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Ethiopian police arrested six TikTok influencers, including Adonay Berhane, for attire deemed "indecent" at an awards event, sparking debate over free expression and cultural norms.
Ethiopian police have arrested six popular TikTok influencers, including Adonay Berhane, TikToker of the Year at the 2025 Ethiopia Creative Awards, over their attire at the event, which authorities deemed "indecent" under the country’s conservative cultural norms.
The arrests, which include influencers Wongelawit Gebre Endrias and Yohannes Mekonnen, sparked national debate over free expression versus cultural values.
Authorities cited concerns about promoting behavior undermining public morality and influencing youth through online trends.
The detainees have not commented, but Berhane’s mother called him a role model.
With over eight million social media users, Ethiopia faces growing tension between digital culture and tradition, as police warn of further action against those violating cultural norms or promoting "shallow culture."
La policía etíope arrestó a seis influencers de TikTok, incluido Adonay Berhane, por ropa considerada "indecente" en un evento de premios, provocando un debate sobre la libertad de expresión y las normas culturales.