Afrobeat star Davido performed at Ethiopia’s New Year party as the country marked the beginning of 2017. Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in Addis Ababa to celebrate, with many surprised by the fact that Ethiopia follows a calendar that is seven years behind the rest of the world. Social media users reacted humorously to Davido’s performance, with some jokingly suggesting that he travelled back in time.
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]frobeat sensation David Adeleke, famously known as Davido, thrilled thousands of Ethiopians during their New Year celebration, marking the year 2017.
The performance took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital, as the country ushered in its unique New Year according to the Ethiopian calendar, which is approximately seven years behind the widely-used Gregorian calendar.
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The Ethiopian calendar, also known as the Ge’ez calendar, is rooted in the ancient Egyptian calendar and calculates the birth of Jesus differently, causing the disparity in years.
Their New Year is celebrated on either September 11th or 12th, and the festivities include religious services, traditional meals, and music performances like Davido’s.
Videos of the celebration have been circulating on social media, sparking humorous reactions.
Some users joked about Davido travelling back in time to perform, with Instagram comments like, “Davido is the first Nigerian artist to travel back in time,” and others contemplating moving to Ethiopia to gain a few extra years.
The joyous event highlighted Ethiopia’s cultural distinctiveness and offered a unique experience for both locals and international performers like Davido.
Quadri Olaitan is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, public affairs, and human-interest stories.
