Addis alemayehu biography books

In the dynamic landscape of Ethiopian entrepreneurship, one name stands out as a beacon of innovation and transformation: Addis Alemayehu. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Addis Ababa, his journey from humble beginnings to becoming an influential figure in the business world is a testament to his unwavering dedication and visionary mindset.

A Visionary's Early Roots

Addis Alemayehu's story is rooted in his early years in Addis Ababa. The challenges he witnessed in his surroundings were not obstacles to him, but rather opportunities waiting to be explored. He firmly believed that every problem carried the potential for innovation and progress, setting the stage for his entrepreneurial journey.

A Journey of Success

After relocating to the United States, Addis Alemayehu teamed up with a kindred spirit to embark on a remarkable venture. Their collaboration led to the creation of a pioneering TV station that changed the entertainment landscape in Ethiopia. By introducing dubbed TV programming, they not only met a demand but also ignited a new era of televised content. This endeavor culminated in a significant sale to Canal Plus, marking a triumphant success.

Nurturing Entrepreneurial Spirit

Addis Alemayehu's influence extends beyond business transactions; he is a mentor at heart. Known for his warmth and humor, he actively encourages Ethiopian youths to embrace entrepreneurship. His message is clear: seize opportunities, but also understand the importance of timing. The success of any venture, he believes, hinges on launching it at the right moment for the right audience.

Transforming Communication Landscape

Recognizing the power of effective communication, Addis Alemayehu embarked on another groundbreaking venture. He founded the first English FM radio station in Ethiopia, bridging a crucial gap in communication. This visionary move enabled better access to information for foreigners in t

1968 Amharic novel by Haddis Alemayehu

Love to the Grave (Amharic: ፍቅር እስከ መቃብር) is an Amharic novel by Haddis Alemayehu published in 1968. It is one of the best known novels in Ethiopia and is considered a classic of Ethiopian literature. The novel gained popularity largely due to its widespread dissemination on Ethiopian radio during the Derg regime. It was featured on the popular radio program Kemetsahifit Alem (From the World of Books) by host Wegayehu Nigatu. The author himself later praised Wegayehu for "giving life to the characters in the story" with his narration of the novel. An English translation by Sisay Ayenew, titled Love Unto Crypt, was published in 2005.

Plot

Bezabeh is one of the main characters and the only child of Wudenesh Betamu and Bogale Mebratu. The story describes Bezabeh's illness in infancy and childhood. When his father Bogale was young, he lost his parents and lived in poor conditions until encountering a rich woman named Wudenesh, whose three husbands tragically died. The priest Tamiru struggles to bring them together, hence the title Feker Eske Mekaber.

After marrying two years later, they conceive a boy named Bezabeh, who undergoes successive illnesses. At three months, Bezabeh suffers from a disease called ankelis; at the age of 6, he suffers from a respiratory ailment called kuwakuat, and measles at the end of the year. This combination of diseases nearly kills him.

While having ankelis, his symptoms began with chronic fever and shortness of breath. His stunned father checks if he is alive, and his mother prays aloud to save her boy from dying. Bezabeh sleeps deeply before awaking surprisedly with a yawn and laughing.

The symptoms of ankelis fit with febrile seizure – chronic fever accompanied by convulsion. The child also experiences twitching or rigidity in one part of his body. Although frightening to his parents, the condition is harmless. Alemayehu notes that t

Ethiopian novelist (1910–2003)

This article is about a person whose name includes a patronymic. The article properly refers to the person by his given name, Haddis, and not as Alemayehu.

Haddis Alemayehu (Amharic: ሐዲስ ዓለማየሁ; 15 October 1910 – 6 December 2003) was an Ethiopian novelist. His Amharic novel Love to the Grave (Amharic: ፍቅር እስከ መቃብር; Fəqər əskä Mäqabər, 1968) is considered a classic of modern Ethiopian literature.

Aside from literature, he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1960 to 1961.

Biography

Haddis was born in the Endodam Kidane Miheret section, the lower parts of Debre Markos, in the Gojjam province. He was the son of an Orthodox priest, Abba Alemayehu Solomon and his mother, Desta Alemu. He grew up with his mother. As a boy, he began his education within the system of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, studying at the monasteries of Debre Elias, Debre Werq, and Dima Giorgis where he finally graduated in Qine (type of extended Ethiopian Orthodox Church education). Later, he moved to Addis Ababa where he attended several schools, including the Swedish mission school (1925–1927) and later at the Tafari Makonnen School for further education of the secular sort (EthioView 12 December 2003). He wrote his first play during this period, YeHabeshan yewedehuala Gabcha (The marriage of Habesha and its backwardness) which displayed remarkably mature style. In the early 1930s Haddis returned to Gojjam and worked as a customs clerk and school headmaster before moving to a teaching position at Debre Markos. Haddis Alemayehu fought during the Italian-Ethiopian war for colonialism (1935–36) until he was captured and sent to the Island of Ponza in the western Mediterranean and then to the island of Lipari, near Sardinia. Freed by allied forces Haddis finally returned to Ethiopia (1943). After brief stints in the department of Press and Propaganda and Ministry of Foreign Affaires, he became the Ethiopian consul in Jerusale

The writer of Befiker Menged, Alemayehu Gebrehiwot, is also a playwright and published poet. He has written and translated a number of plays for radio, television and stage of which many of them, including two children plays, were presented to the Ethiopian public. Three major works to mention are his Amharic translations of Oscar Wilde’s Lady Windermere’s Fan (Setota), Tewfiq al Hakim’s The Sultan’s Dilemma (Menta Menged) and Arthur Miller’s family drama Death of a Salesman (Yeabawora Guzo). The former was staged at the Hager Fiker Theatre while the other two staged at the Ethiopian National Theatre. The production of Yeabawora Guzo was supported with a grant from the US Department of State and the play was also staged in Bahir Dar, Gondar, Jimma and Hawassa for college students and the general public.
Alemayehu published in 2006 a collection of Amharic poems, entitled Etalem, (The Endeared Sister). His several English poems are also included in Songs We Learn from Trees (Carcanet Press, 2020, edited by Beckett and Tebeje, UK). He has edited a book, YeEthiopia Muziqa Tarik (A History of Ethiopian Music) by Tesfaye Lemma published in both the US (2012) and Ethiopia (2018). In addition, he was a co-founder of a monthly Amharic magazine, Taza, focusing on culture and fine arts, published from September 2018 through August 2022.