Deadline extended for 1 million birr AI music talent contest

Fana Media Corporation and the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute have extended the submission deadline to Megabit 14, 2018, for their joint AI-powered music talent contest with a 1 million birr prize. Participants are actively submitting works in Addis Ababa.

Following the collaboration agreement announced on Ketit 27, 2018, which launched the contest to advance Ethiopia's creative industry through AI technology and commemorate the Battle of Adwa, organizers have extended the submission period. Originally set for Magabit 7, 2018, the deadline is now Megabit 14, 2018 E.C. Numerous participants have submitted their works via https://www.creativeaward.ai/. Further details are available on the website.

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Illustration of Bandcamp banning AI music, featuring human musicians triumphing over prohibited AI generation on a platform announcement.
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Bandcamp bans AI-generated music to preserve human creativity

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Bandcamp has prohibited music generated wholly or substantially by AI on its platform, aiming to safeguard the human element in music creation. The policy, announced on January 14, 2026, allows users to flag suspected AI content for review and removal. This move contrasts with other streaming services grappling with an influx of AI-produced tracks.

More than 33,502 Ethiopians have registered for a human-evaluated AI music competition organized by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute and Fana Media Corporation. So far, 589 participants have submitted their works. The winner will receive a 1 million birr prize.

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In Addis Ababa, Fana Media Corporation and the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Ethiopia have agreed to collaborate. This partnership involves a music competition powered by artificial intelligence with a one million birr prize. The contest aims to highlight Ethiopia's history using AI technology.

Following the first week performances with Zayen Band, Fana Lamrot Episode 22 continues with nine semifinalists from Midib 2 competing against Kokeb Band in two rounds. The live show airs next Thursday, Megabit 19, 2018 E.C.

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Ethiopia's National Electoral Board reports 18,556,337 voters registered as of Megabit 10, 2018 EC. Of these, 10,133,639 are males and 8,422,698 are females. The registration period continues until Megabit 28.

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