Musician Tilahun Gessesse

Famous Ethiopian Musician and now Humanitarian Tilahun Gessesse will be attending ESFNA 2006 in Los Angeles. Everyone in the LA3 organizing committee are very excited by the news of his attendance...

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Cyclist Geremew Demboba

One of the first names associated with Ethiopian Cycling is Mr. Geremew Demboba. In his long and decorated Cycling career, he has won more than 26 cups and 32 gold and silver medals in both national and international competitions ....

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Marathoner Fatuma Roba

1996 Olympic Gold Medal winner Marathoner Fatuma Roba as ESFNA’s special guest of honor for 2006. We are delighted at the chance to have our famous Ethiopian heroin join us in Los Angeles, CA during our 23rd annual event. She has been a great role model for millions of young athletes. Her presence will surely add incredible flavor to our event. Also this year, we are celebrating the contributions of one of our own.

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Prof. Richard Pankhurst

In the Culture, Arts and Humanities category, Professor Richard Pankhurst was nominated for his immense contributions through the numerous research and publications he has written on Ethiopia and Ethiopian history. We are thrilled to nominate Professor Pankhurst in this category. It will give thousands of Ethiopians at our event a chance to personally express their gratitude for a man who has dedicated a good portion of his life to Ethiopian causes following the footsteps of his mother, Cylvia Pankhurst. We also recognize his recent successful worldwide effort to put pressure on European governments to return back looted Ethiopian artifacts including the Axum obelisk back to Ethiopia...

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Fisseha WoldeAmanuel, ESFNA Co-Founder

The legendary footballer, “Kuas Fidelu”, former Ethiopian national team player and also former ESFNA President Fisseha WoldeAmanuel. Ato Fisseha was one of Ethiopia’s shining stars on the soccer field. He represented his country ably and with class for a number of years. Ato Fisseha is still active in the tournament coordinating committee of the Federation. It is still a treat to watch him play during the all-star exhibition games. Ato Fisseha is still giving back to his community and has formed a non-profit organization, “AGAR”, to allow kids in Ethiopia a chance to get decent education, soccer training and a feeding center...

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Past Guests of Honor