Comments on: Tamirat Mekonen: The Person Behind Teddy Afro’s Music Video ‘Tikur Sew’

By: STOCKTOWN — Move On Over Braveheart

STOCKTOWN — Move On Over Braveheart — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:47:29 +0000

[...] Mekonen, shared his thoughts on the making of the film and how he got his start in film with Tadias Magazine. Oh, and by the way- he mentions it’s his first project since graduating from film [...]

By: Watch: ‘Tikur Sew’ (Epic Music Video On Battle Of Adwa, When Ethiopians Defeated Italian Invaders)

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 20:20:00 +0000

[...] website TADIAS.com has a full length profile of the filmmaker and the project which you can read HERE; notable [...]

By: Tikur Retold: ‘Why I am in Awe of Teddy Afro’s Music Video’ at Tadias Magazine

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:38:29 +0000

[...] Read more at browncondor.com. — Related: Teddy Afro’s Tikur Sew Music Video Launched (EZEGA) Tamirat Mekonen: The Person Behind Teddy Afro’s Music Video ‘Tikur Sew’ (TADIAS) [...]

By: Mimi

Mimi — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:02:45 +0000

Dear Tamrat: What a wonderful work you did. Please keep it up. God will be with you. God creat every time a person like you for a especial time. It is a wonderful work that you provided for this generation.
thak you again.

By: Abiye Tekle

Abiye Tekle — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:00:52 +0000

Kudos to Tamirat Mekonnen on job well done. We hope to see more of your works in the future…

By: Mame - Paris

Mame - Paris — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:22:48 +0000

Betam korahubachu yagere lijouch! This is the true story of Adaw that should be told and retold. Thank you!

By: Eskedar

Eskedar — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:47:09 +0000

EPIC!!! a really wonderful well deserved tribute to the king and Queen (Menelik and Taitu) and I love the message @ the end—”yehuwalaw Kelele Yelem Yefitu” yes indeed, we are who we are today—and we are proud of it, because of the sacrifices they made for us. KUDOS to everyone who corraborated and TEDDY—what can I say? you have proved once again you are a true Artist!!!

By: minyibel Semahegne Alemu

minyibel Semahegne Alemu — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:46:28 +0000

Just long live all of you who participate in this work. Always we must remmber the foundation of our unity. REAL WORK,
JUST THE HISTORY OF OUR KING.

By: Wossen abeje Belema entertainment

Wossen abeje Belema entertainment — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 13:36:52 +0000

Tame I have no word to say u are wonderfull (wossen abeje and theodrose Kasahun /AFRO/ WE Do Respect u ever and aver ).
RISPECT ……………….

By: Saba

Saba — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:40:08 +0000

Endezinew gobez! It feels wonderful to witness our generation finally owning its history and telling it as it is from our own authentic perspective! As the African proverb says: “Until lions have their historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.”

By: Askale Dama

Askale Dama — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:05:54 +0000

Menelik is the essence of Ethiopian independence and dignity. Teddy is the conscience and voice our time. Tamirat is the new Ethiopia.

Thank you,

Askale

By: Mombasa, Kenya

Mombasa, Kenya — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 03:50:54 +0000

Viva Ethiopia! Viva Africa!

By: Luele Ethiopia

Luele Ethiopia — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 01:49:48 +0000

in one word WOW! Amazing!

By: rahel

rahel — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:01:18 +0000

It feels great seeing, our people unite to retold our history!I love the concept, long live ethiopian children who put Ethiopia name to the topl

By: Laura Reynolds

Laura Reynolds — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:55:22 +0000

Great job Tamirat!!! So proud of you and all of the work you put into this! It’s beautiful!!!

By: Zeway

Zeway — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:39:52 +0000

The public secret is that Menelik turned to his faith and the Lord of Ethiopia, prayed and swore by the Ark of the Covenant at Tsion Mariam church, as have many of his predecessors in times of grave danger for thousands of years. The only thing he knew is that whatever the outcome, it was her decision. He had the Tabot with him and he was prepared to accept whatever result she willed. It was the peoples faith, from all religions and corners of Ethiopia, that saved the day. That’s what I believe.

By: Meron

Meron — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:23:51 +0000

Tamirat: It’s a fantastic video! Thank you!

By: tata

tata — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:05:11 +0000

Wow!No words for this…..

By: Serawit Haile

Serawit Haile — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 14:17:33 +0000

Had the Italians managed to capture or kill Menelik that day, that would have been the end of Ethiopia as we know it. And Menelik knew it. This situation was serous ya’ll. As all human-beings Menelik was not perfect. On top of that he was a shrewd and extremely intelligent administrator, but also used brute force against his own people even expanded his internal domain using military force by collaborating with Europeans, including the Italians, the British, the French, etc., and so on. But when it comes to Adwa, nobody can deny that he fulfilled his duty as the “commander in chief” and saved Ethiopia for generations to come. I will drink to that!

By: Ande

Ande — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 08:45:10 +0000

Waawoo… glad we still we have people like you!!!!

