Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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My Name is Yidnekachew Lemma. TV journalist and Film Producer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I have got more than 10 years experience in audio-visual Production and film production industry. During my stay in the production industry, I have produced a number of documentaries, Cinema films, Local TV Programs and dramas, Various TV spots and Radio Advertisements, various feature stories and news stories for many international media houses such as Aljazeera, CNN, BBC, CGTN, Press TV, VOA, TRT, TRD, Routers and currently working as stringer TV correspondent for the Associated Press and Aljazeera based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Hamar tribes of the Omo River Valley in Ethiopia escape the modern world in favor of a nomadic life and preserve their ancient culture and rituals from homogenization and deculturation.
I have produced this documentary for the global news platform OneWorld Netherland on a Project on African's Energy Transition. The focus of this project was: does Africa (countries in Africa) have the potential to take the lead (leapfrogging) in the worldwide transition to sustainable energy? and highlighting sustainable energy transition in Ethiopia.
Produced for Al Jazeera
The Nile has become a potential statement as countries across Africa fight for control of it. Egypt and Sudan depend on the river for their water. It is fed by the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. But Ethiopian government says it needs to use more of the resource to help its people. For countries downstream, that is a Problem. Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Vall has this report from the source of the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.
Produced for VPRO
Ethiopian coffee ceremony makes your life easier. Who attends an Ethiopian coffee ceremony keeps easier a healthy state of mind. A coffee ceremony is very common in Ethiopia and kind of a social therapy.
Produced for VPRO
In Ethiopia, they love the enset tree, which is a hugely important source of food. From this 'tree against hunger' they eat and use absolutely everything. And there is a lot involved.
Produced for VPRO
In Ethiopia, a large proportion of midwives are men. Like Gashaw, who lost a beloved neighbor during childbirth.
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