Ethiopian Drill explodes on the streets of Addis Ababa
- Last year, the aggressive genre of Drill could only be heard on social media in Ethiopia.
- But over the last few months the fast-paced, often matched with violent lyrics, style of hip hop has exploded on the streets of Addis Ababa, taking over mainstream bars and nightclubs.
- For some, its rapid popularity is due to Gen Z's lack of political and economic certainty.
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- Last year, the aggressive genre of Drill could only be heard on social media in Ethiopia.
- But over the last few months the fast-paced, often matched with violent lyrics, style of hip hop has exploded on the streets of Addis Ababa, taking over mainstream bars and nightclubs.
- For some, its rapid popularity is due to Gen Z's lack of political and economic certainty.
Sources: France 24