[photo by Tewodros Mekebeb]
Tonight there is a free concert going on at the Washington Monument given by several Ethiopian musicians to celebrate the new Ethiopian millennium.
[photo by Tewodros Mekebeb]
Ato Abebe Belew of Addis Dimts radio told Ethiopian Review that there are currently (8:15 PM EST) thousands of Ethiopians enjoying the concert, which will go on until 10 PM.
The free concert was planned for last night, but Woyanne agents and sympathizers had reserved the place in advance. Thinking that last night’s concert was given by pro-Ethiopia artists, thousands of Ethiopians went to the Washington Monument. But they were shocked to find out that the Woyanne ambassador Samuel Assefa was invited as a guest of honor. When HodAder Samuel tried to give a speech, the crowed showered him with insults: “leba!” “leba!” The Woyanne presence spoiled the mood of most of the people in the crowd. So they left in disguest. Fortunately, they have the chance to enjoy the real event tonight patriotic artists such as Abebe Belew.