Tadias Magazine's 2025 year-in-review celebrates innovation and community among Ethiopians and the diaspora. The publication spotlights advances in film, business, arts, and culture across the U.S. and Ethiopia. It emphasizes themes of creation, remembrance, and connection.
Published in December 2025 by Liben Eabisa, Tadias Magazine's annual review captures a year of resilience and purpose in the Ethiopian community. Spanning the U.S., Ethiopia, and the diaspora, the stories focus on collaborative efforts in innovation and heritage preservation.
In film and storytelling, Ethiopian works gained prominence at the New African Film Festival, including 'Affini,' which explores Sidama conflict-resolution traditions. The review notes the rising visibility of Ethiopian filmmakers in U.S. festivals and emerging African cinema voices.
Business highlights include the launch of Medrafa, a digital health startup co-founded by Ben Tesfaye, featured at Ethiopia's inaugural National Technology Expo (ETEX 2025). An interview with Tadiwos Getachew Belete, founder of Kuriftu Resorts and Boston Partners Plc, underscores consistent leadership bridging Ethiopia and abroad.
Arts and culture saw strong global presence, with Tadesse Mesfin's modernist paintings blending tradition and innovation. Julie Mehretu's BMW Art Car tour marked a key African-international design crossover, while Lencia Kebede shone on Broadway. Architect Fasil Giorghis's work ties Ethiopian heritage to modern design as storytelling.
Community events emphasized cultural continuity, such as ECMAA's Adwa and Yekatit 12 commemoration at NYU, Ethiopian Heritage Day in New Jersey, and the first Ethiopian & Eritrean Chamber of Commerce in Dallas.
Historical reflections covered former Prime Minister Endalkachew Makonnen's legacy. Music featured Wayna's July 10 Lincoln Center debut and Henock Temesgen's journey. Culinary storytelling peaked with Beejhy Barhany's 'Gursha' cookbook, merging recipes with personal narratives.
The review concludes that 2025's intentional efforts position Ethiopian voices to shape global dialogues authentically.