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Born on July 14, 1976 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Teddy Afro is a singer, artist and musician. That puts Teddy Afro at 50 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include Rebellion artist in the world in 2017.
My Take
Teddy Afro represents, for me, the rare musician who is also a conscience. Born in Addis Ababa in 1976, he broke through with Abugida in 2001 and almost overnight became a national figure. What pulls me in isn't just the songs but the defiance behind them; being called a rebellion artist on the world stage in 2017 says plenty. He's a reminder that music can move not only hearts but entire nations. Even without understanding the language, I'm convinced that kind of fervor carries across any border. He feels like the sound of a country's soul.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Teddy Afro
- Name (Japanese)
- テディ・アフロ
- Reading
- てでぃ・あふろ
- Born
- July 14, 1976 (age 50)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dragon
- Origin
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Occupation
- singer / artist / musician / composer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Rebellion artist in the world in 2017
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://teddyafro.info/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/teddyafromuzika/
- Xhttps://x.com/teddyafromuzika
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy%20Afro
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1853381
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Teddy Afro born?
Born July 14, 1976 (age 50).
Where is Teddy Afro from?
Teddy Afro is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
What does Teddy Afro do?
Teddy Afro works as singer, artist, musician, composer.
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