Debebe Eshetu Dies Tributes Pour In for Shaft in Africa Star

Debebe Eshetu Dies Tributes Pour In for Shaft in Africa Star

The Habesha News Desk August 17, 2025 Debebe Eshetu was a versatile Ethiopian artist known for powerful roles in film and theater. Many remember his part in Shaft in Africa, and his work as a writer, translator, and poet. He also stepped into public life, taking part in politics in 1997. His artistry touched countless people. In this introduction, we look at his life, his stage legacy, and his impact on Ethiopian theater and cinema. We note his …

Veteran actor and director Debebe Eshetu passes away - Ethiopia Observer

The veteran actor and director, Debebe Eshetu, whose remarkable career left an indelible mark on Ethiopian theater and cinema, has passed away. His contributions to the arts, both on stage and behind the camera, inspired generations of performers and storytellers. Born and raised in Addis Ababa in 1943, Debebe Eshetu attended the former Teferi Mekonen School and served in the Ethiopian Air Force from 1966 to 1968. He later joined Debre Berhan Te…