders in business, government, healthcare, education, technology, entrepreneurship, and the arts.

Founded by Helen Mesfin—host and executive producer of The Helen Show on EBS—ECW has grown over the past decade into a signature forum for professional networking, community dialogue, cultural celebration, and civic engagement. Since its launch, the event has welcomed thousands of participants while creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, students, families, and professionals to connect and learn from one another.

This year’s anniversary celebration takes place on July 24–25, 2026, beginning with a gala dinner on Friday evening at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, followed by ECW’s signature Community Day on Saturday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Hosted by award-winning journalist Bofta Yimam, the anniversary gala will celebrate ten years of community impact while recognizing the sponsors, partners, volunteers, and leaders whose support has helped shape ECW’s growth. The evening will also feature performances by Kuku Sebsebe, Bezuayhu Demissie, Hibist Tiruneh, Ras Band, and DJ Luda. A portion of the gala proceeds will benefit the Ethiopian Eritrean Special Needs Community (EESNC).

www.tadias.com/07/19/2026/the-helen-shows-empower-the-community-weekend-marks-10-years-with-anniversary-celebration-in-washington-dc/

07/16/2026

Jomo Tariku Named to Wallpaper Magazine’s US400: “The People Shaping Creative America in 2026”

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July 2026

New York (TADIAS) — Ethiopian-American industrial designer and artist Jomo Tariku has been named to Wallpaper magazine’s US400: “The People Shaping Creative America in 2026,” the publication’s annual list recognizing individuals helping define the country’s creative landscape.

Describing this year’s honorees, Wallpaper writes:

The Wallpaper* US400 celebrates Creative America in all its dazzling breadth and diversity. Our snapshot of the people who are shaping the country’s creative landscape in 2026 spans community builders, tastemakers, business leaders and more. It’s all a testament to the abundance of stellar talent that’s defining the discourse here in the United States – and the world more broadly.”

Jomo, who is based in Springfield, Virginia, was recognized in the Furniture Designers and Makers category, which the magazine describes as “the cross-disciplinary cohort of creatives, artisans and tastemakers who make the objects that surround us.”

Highlighting his work, Wallpaper notes:

This Ethiopian-American artist and industrial designer is defining a new Afrofuturist design language. You can spy Jomo Tariku’s creations anywhere from major museum collections such as the Museum of Modern Art, to the silver screen, as seen in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”

www.tadias.com/07/16/2026/jomo-tariku-named-to-wallpaper-magazines-us400-the-people-shaping-creative-america-in-2026/

07/12/2026

Three New Chapters: Menna Demessie, Dinaw Mengestu and Kelela

Tadias Magazine
July 2026

New Milestones in Music, Literature and Culture

New York (TADIAS) — From the Recording Academy to PEN America and the music world, this month brings three notable updates from individuals whose work continues to shape conversations in culture, literature, and the arts.

www.tadias.com/07/12/2026/three-new-chapters-menna-demessie-dinaw-mengestu-and-kelela/

05/28/2026

From Imports to Innovation: Ethiopia’s Pharmaceutical Shift

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New York (TADIAS) — Ethiopia is taking major steps toward transforming its pharmaceutical sector from one heavily dependent on imported medicines into a growing center for local manufacturing, scientific research, and regional healthcare production.

According to a recent World Bank Group feature, Ethiopia has now become the ninth country in Africa to achieve the World Health Organization’s Maturity Level 3 (ML3) regulatory status for medicines, a milestone that signals the country’s pharmaceutical regulatory systems meet internationally recognized standards.

The designation strengthens confidence in Ethiopia’s ability to regulate the safety, quality, and effectiveness of medicines while also helping position local manufacturers for greater regional and international market access.

The report highlights how Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical ambitions are increasingly being shaped through a combination of stronger regulation, industrial infrastructure, scientific research, and workforce development.

At the center of the country’s manufacturing efforts is the Kilinto Special Economic Zone in Addis Ababa, a purpose-built hub focused on pharmaceutical and medical equipment production. Nearly 30 investors are currently operating or developing projects within the zone, which was designed to support long-term industrial growth in healthcare manufacturing.

Research institutions are also playing a growing role. The Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) and Addis Ababa University’s CDT-Africa program are helping expand Ethiopia’s research and clinical trial capacity while training a new generation of scientists and healthcare specialists.

According to the report, local pharmaceutical production now accounts for more than 40 percent of the country’s medicine supply, reflecting a significant shift from Ethiopia’s long-standing reliance on imports.

The effort also reflects broader lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, when disruptions to global supply chains exposed the vulnerability of countries heavily dependent on imported medical products.

While challenges remain — including access to finance, foreign exchange constraints, and the need for stronger industry-research collaboration — the report suggests Ethiopia’s pharmaceutical sector is entering a new phase focused not only on healthcare access, but also on manufacturing, innovation, job creation, and regional economic integration.

