Selam Mengistu

Selam is a London-based cultural producer, comedian, and migrant advocate, who plays a pivotal role at Counterpoints Arts, spearheading the No Direction Home standup comedy series. As a Youth Board member at In Place of War, she emerged from the 100 Agents of Change programme in 2021. Selam's brainchild, Azmari Bet, showcases her Ethiopian heritage, amplifying traditional Ethiopian arts, cuisine, and culture. Through this platform, she empowers marginalised refugee artists, fostering connections between generations and non-Ethiopian communities in celebration of Ethiopia's rich heritage.