By: Dr. Aberra Molla

Dr. Aberra Molla — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 05:33:01 +0000

እግዜር ይስጥልኝ! Thanks for an excellent job!

By: mel tewahade

mel tewahade — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 03:44:19 +0000

At first I like to thank Matt Andrea for sponsoring his son-in-law Tamirat Mekonen to study at New York Film Academy. That was a very good investment. As an alumni of New York Film Academy myself, it is a source of pride, that a NYFA graduate and a fellow Ethiopian produced a superb music video. The acting was great,the cinematography was one of the best I have seen and the audio is phenomenal. Thank you for choosing and selecting such beautiful looking horses. They look like they can race the Kentucky Derby.

The video represents the emotion of the theme. The message of the lyrics is well represented. The choice of the location and some of the majestic mountains and the Ethiopian citizens army rushing downhill, depicts the event of the war against Italians in a more dramatic way. This is a story that needs to be told as we as Ethiopians were unable to tell our own story until now. Emperor Menlik was one of the wisest working King Ethiopia was blessed with. It is my sincere hope that future generations of historians will see Emperor Menlik, in the context of nation building and all the unpleasant things that might have taken place to secure a country. I hope minorities in Ethiopia that sometimes feel undermined by Emperor Menlik will find it in their heart to be forgiving. God Bless all Ethiopians.

Mel Tewahade

By: Rebika

Rebika — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 02:51:43 +0000

Teddy Afro’s music always rejuvenates Ethiopiawinet and on point. As to Tamirat, he has delivered!

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 02:45:35 +0000

I am delighted to see the re-enactment of this very significant piece of African history. Adwa was the biggest defeat suffered by the Europeans since Hannibal and it signaled the beginning of the end of European colonialism.

By: Dr. Syoum Gebregziabher

Dr. Syoum Gebregziabher — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 02:40:17 +0000

This should have convinced all the present African leaders who have suggested Nakruma’s monument,(now in front of the new African Union Building) was a historical mistake. Menelik’s (the black person) would have been the appropriate one. Teddy Afro’s music video “Tikur Sew.” has hit the cord of true Africans. Thanks for reminding us. Congratulation for your supreme effort and accomplishment.

By: Brooks

Brooks — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 01:04:22 +0000

Thank you honorable Mr Tamrat,this video shows our narrative history in human experience.Historical events in narrative history are path dependent.This video might remind those people in the Doubting Thomas skeptics column who believe in virtual,digital, analogical and secret history to abandon their revisionist beliefs Thanks.

By: Ethiopiawit

Ethiopiawit — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 23:10:11 +0000

Tamirat said… “If those who fought in the battle did not sacrifice their lives for us, we would have lost our culture and identity. We would not be who we are today.”

Well stated borther! Please keep up the good work. We need a postive and an intelligent Ethiopian like you as a role model!

Tadias, thank you so much for posting postive stories on what Ethiopians do in Ethiopia and abroad!

By: Helen NJ

Helen NJ — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:33:48 +0000

The next video should be about the “children of Adwa,” during world war II, when Haile Selassie took the mantle again only 50 or 60 years after Adwa.

I am very proud of the director Tamirat Mekonen! Way to go!

By: aberra

aberra — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 18:18:03 +0000

wonderful, you did well, keep it up

By: Mulatu Debebe

Mulatu Debebe — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:27:35 +0000

I love it! If it was not for Menelik and the victory at Adwa, most likely today we would all be speaking Italian right now instead of Amhraic, Oromiffa, Tigrega, Guragena, Walita, etc…

Fantastic job on the video and love the song as well. Teddy Afro has really matured!

By: mimi

mimi — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:50:37 +0000

Amazing piece of work!!! this will definitely be one of the benchmarks in Ethiopian film history! please continue your work and stay authentic

By: mimi

mimi — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 16:49:34 +0000

When i saw that the director and producer of the “Tikur Sew” music video were Ethiopians I was so proud and amazed to see this authentic piece of work. I really wanted to find out more about them and their vision. Thanks Tadias!

By: Dagmawit Ayalew

Dagmawit Ayalew — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:59:03 +0000

Really, really wonderful video. I am sooooo proud of you Tamirat Mekonen. Keep up the good work!!!

By: Tizita

Tizita — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:59:03 +0000

Very nicely done music and video. A much deserved tribute to a great king.

By: Dawit

Dawit — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:14:17 +0000

Let this be reminder to all the bickering all the nonsense people use to divide us. Don’t listen to any one who tries to falsely demonize Menelik. They are either stupid or willfully ignorant. Ask them to make their argument in Italian instead

By: andualem

andualem — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:37:25 +0000

you did good!

By: Mez

Mez — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 10:19:16 +0000

Wow, the dopiest best abesha music video ever! Way to go my PPL!

By: Mule

Mule — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 08:14:53 +0000

Well done Tamirat! It’s an amazing video and a well deserved tribute to Menelik and Taitu! God bless Teddy Afro!