Ethiopian musician HaddinQo is giving fans something to celebrate with the release of the official video for his AFRIMA-nominated track, “Tizita The Kebena”, featuring producer Yamlu Molla. The song, which earned a nod at the All Africa Music Awards 2025 in the African Jazz category, blends traditional Ethiopian sounds with a modern twist, showing HaddinQo’s talent for connecting the past with the present.

The track draws from Ethiopia’s rich jazz heritage, a scene that dates back to the 1960s with the “Ethio-jazz” movement pioneered by legends like Mulatu Astatke. By fusing the iconic one-stringed MasinQo with contemporary rhythms and subtle electronic touches, HaddinQo gives the music a fresh edge while honoring Ethiopia’s deep jazz roots.

 
The video is simple but captivating. HaddinQo plays the MasinQo while Yamlu Molla adds modern production layers. Together, they move through Addis Ababa’s vibrant streets, capturing the city’s energy without losing the song’s soulful, nostalgic tone. It’s authentic, human, and deeply connected to place.

 
Fans have been eagerly awaiting this release, especially after the AFRIMA nomination highlighted HaddinQo on the continental stage. The “Casio version” of Tizita The Kebena shows that Ethiopian jazz isn’t just history it’s alive, evolving, and finding new ways to reach audiences worldwide.The “Casio version” of Tizita The Kebena shows that Ethiopian jazz isn’t just history— it’s alive, evolving, and finding new ways to reach audiences worldwide.

 
Whether you’re discovering Ethiopian music for the first time or already a fan, this video is worth watching. With “Tizita The Kebena”, HaddinQo is doing more than making music he’s keeping Ethiopia’s jazz legacy alive while pushing it boldly into the future.With “Tizita The Kebena”, HaddinQo is doing more than making music— he’s keeping Ethiopia’s jazz legacy alive while pushing it boldly into the future.