Ethiopian pop star Teddy Afro’s album launch stopped by police
Authorities in Ethiopia have stopped singer Tewodros Kassahun, popularly known as Teddy Afro, from launching his much-acclaimed album, Ethiopia.
A BBC reporter says federal police showed up at the hotel in Addis Ababa hours before the party and stopped Teddy’s sound team from setting up.
His manager told the BBC that they are yet to get official reasons why the launch party was cancelled.
Teddy’s 15-track album is the fastest-selling album in the country’s history.
Following its release in May this year the album topped the Billboard World Albums chart for weeks.
However, it was never formally launched in Ethiopia.
On his Facebook Page, Teddy Afro has termed the police demand for a permit as ridiculous.
His concert scheduled for the eve of Ethiopian New Year, which falls on 11 September, has also been cancelled in unclear circumstances.
Read more at: BBC News
