Notable People
- Dinaw Mengestu, (1978) Author
- Nikos Papatakis, (1918) Greek film director
- Meseret Defar, (1983) 2004 Gold Medalist in 5000m
- Liya Kebede, (1978) Ethiopian supermodel
- Mahmoud Ahmed, distinguished Ethiopian singer
- Tilahun Gessesse, famous Ethiopian singer
- Amsale Aberra, famous fashion designer
- Professor Asrat Woldeyes, surgeon/professor & AAPO founder
- Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie, grandson of Emperor Haile Selassie
- Kenna, Indie Rock Musician
- Haile Gebrselassie, long distance runner
- Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi, entrepreneur
- Thomas Gobena, Musician currently in Gogol Bordello
- Robel Teklemariam, Ethiopian Olympic cross-country skier
- Ruth Negga, Irish actress
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