For twelve years, Tobia has hosted an extraordinary art platform, blending poetry with jazz to foster free thought and attitude. From Addis Ababa to various parts of our country, and across Europe and North America, this platform has welcomed scholars, politicians, artists, youth, women, and developers to freely share their ideas, enriching our culture of speech and dialogue. By infusing traditional art with jazz arrangements and broadcasting schedules through Art TV to Ethiopians worldwide, this pioneering platform has inspired the creation of numerous acclaimed art platforms, earning widespread acceptance and popularity.

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viewers per month for 144 consecutive months. In addition to these regular broadcasts, Tobia has hosted 10 big stage events, broadening its reach and solidifying its status as the preferred program for the 40 million domestic viewers of Art TV. Furthermore, its impact extends globally, with 50 million people worldwide tuning in to watch events on the Art TV World YouTube Channel via social media. The forum showcased works from a diverse array of individuals, including 3,000 artisans, scholars, high-ranking officials, established and emerging artists, representatives from religious and cultural traditions, educators, inspirational figures, mentors, and entertainers. Together, they contributed to fostering Ethiopian unity by celebrating and embracing the richness of our collective heritage and aspirations.