The Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa was compelled to cancel the event as a result of the rising pressure.
According to rumors, Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, a fantastic Nigerian singer, has canceled his highly awaited show in Ethiopia due to religious reasons.
A formal announcement concerning the postponement of Rema’s Ethiopian New Year’s Eve Concert, which was initially scheduled for September 9, was made by the Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa.
The choice to cancel the event was made in the midst of debate about claims of “devil-worshipping” connected to the artwork on his bespoke necklace.
Rema is known to wear a necklace with an image of a burning church and crossed reversed. The same picture serves as the backdrop for both his album cover and live appearances.
Many Ethiopians found this to be insulting and offensive, which led to widespread public protest and criticism.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, which has a strong sense of cultural tradition and religious convictions, likewise expressed its strong opposition to these emblems.
The Sheraton Hotel in Addis Ababa was compelled to cancel the event as a result of the rising pressure.
In a recent interview an Ethopians shares her overview on the said case, video below
