Kanema (ካንማ) — the home for Ethiopia's camera creatives
The official digital hub for photographers, videographers, and filmmakers: connect talent, discover opportunities, and grow together in one creative ecosystem.
One digital home for Ethiopia's visual industry
Kanema (ካንማ) unites photographers, videographers, and filmmakers in a single ecosystem—to showcase work, meet clients, and collaborate with peers. Our mission is to empower Ethiopian visual storytellers with visibility, opportunities, and professional growth. Our vision: Africa's leading platform for visual creatives and storytelling.
Limited visibility for outstanding portfolios and reputations built offline.
Few structured ways to network, learn, and find trusted collaborators.
Job and gig opportunities scattered across chats and word of mouth.
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Built for EthiopiaGrowing
Creative community
Central
Opportunities hub
Curated
Showcase and recognition
Why Kanema
Ethiopia's photographers and videographers deserve visibility, structured networking, and fair access to opportunity—Kanema exists to close that gap.
A centralized home for visual storytellers
Many talented creatives struggle with limited reach, fragmented networks, and gigs that never leave private chats. Kanema brings portfolios, opportunities, events, and learning into one trusted ecosystem.
Showcase and be discovered
Present your best work in a curated showcase so clients and collaborators can find the right specialty fast.
Connect talent with demand
From weddings to commercial campaigns, post and discover roles, freelance gigs, collaborations, and funding leads.
Learn, meet, and grow
Workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions, festivals, and meetups—plus resources on craft, editing, and industry trends.
Showcase-first discovery
Weddings, fashion, documentary, commercial, and film—browse categories that reflect how clients actually search for talent.
Jobs, gigs, grants
Full-time roles, freelance briefs, collaborations, and funding signals—structured so demand meets skilled visual storytellers.
Membership that opens doors
Profiles, client exposure, opportunities, events, peer networks, and recognition—built for sustainable creative careers.
Platform
Explore talent, showcase work, find opportunities, learn together—and unlock membership benefits built for Ethiopian visual storytellers.
Explore Talent
CoreDiscover photographers and videographers across wedding, commercial, documentary, fashion and portrait, events, and film—search, filter, and connect with the right creative.
Browse galleryShowcase
A curated collection of outstanding work from Ethiopian creatives—weddings, fashion, documentary, commercial, and film—so clients can experience the industry's storytelling power.
View categoriesOpportunities
Job postings, freelance gigs, collaborations, and grants—one place to connect talent with demand across Ethiopia's creative economy.
Share or find workEvents and trainings
Workshops, masterclasses, exhibitions, film festivals, and networking meetups—stay current, learn from peers, and grow your craft.
View eventsResources
Photography tips, videography techniques, editing tutorials, and industry insights—practical content to sharpen your skills and business.
Why Kanema existsMembership
Portfolio profiles, client exposure, opportunities, event invites, professional networking, and industry recognition—all designed to help you grow with Kanema.
Become a memberContact us
Questions about membership, partnerships, or listing an opportunity? Reach the Kanema team in Addis Ababa—we reply as quickly as we can.
Phone
+251 XXX XXX XXX
Ethiopia country code +251Location
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Nationwide community, local rootsCollaborate with Kanema
Whether you are joining as a creative, hiring talent, or sponsoring programs, we will route your message to the right person on the team.
Send a message
Tell us if you are applying for membership, listing work, proposing a partnership, or looking for talent—we read every note.