Semu Audiobooks & Podcasts

Semu Audiobooks & Podcasts

Audiobooks in African dialects

43 ratings
21 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 28, 2020
  • December 10, 2025

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Listen to audiobooks and podcasts in various Ethiopian and East African languages. Discover classic literature, weekly podcast episodes, and children's books. Enjoy offline listening and personalized playlists.

Audiobooks in Ethiopian and East African languages
Podcasts from Ethiopian podcasters
Offline streaming
Personalized playlists
Wishlist and personal library
Sleep timer and playback controls
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What's New in Semu Audiobooks & Podcasts

3.3.1

December 10, 2025

This update introduces the ability to get books through CBE as an additional method to telebirr.

User reviews

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Good front interface, helpful and very useful and fun for a lot of people specially if you love to read books

cool app

love the app! cool interface, easy way to learn the language.

Semu is the best

Semu Audiobooks is an amazing app that offers audiobooks in Amharic, English, Oromiffa, Tigrigna, Guragigna, and more Ethiopian languages. The books are well-organized by chapters, and you can take notes while listening. It allows you to buy and gift books easily, with great prices and a smooth user experience. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy diverse Ethiopian literature in audio format.
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Perfect Audio Book App

Hello, the Semu app has been great! I’ve only used this on 1 book thus far. A book shows as “free” with subscription. But it’s not really “free” because I need to subscribe to a payment plan and pay a monthly subscription to get the “free” audio book. I don’t read amarigna books often, I pick up a new amarigna book maybe 5 times a year. I read recommended books only for pleasure in between my other readings. I wish this app accommodates subscribers like me who do not read a new amarigna book every week. This app was recommended to me by a book club member. Who like me doesn't read amarigna books often. I did recommend this app to family and friends. Since buying amarigna books isn’t often quick and fast this is an amazing convenience. I love the notifications for new audio book updates as well. Most importantly it’s user friendly and simple to navigate. One thing I noticed is my elderly father had trouble searching for the app I did have to help him and I also thought it was odd the iOS App Store hides this app and it took us a few attempts to find it. Anyway, will be back if I get another book recommendation.
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Idk how I feel about it

I love the concept of the app. But it downloads the books very slowly. I thought it was from my network but it’s the same everywhere I go. I can’t finish a book damnnn. But I fr like the idea

FAQ

What is this app?

This app provides a library of audiobooks and podcasts in several Ethiopian and East African languages, including Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, and Guragigna. It allows users to listen to classic literary works, podcasts, and children's books.

What are the key features?

Key features include offline streaming for downloaded content, personalized playlists for podcasts, a wishlist for audiobooks, a personal library to track listening progress, and convenient playback controls like a sleep timer and instant rewind.

How much does it cost?

The app offers a collection of free Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, and Guragigna audiobooks and podcasts. Paid audiobooks can be purchased within the app, with options to buy through Telebirr within Ethiopia or Stripe for international users.

What languages is the app available in?

The app itself is translated into multiple languages for user preference, including Amharic, Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, Guragegna, Somali, Swahili, English, and French. The content library features audiobooks and podcasts in various Ethiopian and East African languages.

Who is this app for?

This app is designed for individuals who want to access and enjoy audiobooks and podcasts in Ethiopian and East African languages, whether for entertainment, education, or staying connected with cultural content.