The ODA Award: Honouring African Creativity and Cultural Excellence

The ODA Award is a pioneering platform that recognises and rewards excellence in the Ethiopian art industry.
Organised by Beshatu Tolemariam Multimedia (BTM), the award honours artists across generations, showcasing Africa’s rich cultural heritage and fostering creativity.

For Jeremie, “This award means that I have reached a new milestone in my music career, and also that my work is recognised and being appreciated, not locally, but on the continent as well.”
Her latest album, Vokalis, has been making waves in Seychelles.
She noted that while she was not expecting her latest album to achieve such success, she believes this award serves as acknowledgment for her dedication and artistic contributions over the years.

The goal of the ODA Award’s creation was to provide a distinguished platform for celebrating and acknowledging Ethiopian artistic talent—and later, artists across the region.

From 2017 to 2024, the ODA Award has honoured and celebrated the outstanding accomplishments of over 670 nominees across its seven editions.

In its 7th edition, the award expanded its reach by honouring legendary artists from East Africa, solidifying its role as a key regional platform for artistic recognition and collaboration_.

“Being the first Seychellois artist to win this award is an honour of course,” said Taniah, “and for sure it opens doors for more artists to be recognised and for their work to be appreciated.”
While in Ethiopia, she plans to network and open more doors for fellow Seychellois artists, noting the importance of wider recognition for their talents.

From its modest beginnings, the ODA Award has grown into one of Ethiopia’s most prestigious art events.
As it enters its eighth edition in 2024, the ODA Award continues to inspire the next generation, promote creativity, and introduce the world to the rich diversity of Ethiopian and African culture.

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Taniah has become the first artist from the island nation to win an ODA Award

Taniah has become the first artist from the island nation to win an ODA Award