Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government
The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
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The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
Teddy Afro's track 'Das Tal' has been viewed over seven million times on YouTube since its release, with lyrics that appear to criticize the Ethiopian government.
Teddy Afro has released 'Etorica', an 18-track album marking his return after nearly a decade, with the album amassing millions of views on YouTube within hours of its release.
An analysis of Teddy Afro's album 'Etorika', highlighting its cultural significance and the government's response to its release.
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