Nigerian Afrobeat superstar Davido headlined Ethiopia’s New Year celebration on September 10, 2024, marking a significant moment in the country’s cultural calendar.
This celebration was unique because Ethiopia follows the Ethiopian calendar, which is about seven to eight years behind the widely-used Gregorian calendar. As of this date, Ethiopia has just entered the year 2017.
The event, which took place on Tuesday, saw Davido electrify the crowd with an energetic performance, entertaining fans with his collection of hit songs.
Ethiopia’s distinct calendar system, also known as the Ge’ez calendar, originates from ancient times and follows a timeline that significantly differs from the Gregorian calendar.
The Ethiopian calendar is seven to eight years behind due to variations in the calculation of historical dates such as the Annunciation. Another distinct feature of this calendar is that it divides the year into 13 months—12 months consisting of 30 days, with an additional month of 5 or 6 days, depending on whether it’s a leap year.
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Ubi Franklin, a close associate and talent manager of Davido, shared glimpses of the lively celebration on Instagram. In a video post, Franklin captioned, “It’s New Year in Ethiopia; they are in 2017. They just entered 2017.”
New Year’s Day in Ethiopia, referred to as Enkutatash, is a colorful celebration marking the end of the rainy season and the beginning of the harvest.
It is a time for families to gather, exchange gifts, and enjoy traditional festive meals. The celebration also features music, dance, and cultural performances, all contributing to a joyful atmosphere that reflects Ethiopia’s rich heritage.
With Davido headlining this year’s celebration, the event gained international attention, further cementing the fusion of music and culture in Ethiopia’s unique New Year’s festivities.
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Davido At Ethiopia’s 2017 New Year
