Ethiopia's Addis Ababa drill scene goes mainstream, but conservatives are pushing back
Fast-paced drill hip hop has moved from social media to bars and nightclubs in months, with Gen Z fueling demand and critics warning of damage.

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Fast-paced drill hip hop has moved from social media to bars and nightclubs in months, with Gen Z fueling demand and critics warning of damage.
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