We are thrilled to announce that HaddinQo has won the prestigious award for Best African Artiste, Duo or Group in African Jazz at the 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA2025).
The ceremony, held in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrated the very best in African music across the continent. HaddinQo emerged as the winner in a highly competitive category, showcasing the extraordinary talent and rich cultural heritage of Ethiopian Jazz on a global stage.
This award is a testament to HaddinQo’s dedication, creativity, and unique sound that continues to inspire audiences worldwide.
Thank you to all the fans and supporters who voted and believed in this journey. This victory belongs to all of us.
Jul 30, 2026
HaddinQo Academy is proud to announce the official release of One String One Song, a complete beginner MasinQo course created by HaddinQo.
Through 16 guided video lessons, students will learn how to understand, hold and play the MasinQo step…
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One of the best MasinQo albums of its kind. Enjoy the songs :-)
Track 01 - Intro
HaddinQo (feat. Timothy Green)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Vocals - Azeb Dagnaw
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 02 - Bole Japan - ቦሌ ጃፓን - (Feat. Kazuhisa Akiyama)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Shamisen - Kazuhisa Akiyama
Brass Section - Aklilu WeldeYohannes
Congas and Percussions - Hagerselam Shafi
Japanese Flute - Kanako Mikado
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 03 - Tizita The Kebena - ትዝታ ዘ ቀበና - (Feat. Moseb Band)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Kirar (Dirdir) - Dimetros Emawayew
Kirar (Lead) - Biniyam Dagnachew
Kirar (Bass) - Yegerem Gulilat
Arrangements, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 04 - Arat Killo - አራት ኪሎ - (Feat. - Aklilu Weldeyohannes)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Kirar - Fasika Hailu Dolla
Brass Section - Aklilu Weldeyohannes
Congas and Percussions - Hagerselam Shafi
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 05 - Piazza - ፒያሳ - (Feat. Azeb Dagnaw)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Vocals - Azeb Dagnaw
Brass Section - Aklilu WeldeYohannes
Congas and Percussions - Hagerselam Shafi
Washint - Tasew Wendem
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 06 - Merkato - መርካቶ - (Feat. Fasika Hailu & Aklilu Weldeyohannes)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Kirar - Fasika Hailu Dolla
Congas and Percussions - Hagerselam Shafi
Brass Sections - Aklilu WeldeYohannes
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 07 - Meskel Flower - መስቀል ፍላወር
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Congas and Percussions - Hagerselam Shafi
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 08 - Kazanchis - ካዛንችስ - (Feat. Kazuhisa Akiyama & Azeb Dagnaw)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Shamisen - Kazuhisa Akiyama
Vocals - Azeb Dagnaw
Congas and Percussions - Hagerselam Shafi
Brass Sections - Aklilu Weldeyohannes
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 09 - Megenagna - መገናኛ - (Feat. Kaiser Blues Company - KBC & Fasika Hailu)
Dedicated to my dear friend Boris Petar Kaiser. RIP 😭
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Vocals - HaddinQo
Kirar - Fasika Hailu Dolla
Band Music - Kaiser Music Company
Producer and Arranger - Boris Petar Kaiser
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - KBC
Re-Arrangement - Fasika Hailu Dolla
Track 10 - Salite Meheret - ሳሊተ-ምህረት - (Feat. Kanako Mikado)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Japanese Flute - Kanako Mikado
Percussions - Hagerselam Shafi
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
Track 11 - Adwa Dildey - አድዋ ድልድይ - (Feat. EvaRed)
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Music Arrangement - EvaRed
Mixing and Mastering - EvaRed
Track 12 - Outro
MasinQo - HaddinQo
Arrangement, Mixing, and Mastering - Yamlu Molla
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