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.
Nitefreak Wants to Inspire the Next Generation of Producers to Dream Beyond the Booth
In celebration of Zimbabwean Independence Day, we caught up with Nitefreak as he reflected on his humble beginnings, career-defining moments, and his vision to uplift the next generation of artists through his label, Afroholic Records.
