ግጥም ሲጥም - Gitem Sitem

It’s a full circle moment for Gitem Sitem. Once inspired by the platform, the idea, and the founder himself, Mallo didn’t just attend he became part of the family. A resident poet, a team member, a relentless voice. He took what Gitem Sitem offered and ran with it. Now, having released his debut spoken word album and earned recognition as a rising force in the scene, Mallo returns to the slam stage as our sacrificial poet, a performer who sets the tone with fire and heart. We are deeply honored to witness his journey. #Mallo #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

A multidisciplinary artist with a passion that runs deep, Haile has been delivering performances at events hosted by the Addis Ababa Culture, Arts and Tourism Bureau, and on the stages of cultural restaurants. Now, he’s ready to bring the fire to the slam stage where words weigh heavy, and presence makes all the difference. Watch out for Haile Amlak he’s not just performing, he’s proving. #HaileAmlak #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

A long time friend of both Poetic Saturdays and Gitem Sitem, I-Timothy has been a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s growing performance poetry scene. From the early open mic sessions at Fendika to the vibrant nights at Shifta, from celebrating Lemn Sissay and Black History Month to helping bring Poetic Saturdays to Moseb Music Center, I-Timmy has consistently shown up, spoken out, and lifted us and others along the way. A true advocate for open mics, spoken word, and slam poetry, his contributions have left an indelible mark on the culture we’re building. We’re honored to have you as our guest performer in this year’s National Slam. Your presence is power, and your service will always be treasured. #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Here is a poet from the land of poets ready to take on the mic, the moment, and the challenge of becoming the next Ethiopian National Poetry Slam Champion. With a recently released debut book and a promise to join Gitem Sitem’s book reading and signing event, this rising voice is one to watch. #TadiwosAddisu #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Dawit Belayneh has been a steady voice in the poetry scene for some time. Our paths first crossed when he joined our book signing and reading event, where we celebrated his debut self-published book, Minabawi Hidet. Now, fueled by the fire of Ethiopia’s growing slam culture, Dawit is ready to give his poem wings and rise to claim the Ethiopia National Slam Champion title. #DawitBelayneh #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Dawit Belayneh has been a steady voice in the poetry scene for some time. Our paths first crossed when he joined our book signing and reading event, where we celebrated his debut self-published book, Minabawi Hidet. Now, fueled by the fire of Ethiopia’s growing slam culture, Dawit is ready to give his poem wings—and rise to claim the Ethiopia National Slam Champion title. #DawitBelayneh #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Here comes a fresh fire slammer straight outta የአማርኛ መነባንብ! Show some love and respect to the one and only female contestant in the race for the Ethiopia National Poetry Slam Champion 2025! 👑 After a pause from the art scene, Sister Melkam Berhan is back bolder, braver, and ready to push her limits. This stage is her comeback story. Watch her rise. ✊🏾 #MelkamBerhan #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

From lighting up Gitem Sitem’s open mics to aiming for the crown! Show your love and support for the one and only, The Observer, as he goes for the National Poetry Slam Champion title! #TheObserver #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Hey there you beautiful people in the Poetic Saturdays universe! This Saturday, we will be collaborating with Gitem Sitem to host the 2nd National Poetry Slam! We will be crowning a national champion, who will then go on to represent Ethiopia at the Africa Cup of Slam Poetry in Guinea Conakry later this year...

*    -    *    -     *     -     * *      የኔ እናት ግን ስንት ሰው ነሽ ? ከምንድን ነው የተሰራሽ ? ከማር ነው ? ከፍቅር ነው ? ከተስፋ ነው ? እንጃ ስንት ልጆች ስንት መውደድ ስንት እንስፍስፍ  ለእናትነትሽ ካሳ ይሆናል ? እንጃ ብቻ... ላንቺ ያለኝን ፍቅር ፤ ፍቅር የሚለው ቃል ራሱ ፤ ምን ያህል ፍቅር እንዳለኝ አያውቀውም ። ብቻ ላብራራው በማልችለው ፍቅር እወድሻለው ወዷ እናቴ *    -    *    -     *     -   *    - *   

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