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Addis Ababa is steadily becoming an exciting cultural gem

Whether it’s nightlife, music, fashion or sport, Addis Ababa is steadily becoming an exciting cultural gem in the Horn and beyond, finds Rahel Aklilu.

As well as Ethiopians based in Addis building the groundwork, diasporans have mobilised during key holiday periods, too, such as Boston-based marketeer and promoter Jonathan Bekele, who runs World Afrika, an event which focuses on African music across the States. Bekele has thrown parties and events with artists such as Burna Boy, Odumodublvck and Uncle Waffles. World Afrika, like many second-generation immigrants, goes back home to Addis during the Christmas period; many Ethiopians go back to visit their families ahead of the Ethiopian Orthodox New Year in early January.

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