Ethiopia welcomed the start of the 2017 New Year with a focus on the Afrobeat sensation Davido.
It is commonly known that in Ethiopia, the birth of Jesus Christ is celebrated seven or eight years later than it is on the Gregorian, or “Western,” calendar.
As a result, September 11 or September 12 in leap years are the dates for celebrating New Year, or Enkutatash, every year.
One of the highlights of the colorful celebrations was Davido’s performance, which raised the anticipation of the occasion with his upbeat set and enthusiastic audience.
Davido, commenting on the occasion, wrote:
“Ethiopia last night was amazing !!”
Nigerians humorously reacted to the viral video, joking that it seemed like the singer had travelled back in time to perform.
Read some reactions as you scroll…
_andywhyt said: “Con be like Davido go into d past go perform 😅😅”
being_mrs_babs stated: “I fit go correct my past mistakes for Ethiopia😂”
echelon_vibes said: “Na to taste Ethiopia loud be that because them Dey on jonzing 😂”
fantomexchange said: “Na to Go there go make plans o…Atleast I dn see the future”
genevieve said: “Ladies that like reducing their age can go to Ethiopia and be 7yrs younger legally😂”
WATCH VIDEO:
Davido and other prominent artists perform as Ethiopia 🇪🇹 enters new year, 2017. pic.twitter.com/MtgAbp7o1t
— XXLBM ☝️ (@bidsman) September 11, 2024
