The Mister Empyrean Ethiopia 2026 coronation ceremony will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on August 26, 2026. It is the inaugural edition of the national beauty pageant that selects the Mister Empyrean candidate of the country.
Mister Empyrean Ethiopia 2026 contestants
There are 15 men competing for the Mister Empyrean Ethiopia 2026 crown. Here are the candidates:
- Hagos Imru, 29, Addis Ababa
- Sekwar Ahmed, 25, Afar Region
- Tarik Astatke, 25, Amhara Region
- Amhara Hassan, 25, Benishangul-Gumuz
- Ajani Ali, 25, Central Ethiopia
- Mesfin Abdi, 26, Dire Dawa
- Jelani Fakir, 26, Ethiopian-American Community
- Obsan Tesfaye, 39, Gambela
- Alimayu Fikre, 28, Harari
- Hakim Tesfaye, 32, Oromia
- Dansa Gebre, 35, Sidama
- Urgesa Yusuf, 29, Somali
- Salawi Harari, 33, South Ethiopia
- Wendem Adugna, 26, Southwest
- Samson Tedros, 25, Tigray
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, the vibrant capital and largest city of Ethiopia, is often celebrated as the political capital of Africa. Founded in 1886 by Menelik II and his wife, Taitu, the city’s name translates from Amharic as New Flower. Situated at a high altitude of over 2,300 meters, it serves as the nation’s premier economic, educational, and cultural hub.
Beyond its status as a bustling urban center, Addis Ababa holds immense international significance. It hosts the headquarters of both the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, giving the city a deeply cosmopolitan atmosphere. The cityscape presents a fascinating juxtaposition of modern high-rises, historical monuments, traditional settlements, and sprawling open-air commerce like the famous Merkato.
Culturally, Addis Ababa reflects the rich ethnic diversity of Ethiopia, blending ancient traditions with rapid modernization. The city is globally renowned for its deeply rooted coffee culture and historical institutions, including the National Museum, which houses the famous early hominid fossil, Lucy.
Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Hasset Dereje Admassu attended Lideta Catholic Cathedral School in Addis Ababa. In 2024, she entered the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University in Addis Ababa to pursue a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
On November 9, 2024, Dereje represented Ethiopia at Miss Teen Universe 2024, competed against 30 other candidates at the Mittah Seperepere Convention Centre in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa and finished in the Top 7. On December 1, 2024, she competed against 49 other Miss World Ethiopia 2024 candidates at the Hotel Bonanza in Addis Ababa and won the title.
On May 31, 2025, Dereje represented Ethiopia at Miss World 2025 and competed against 107 other candidates at the HITEX Exhibition Centre in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. She was runner-up to Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand and was crowned Miss World Africa 2025.
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