The brilliant mind behind Ethiopia’s biggest TV sensations is back to capture our hearts on the page! Kalkidan Hailu Gebre (ቃልኪዳን ኃይሉ ገብሬ) the acclaimed mastermind behind iconic television dramas like Dana (ዳና), Welafen (ወላፈን), and Sewer (ስውር), and the author of the smash-hit book Kebir (ክብር) has officially announced his highly anticipated fifth book: “የቃል ፌርማታ” (Ye Qal Fermata).
The book’s striking cover design beautifully mirrors this mystery. It blends a minimalist cosmic clock under a dark crescent arch with a bustling, realistic sketch of an Addis Ababa transit stop alongside a classic Anbessa city bus. This vivid imagery grounds the narrative in the daily heartbeat of the city. Given Kalkidan’s signature talent for weaving suspenseful, deeply philosophical, and socially relevant stories, readers are in for an unforgettable urban narrative that explores time, fate, human connections, and the modern Ethiopian experience.
Coming Very Soon!