Addis Jazz Festival

The Addis Jazz Festival (AJF) is the flagship event for Muzikawi, Ethiopia’s top music and event production company. The festival, the only one of its kind in East Africa, features established musicians as well as up-and-coming performers and fresh work from local and international artists. The inaugural event took place in 2019 with the goals of introducing jazz music to Addis Ababa, promoting Ethio Jazz, and giving international jazz musicians networking opportunities and platforms. A few of the well-known figures in the world of jazz who have performed at the festival include Hailu Mergia, Alemayehu Eshete, Samuel Yirga, Kibrom Birhane, and Kaÿn Lab.This year the festival coincides with International Jazz Day designated by UNESCO to highlight the diplomatic role of Jazz in uniting people worldwide. It will take place with the aim to Celebrate Jazz and Unity.