But First, Coffee | Ep 1: Meet the Hosts

Welcome to the very first episode of "But First, Coffee", where two Ethiopian Millennials-just trying to figure life out-invite you to grab a cup and join the conversation. In this episode, we introduce ourselves, share our stories about living in Ethiopia, and how we’re navigating the challenges, joys, and everything in between. We’ll also dive into how we’re connecting with Ethiopians at home and around the world, finding our place in a rapidly changing culture, and, of course, doing all this while sipping our favorite brews. Tune in and get to know us!
As promised, catch the playlist we made for you at the link below:
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HOSTS
Tigist Amare
Hawi Negussie
PRODUCTION TEAM
Producers: Hawi Negussie, Tigist Amare, Kalkidan Fessehaye
Director: Beferdu Teffera
Director of Photography: Yafet Geberezgi
Sound Engineer: Abel Kibebew
Graphic Designer: Bereket W/Hanna
Video Editing: Kalkidan Fessehaye, Abel Kibebew
Sound Mixing and Mastering: Abel Kibebew
Original Score
“I Got Your Back”
Written and Performed by: Tigist Amare
Music Produced by: MANZION
But First, Coffee
Presented by Awaze x Balchut
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[@MartaNegash-pc8jf]

It was my dream seeing Ethiopian journalists adressing the global audience like this. Happy to have you guys. I will be staying tuned! 💜

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kenenisadagne1708]

The quality of ur video and interior design u did great guys it's the way of respecting ur audience❤

[@tianastyle2139]

OMG,This was my dream , My habesha people speaking English eloquently and showing who we are to the world. You guys are brilliant emua emua 😂 elelelelele🎉

[@jheimzruon397]

I don't know how this showed up my page, but I'm glad it did. This is kinda surprising, I am studying in Ethiopia and i havent found a lot of people this fluent, so this is a New favourite for me😍

[@isaacdigitalart5746]

Loving the first episode! You can totally tell that your experience as hosts on a major radio show has paid off-so polished and smooth. It’s no wonder the chemistry and flow between you two are on point. I could listen to you both reading my insurance policy and still be hooked! Also, props to the girl in the ribbed jeans and white shirt-never left Ethiopia a day in her life, yet speaks English so fluently with a flawless accent. That’s beyond impressive! 👏👏

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

We appreciate the love ❤❤❤

[@aspireinspiredeeds]

7 minutes in--- Liked, subscribed hit the notification button.

[@emazare.]

4:50 for me😊

[@niuuww2]

I remember listening to 105.3 fm when i was in uni. Its cool to match the voices to the faces. Lol amazing set design i must say

[@tihetenad3710]

Just saw your first episode and I am in!!!! Good job ladys🙏

[@SAREL2385]

Love the attention to detail... 'Breakfast show' used to be what I would listen to driving to work back when Afro FM started ... You have earned yourselves a subscriber !!!

[@habeshankaraoke]

You gained my subscription in a single video. Great work!

[@ChrisTad-cl9xc]

Same here!❤

[@KeAbraktubeethiopia]

Same here

[@essig193]

Yeah If you guys have literally anything going on I’ll join. Like discords or anything!this was an amazing way to connect with the Ethiopian diaspora. I feel like often, Ethiopians are not welcoming to those of us born outside of Ethiopia or left the country early in life, especially if you don’t speak Amharic or worse, you speak a language that’s not the big 3 languages. This is an amazing idea!! Already really into you guys and your topics. Much love ✨

[@baba10ye]

Idk what you saying but no1 dislike you lol. They dislike that you bringing your western culture here and trying to live among them. Is better to learn and join them they don’t have to accept you if you still keeping the same culture you grew up at. ethiopia isn’t the state. I learned that while my other state friends don’t get it and always say I can’t click with the native Ethiopians. I don’t get it most of don’t us get that the world isn’t about the state no1 wants that shit. Respect people culture and country. I traveled to other places in Africa and everyone is different and I be part of that culture because it is beautiful by itself.

[@Toronto6]

When you come to the dominant culture, it’s up to you to learn and blend, not the other way. Never heard a Chinese or Indians saying that, only black ppl say like this because, you always look for validation

[@gelilatw]

Love the cozy studio vibe and the chemistry you guys have! Also, such sweet voices ❤

[@merhawiberhe4476]

I like that eleleeeeee🎉🎉🎉🎉 first coffee awel wuna

[@kidist5104]

not me getting teary when i realized u were the hottest show on the streetssss oh my days, omg not the breakfast showww, u guys😭😭😭😍😍sooooo much of my young teen years, sooo much love yoo, afro fm ganggg

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

❤❤❤

[@arsemaasratt]

I love this❤ "stay hydrated, make good decisions, mind your business." Can't wait for more😊

[@road9063]

I couldn't stop watching you guys. Wow, so relatable and very liquid. You've added to my daily content budget and life is expensive now......!

