Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Aziz is one of the few Ethiopian natural explorers with an extensive track record of travel throughout the country. He has dedicated his work to promote and bring awareness on a local and international level on the importance of respecting and preserving the ecosystems and habitats found in nature.

Aziz has personally taken it upon himself to visit and document lions in the Harenna forest and the Awash National Park five days of every month.