10 Most famous people in Ethiopia

Last updated on January 11th, 2024 at 11:19 am

Ethiopians are a proud nation, and their history supports that. The first black victory over European colonizers, Queen Sheba and the Solomonic dynasty, Emperor Haile Sellasie and Rastafarianism, and many more are examples of this.

Today, Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, takes pride in being regarded as Africa’s unofficial capital. This idea is supported by the enormous number of embassies and foreign organizations present in the city.

The top ten most famous people in Ethiopia are listed below.

1. The Weeknd

the weeknd

Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name The Weeknd, is a musician who started his career by posting three songs on YouTube. He is now not only a Grammy nominee but also a global superstar. The Weeknd was born in Toronto, Canada to Ethiopian parents.

Also Read: Top 5 Ethiopian Models That Every African Should Know About

2. Haile Gebrselassie

haile gebrselassie

Long distance runner Haile Gebrselassie set numerous world records. He is currently retired from competition running but is still quite active operating numerous enterprises in his native Ethiopia.

3. Liya Kebede

liya kebede

Ethiopian-born model Liya Kebede is now very active in philanthropy, particularly maternal health. She is an actor as well as a fashion designer. She was reportedly the 11th best-paid model in the world at the height of her modelling career.

4. Ruth Nega

ruth nega

Ruth Negga is an Ethiopian-born Irish actress who has gained widespread acclaim for her performance as Mildred Loving in the 2016 movie “Loving.” She has also been nominated for Best Actress awards from the Academy, Critics’ Choice, and Golden Globe organizations. This emerging talent has a very promising future.

5. Aster Aweke

aster aweke

An Ethiopian singer named Aster Aweke moved to Washington, DC, where there is a sizable Ethiopian community. She rose to a celebrity there by singing and performing for an international audience, but she also continues to be well-known in Ethiopia.

Related Posts

6. Kenenisa Bekele

kenenisa bekele

Long distance runner Kenenisa Bekele currently holds the world and Olympic records for the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter distances. He holds numerous world records and numerous medals, making him one of the best distance runners of all time.

7. Marcus Samuelsson

marcus samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson is a well-known chef and restaurateur who was born in Ethiopia. He presently serves as the executive chef at New York’s renowned Red Rooster.

8. Tirunesh Dibaba

tirunesh dibaba

Tirunesh Dibaba, often known as “Baby Face Destroyer,” is an Ethiopian distance runner who holds the record for 5000 meters. Three Olympic track gold medals, five World Championship track gold medals, and four individual World Cross Country crowns are just a few of her many accomplishments.

9. Amine

amine

Rapper Amine, also known as Adam Daniel, is of Ethiopian heritage. His commercial debut song, “Caroline,” which peaked at number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, made him a singer and songwriter as well.

Also Read: Who Are The Top 10 Billionaires Of Ethiopia?

10. Lola Monroe a.k.a. Angel Lola Luv

lola monroe a.k.a. angel lola luv

Rapper, actress, and model Lola Monroe was born in Fershgenet Melaku in Ethiopia. She has posed for numerous well-known musicians, like Trey Songz and Kanye West, and appeared in their music videos. Later, in 2007, she adopted the name Lola Monroe in honour of Marilyn Monroe. At the BET Awards ceremony, she was up for Best Female Hip Hop Artist.

Sagrika Giri

Recent Posts

South African Group Petitions For Chidimma Adetshina’s Removal FromInternational Miss Universe Pageant Over Identity Fraud Allegations

A group called Progressive Forces in South Africa has launched a petition against MissUniverse Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina, with the aim…

November 5, 2024

Mauritius Reopens Social MediaAccess in Response to PublicPressure

Mauritius on Saturday overruled its decision to prohibit social media until the election onNovember 10th which was caused by a…

November 5, 2024

UAE Crown Prince Arrives in Ethiopia for WorldWithout Hunger Conference

The UAE’s Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed AlNahyan was in Addis Ababa…

November 5, 2024

Zimbabwe’s rich (Mbingas) linked to state looting

Gilbert Machokoto, a former teacher, said that setting up a business in the late 1980s, shortlyafter Zimbabwe's independence, was ‘like…

November 4, 2024

Historic Shift in Botswana as PresidentConcedes to Opposition Victory

Following elections in which the party that had ruled the diamond-rich nation for almost 60years suffered a historic setback. Botswana's…

November 4, 2024

Lightning Strike at Uganda Refugee CampClaims 14 Lives, Including Children

A lightning strike at a refugee camp in Uganda kills 14 people including children with 34 othershospitalized. The incident happened…

November 4, 2024

This website uses cookies.