Teddy’s “journey to love”

By Tibebeselassie Tigabu

For many fans of Teddy Afro, traveling 277 km to Hawassa (Awassa) was not too much. Rather, it is a distance that they can travel easily to see and support the artist they love.

It is not only from Addis Ababa that the fans of Teddy Afro went to Awassa. Folks from Moyale and Dilla were also at the concert. There are fans who drove their own cars but there are also those who travelled miles by using public transport to hear him live and to see their beloved artist on stage.

On November 3, Awassa was different, bedecked with many posters and fliers of the concert.  Especially at the gate of Haile Resort, a humongous poster of Teddy Afro in a white suit was posted. The whole town felt the vibe of the concert.

Since it is the second concert after the release of the album, many were still waiting eagerly to see him live. The concert was held in the stadium and even before reaching the stadium the music welcomed people and attracted passersby. Around the stadium there was a spacious spot that was left vacant for parking.

At a 50-meter distance from the main entrance of the concert, armed federal police officers  were lined up.

There were two doors for the concert goers – one for those who have the regular ticket and the other for the VIP ticket holders. Even though there were many people at the main gate, the process was very smooth and the people were queuing up and showing their tickets.  Read more