PM Abiy, Teddy Afro, and the Politics of Art

For the past few days, Teddy Afro’s new album has drawn wide attention. A friend told me its lyrics have irritated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and sent me a clip of Abiy lecturing parliament about the difference between artists and activists. That pairing—music and political instruction—raises a deeper question: can art ever be separated [...] The post PM Abiy, Teddy Afro, and the Politics of Art appeared first on Awate.com .
2026-04-24 23:16:08