[@sweettea3111]

OMG!!!!!! DO YOU GUYS KNOW HOW LONG I'VE WAITED FOR CONTENT LIKE THIS!!!! subscribed before the first video was posted, came from your tiktok!!! Also this is my first youtube comment, EVER!!! lol. In years of having a youtube account, I've never commented on anything ever!!!! I feel so seen!!! 🎉❤🎉❤ REPRESENT!!♡!!!!

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

@@sweettea3111 Thank you for the love! We appreciate it 🥰🥰🥰

[@Ariyamsz]

It's absolutely amazing looking at you guys I'm a loyal fan even before awaze😢 we appreciate you! Feels like you guys are our besties❤

[@allinone-i1j]

You guys are out of the world may God bless you 🙏

[@addiskassahun7264]

can't wait ur second episode.

[@titialemu3300]

Wow, I am so proud of you for creating such a positive platform where you discuss relevant topics. Seriously, this is a milestone to see female Ethiopians leading the show. I have watched episodes 1-4, and I can witness this is a "kumneger" platform. Keep up the good work, girls!

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

🥰🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@LidyaEskinder-i2f]

Uffaaa finally every word that came out of ur mouth made a perfect sense and never when to the cart. Thank you babes true journalism cults please leave the room... Keep it up❤

[@GhionEntertainment27]

The top podcast in the next 2 years is started now keep it up

[@hemilytadesse3250]

Just picking my jaw off the floor oh you guys NAILED IT! really enjoyed😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 it and eleleelelelelelelelelelel

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

🥰🥰🥰

[@fordownload7120]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Wow so great to see two beautiful, intellectual women addressing audience in English. I loved your English 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Good work 👏💯👏💯

[@sunperasnaketegenaw]

i really liked this video and how you guys are so passionate with what you do. as a habesha women who is trying to figure out her place in the world, its enchanting to see two habesha women thriving in life :)

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

❤️❤️❤️

[@yerosenniguse3083]

please guys post this every day, its so cool.

[@blenyenealem4711]

Yeeee finally i saw them you two were my favorite on Afro fm

[@mistrelegesse4685]

Gosh, I’m annoyed I sat on this for 3 weeks! The set and lighting are so cozy and warm, the production quality, the vibes and conversation 🔥🔥🔥 I absolutely love it!

[@nightingale459]

This is just awesome, inspiring, great to see this, keep going strong.

[@tamrat_assefa]

Exciting! Looks and sounds like the start of something great. On to the next episodes now...

[@VoHé-c2e]

subscribed even before watching the video. added it to my watch later. and now i see this, i hit the notif button

[@YalemtsegaTadesse]

OH00!!! this is just my dream podcast to see! can’t wait for the next episode! keep it up🙃🤠🖤

[@Finfinneechannel]

Appreciate your initiative to start English to tell our /Ethiopian stories to the world.

[@TehaShumbejGebi]

Big shout out to you all! You're amazing Stories like these truly make a difference in so many ways👍

[@BethlehemHappiness]

Exactly, you have to bridge the gap, the problem of our journalists is lack of presenting or standing for Ethiopia, advocating, debating intellectually .... for Ethiopia in this globalized world. Please show it to the rest of the world , also please raise pressing issues sometimes as that is how you can show our stand as a nation.

[@ParisMilan4]

Wow sooo proud of you guys for creating this!!! This is sooo good already, love your chemistry. Anddd the set 😍!!! Been needing something like this coming out of Ethiopia, especially for those of us that don't live there. You guys are the perfect example of quality and the cultural in general! #hooked

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@hananabdurahman6302]

Thank you for making me feel represented🥰 Keep it going, girls!

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

❤❤❤

[@desstadessta]

i Know tigi as KI YA…your fan from afrom fm. keep up girls👏👏 i was also went to AAIT and studied chemical engineering. Am studying journalism right now. I feel like we engineers are chill😂 i may join you in the studio soon.

[@Nolawieneye]

Love the podcast but your interior design is unmatched!!!

[@mery.21st]

Let's goooooooooo~~~!!!!!!!

[@msale]

love seeing ma people addressing there work for global audience , love you guys 🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉

[@bilendana906]

proud to see such an amazing ethiopian but first coffe podcast, i love coffee bzw😄 and ur show as well, wanna see 100k subscribers with in few months lets hit it

[@fikergetachew2129]

Love the setup, beautiful hosts , interesting topics..........the Gabi and the berchuma 👏👏👏👏👏just took me back to my childhood.

[@TypingMan-r5f]

The setup, the sound, the lighting u guys like 🤌🤌🤌 also love the vibe and everything 👏

[@guccibina8398]

So outstanding, I'm looking forward for new episodes. I really enjoyed listening to u guys. Haven't spotted a flaw, This is IMMACULATE!