Photo courtesy: World Bank Group

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05/16/2026

Q&A: Connecting Ethiopia and the Diaspora Through Children’s Books

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May 2026

In the final part of Tadias Magazine’s three-part series, OHBD founder Ellenore Angelidis reflects on how a family journey grew into a global literacy initiative publishing books in 15 Ethiopian languages while connecting children, communities, and cultures across Ethiopia and the diaspora.

New York (TADIAS) - In the concluding installment of Tadias Magazine’s series on Open Hearts Big Dreams (OHBD), founder Ellenore Angelidis shares the deeply personal story behind the organization’s evolution from a single library project in Bahir Dar into an international literacy movement rooted in Ethiopian languages, storytelling, and access to books. Based in Seattle and working closely with educators, writers, translators, Rotary partners, and communities across Ethiopia and the diaspora, OHBD has helped bring more than 600,000 books to young readers while championing the idea that every child deserves stories in their own heart language. In this conversation, Angelidis reflects on the journey, the challenges of building a “books economy,” and the larger vision driving the next chapter of the work.

Photo: Mother and daughter, Leyla and Ellenore Angelidis, at the Rotary Club of the University District in Seattle, Washington. (Courtesy photo)

Photo 2: From left: Jekap Omod, lead of the OHBD Gambella Project; Ellenore and Leyla Angelidis; and Yenenesh Shewaneh, OHBD board member and writer based in the Washington, DC metro area, at the 2025 USBBY Conference in Boston. The conference, hosted by the United States Board on Books for Young People, centered on children’s literature as a mechanism for change and action. All four participants served as panelists, sharing their work in Ethiopia through OHBD books. (Courtesy photo)

Read the full interview at Tadias.com

www.tadias.com/05/15/2026/open-hearts-big-dreams-qa-connecting-ethiopia-and-the-diaspora-through-childrens-books/

Ellenore Angelidis

05/04/2026

Q&A: Prof. Bisrat Hailemeskel and Dr. Fekadu Fullas on Ethiopian Herbal Remedies, Natural Healing, and Home Remedies A–Z

Prof. Bisrat Hailemeskel and Dr. Fekadu Fullas discuss Ethiopian herbal traditions, natural healing, and the intersection of cultural knowledge and modern science in their new book Home Remedies A–Z. (Courtesy photo)

Tadias Magazine

May 2026

New York (TADIAS) - Interest in natural remedies and traditional wellness practices continues to grow worldwide, including among younger generations seeking more holistic approaches to everyday health. In their new book, Home Remedies A–Z: Natural Therapies for Your Family, Prof. Bisrat Hailemeskel and Dr. Fekadu Fullas combine modern pharmaceutical knowledge with herbal remedies and healing traditions familiar to many Ethiopian households.

Organized as a practical guide for everyday readers, the book explores natural approaches to common conditions while also emphasizing safety, scientific evidence, and the importance of knowing when professional medical care is necessary.

In the following Q&A with Tadias, the two authors discuss Ethiopian herbal traditions, balancing cultural knowledge with evidence-based medicine, preserving intergenerational wisdom, and why more people today are turning toward natural wellness practices.

Read the interview at Tadias.com » www.tadias.com/05/04/2026/qa-prof-bisrat-hailemeskel-and-dr-fekadu-fullas-on-ethiopian-herbal-remedies-natural-healing-and-home-remedies-a-z/

04/30/2026

Open Hearts Big Dreams: Building a Reading Culture, One Book at a Time

A growing initiative expanding access to bilingual children’s books across Ethiopia and beyond.

New York (TADIAS) — There is a quiet but powerful movement taking shape around children’s books — one that connects language, identity, and opportunity. At the center of it is Open Hearts Big Dreams, a grassroots initiative working to expand access to culturally relevant reading materials for young learners.

Founded in 2017, the Seattle-based organization focuses on a simple but urgent idea: the chance to dream should not depend on where a child is born. The work itself began with a deeply personal moment — following the adoption of their daughter from Ethiopia as an infant, Ellenore Angelidis and her family witnessed firsthand the gaps in access to early childhood books and learning materials. As she grew, their daughter began to recognize and question those inequities herself, asking why children in the country of her birth did not have the same access to books that shaped her own early learning experiences. That question became the catalyst for action.

Today, she remains closely involved as a contributor, author, and spokesperson, reflecting the personal roots of a project that has grown steadily over time.

Through its publishing arm, the OHBD Ready Set Go Books initiative, the team has created, published, produced and distributed more than 195 bilingual titles across 15 Ethiopian languages, addressing a long-standing gap in early childhood reading materials. As the catalog has expanded, so has the scope of the work — including efforts to preserve and promote languages such as Anuak, Dizin, Tembarsa, Basketgna, and others, in some cases making written materials available for the first time.

These books are designed not only to teach literacy, but to reflect familiar environments, languages, and everyday experiences — offering what the organization describes as both “mirrors and windows” for young readers. At the same time, they have opened space for many readers to discover and engage with the linguistic and cultural diversity across Ethiopia.

Read more at Tadias.com www.tadias.com/04/30/2026/open-hearts-big-dreams-building-a-reading-culture-one-book-at-a-time/

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