According to reports, the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church put pressure on the Sheraton Hotel’s administration in Addis Abeba, causing the performance starring Rema, a popular Nigerian afrobeats artist, which was slated for September 9, 2023, to be cancelled.
An Ethiopian woman shared this information during an interview with Nigerian media personality, Daddy Freeze.
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According to her, the cancellation occurred due to accusations from influential leaders within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church who labeled Rema as a “devil worshipper” because of a customized necklace he wore in promotional artwork for the concert.
In the promotional artwork, Rema is depicted wearing a customized necklace that features a burning church and inverted crosses.
The woman explained, “They made a statement, like a press release in Ethiopia about Rema. Yes, you can imagine, it’s a very big deal.
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They’re basically saying he is worshipping the devil because of what he has on his neck. And to be honest, I never thought of it myself. And there’s more to it; to be honest.”
Furthermore, a video circulating on social media shows a lady defacing Rema’s concert poster in Addis Ababa, reflecting the controversy and opposition surrounding the event.
