Concert Goers Unimpressed With Ludacris

Last Saturday, Beyonce took the stage in Ethiopia and wowed the crowd with a two-hour performance, full of hits and short on clothes. Unfortunately, her opening act, “Move Bitch” rapper Ludacris, didn’t exactly impress the audience with his semi-melodic hate speech. Then again, it’s hard to get Ethiopians real excited about anything unless it’s running or their pounding of Italy in the Battle of Adwa.

According to Music-News, concert goers were also unimpressed with a Black Eyed Peas gig last month. One possible reason for the chilly reception was given by local music promoter Michael Melake. He revealed, ”Ethiopians need a melody. Rap music is all about the message and we don't identify with that. It's all about the black American experience, and we don't relate to that.” I would have to agree. I also do not relate to the black American experience. Weird that so many of my upper class, suburban classmates seem to.