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

Thank you! 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@beziethiopia7386]

So amazing. Can’t wait to see the next episode 😍

[@EphremmeleseBirhanu]

So amazing, Keep it up, girls

[@seteyanademissie8701]

SO PROUD OF YOU! My girlies what a cute ass first episode.. am already excited to see the next one❤

[@Had-z3k]

I’m sure this podcast will be a huge success in no time💯💯💯 The quality of the content, graphics, video, sound, and color is outstanding, showcasing meticulous attention to detail in every technical aspect. 👌🏾👌🏾 Your hard work truly shines through. Keep up the fantastic work, ladies! 🫶 P.S. You both look and sound incredible!❤

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@peaceobeta2634]

I just subscribed, I am a fan, I absolutely enjoyed the discussions, please keep the videos coming❤

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

❤❤❤

[@mengisteabbelay7917]

I love this epsod but i'm really lerning english conbersation .i appriciat both of you.

[@elisabeth.365]

It is the " Make good Decisions" for me 😉... Keep it going sistas 🖤

[@rahelaa-m6y]

Loved the first episode! I hope you will consistently upload more videos.

[@derrysisay8316]

Congrats on your podcast! Can’t wait to hear your epic chit-chat! Keep shining, girls 🥂

[@ForMyRabb]

I never thought i would miss home just by looking at some Habeshas talk. You guys have something. I like it .

[@event_organz.7]

A type of host i h've been looking for so long. ❤

[@sowonwi6846]

This is sooo neat. We love it. Keep going!!!

[@melatsine6555]

Finally i found the podcast i love most keep it up girls.

[@ButFirstCoffee_ET]

❤️❤️❤️

[@deborafikremariam2721]

Aww I am so excited for more great first Episode ❤❤❤❤

[@abeerme7932]

Well curated show. Had me gripped from start to finish. Looking forward to more content.

[@africana24]

Love this energy and finding my niche for sure! #subscribed

[@TsionAb-tc2my]

Stay hydrated Make a decisions Mind your businesses❤🎉🎉

[@onlypetlovers571]

My favourite 😍😍

[@helentamirat5630]

I'm glad to see you girls, and I was also grown up in Hawassa so, I got what you mean ......and loved to yes keep it up.

[@MesayAyele-z2e]

how much i missed you guys uffff. you were the highlight of my day back then . now you're here im sooo excited . demo you both look lovely.

[@sosinaabiyot1226]

Tgyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nice to see you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ happy to see you

[@nebiyuelias1]

I like the style of your podcast because it's somehow different. Also thank you for the playlist.

[@quotejunkie469]

oh my God, TG i was a big fan when u were on Afro fm, Hype squad..im so exciteddd

[@tewodrosshiferaw5942]

Good Job ladies.

[@anane5764]

I’m really proud of you guys ❤️ keep it up ❤️

[@motivationpictures.]

I ❤ your brand... perfect 👌

[@AbiotGetaa]

I can't wait another episode.

[@beckydibabe9166]

Elelelelelele congratulations girls 🎉!

[@EphremYimer]

I appreciate btw i am waiting your second podcast

[@tigistsmith1073]

This is an amazing show. Thank you ladies I'm glad I can say I will start the journey with you ladies 😜

[@hawidejene8160]

Keep going ladies🥰🥰🥰

[@withsasu]

aaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! FINALLY!!!! 😍😍

[@rahelaa-m6y]

Hopefully you will join them at some point.

[@withsasu]

@@rahelaa-m6y I'll invite myself, if they don't invite me😅😅

[@meronwl6242]

I second that😊

[@Samuel_Tilahun]

Waiting for your next video...

[@AbiotGetaa]

It is pretty great seeing gorgeous Ethiopian girl in great English accent. Great job! I love it so much.

[@mesigmichael4719]

I am so glad I came across your channel 🙌 It was a great first episode! Keep it up!❤❤

[@meronwl6242]

omggg finally!!!! been waiting for this impatiently

[@mide9553]

Tgye time flys when u'r having fun aa

[@BiniStar360]

You are amazing☕ i love it❤👌👌

[@Daisy1630]

Can’t wait for the next episodes 🎉

[@zigzagtube-i9w]

The cozy vibe ❤

[@HABTAMMOGES-d2i]

Wow i am so happy to see you guys. keep it up.

[@mahilettsegaw7175]

So sweet we need to see this

[@husufiker]

Love it! Keep up🎉

[@Useridc251]

Amazing episode በቃ!.Also the way you say “ about”… reminds me of Robin from HIMYM

[@hiwotmulu3099]

Finally ❤🎉

[@helenasfaw6635]

I am proud of you to both are amazing keep it up

[@samrawit376]

Oww may gosh ! That is amazing my girls 💝💝 i really love it 💝

[@edendawit4640]

Yaaay guys🥰👏🏾

[@edom7817]

love the lighting and production design, very cozy and warm

[@semhalaraya7139]

Yaaaay. Way to go girls💕

[@TEvuD.]

i can't wait to see more from you guys 😍

[@peachgumdrop8067]

Hawi, did you move to Ethiopia without your family?? It’s my dream to do that as well, that’s so inspiring!

[@emnetchanyalew4237]

Kiks doing her thang😍🖤🖤

[@dilyetnadebalkew2297]

Loved getting to know y’all