ግጥም ሲጥም - Gitem Sitem

Gitem Sitem’s book reading and signing event returns, this time taking place at the National Palace on 6th September 2025. The program will feature Habtamu Hadera (HabHD), whose poetry blends folkloric and contemporary influences, characterized by lyrical, philosophical, and often witty expression. He is also recognized as the first runner-up of the Ethiopia National Slam Championship 2025. @LinkUpaddis

ግጥም ሲጥም በብሔራዊ ቤተመንግስት AHOC ሀብታሙ ሃደራ በ2016 ዓመተ ምህረት ያደረሰን 'እንዲህ ያለም የለ!' የተሰኘ ጥዑም የግጥም ስብስብ መጽሐፉን እንዘክራለን። በሰዓቱ ተገኙና በሀብታሙና በጓደኞቹ በሚቀርቡ ጥዑም ግጥሞች ሰላምን ሸምቱ፤ ጎበዝ ገጣሚያንን ተዋወቁ! በፍል ውሃ በኩል ባለው የብሔራዊ ቤተመንግስት መግቢያ (5ኛ በር) ቢገቡ አዲስ ሃውስ ኦፍ ካልቸርን በቀላሉ ያገኙታል። ለተጨማሪው: https://t.me/EventAddis1

Gitem Sitem's book reading and signing returns, this time at the national place We spotlight the one and only Habtamu Hadera (HabHD) with poems that are soulful, folkloric yet contemporary, lyrical, philosophical, and often witty. For us, he is not just a voice, but the first runner-up of the Ethiopia National Slam Championship 2025.

ግጥም ሲጥም በብሔራዊ ቤተመንግስት AHOC ሀብታሙ ሃደራ በ2016 ዓመተ ምህረት ያደረሰን 'እንዲህ ያለም የለ!' የተሰኘ ጥዑም የግጥም ስብስብ መጽሐፉን እንዘክራለን። በሰዓቱ ተገኙና በሀብታሙና በጓደኞቹ በሚቀርቡ ጥዑም ግጥሞች ሰላምን ሸምቱ፤ ጎበዝ ገጣሚያንን ተዋወቁ! በፍል ውሃ በኩል ባለው የብሔራዊ ቤተመንግስት መግቢያ (5ኛ በር) ቢገቡ አዲስ ሃውስ ኦፍ ካልቸርን በቀላሉ ያገኙታል።

The Africa Wiki Challenge – Ethiopia is participating in this year's global campaign under the theme “Reclaiming Our Narrative: Justice for Africans and the Diaspora through Reparation.” Running throughout the month of July, the initiative invites individuals to contribute to Wikimedia projects by editing or creating articles that align with the theme. An online workshop will be held on 11 July 2025 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (11:00 LT – 12:00 LT), offering guidance on how to effectively contribute. Interested participants can register via the provided link. All levels of contributions are welcomed and encouraged. @LinkUpaddis

Hohe Awards mourns the passing of Kenyan novelist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, one of the most influential literary figures of our time. He was a powerful voice and tireless advocate for indigenous African languages. ‘Our lives are a battlefield on which a continuous war is fought between the forces pledged to confirm our humanity and those determined to dismantle it.’ — Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o May he rest in peace!

Dawit Belayneh rocking the stage in slam style along side our quarter finalist Tadiwos Adisu, the only competitor who gained a full 10.0 score. Thank you for being part of the journey! #EPS2025 #DawitBelayneh #TadiwosAdisu #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Haileamlak and Our quarter finalist, The Observer, You guys were fire! Thank you for using the opportunity to test yourself and prove your potential! #EPS2025 #HaileAmlak #TheObserver #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Our incredible guest performers bringing fire, soul, and rhythm to the Ethiopia National Slam Championship! Thank you I-Timothy, Andu Getachew and Mallo #EPS2025 #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

We’ve had the pleasure of journeying with Lil Faith ever since his fiery debut at our Pan African poetry reading and open mic at Malika. A true friend of Gitem Sitem, he’s not just a fan, he’s family. Always repping the name, spreading the vibe, and hyping the movement wherever he goes. Now, as he eyes the national slam title, get ready for a stage presence that hits different a powerful blend of energetic freestyles, conscious hiphop, and reggae flows laced with patois. Watch out. Lil Faith is coming heavy. #LilFaith #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Abdulmenan responded to our call without knowing much about poetry slam nor about Gitem Sitem. Though we haven’t seen him take the mic yet, his presence in the workshop spoke volumes. With a commanding voice and a freestyle spirit simmering beneath the surface, there’s something intriguing even quietly provocative about his approach. He’s a fresh energy, still forming, but already one to keep an eye on. #AbdulmenanMubarek #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

From behind the scenes to center stage meet one of our own friend stepping into the spotlight. A multitalented poet and visual artist, he’s the creative mind behind some of Gitem Sitem’s most beloved posters and visuals. He’s been part of nearly every curated event we’ve held, growing with us artistically, professionally, and personally. Now, he’s giving it all to claim the Ethiopian National Slam Champion title. #Don #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

Poetic Saturdays, in collaboration with Gitem Sitem, will host the 2nd National Poetry Slam this Saturday, 24 May 2025 starting from 6:30 PM. The event will bring together poets from across the country to compete for the national title. The winner will have the opportunity to represent Ethiopia at the upcoming Africa Cup of Slam Poetry in Guinea Conakry later this year. Subscribe to LinkUp Premium Starting at ETB 200/Month. Get the App here: [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ibrave.linkup] @LinkUpaddis

Seifu Worku has been a guiding voice and steady presence across almost all of our curated events. From crafting words to curating platforms, from editing anthologies to penning powerful lyrics, Seifu has poured heart and craft into Ethiopia’s poetry scene. Now, he joins us as a coach for this year’s national slam bringing his wisdom, experience, and passion to guide the next wave of poetic fire. Thank you, Seifu, for always being resourceful, unwavering, and endlessly devoted to the power of poetry. #SeifuWorku #Ethiopia_National_Slam_Championship #CASP #slampoetry #ethiopia #GitemSitem #poetry #poetrylovers #ግጥም #ግጥምለምትወዱ #ግጥም_ሲጥም #ግጥምሲጥም #poeticsaturdays

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