{"id":1881,"date":"2026-03-26T13:14:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=1881"},"modified":"2026-03-26T13:14:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:14:28","slug":"african-american-rapper-and-youtuber-ddg-visits-adwa-victory-memorial-in-addis-ababa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/african-american-rapper-and-youtuber-ddg-visits-adwa-victory-memorial-in-addis-ababa\/","title":{"rendered":"African American Rapper and YouTuber DDG Visits Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AMN Plus-March 26\/2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., widely known as DDG, the renowned African American rapper, YouTuber, and live streamer, has visited the Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa, a historic landmark that stands as a powerful symbol of pride, resistance, and Black excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During his visit, DDG toured the memorial\u2019s galleries, where he explored historical artifacts, cultural displays, and artistic works that commemorate Ethiopia\u2019s landmark victory at Adwa and its enduring significance in African and Black history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the visit, DDG was also welcomed with a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony, a cultural gesture that honored Ethiopia as the birthplace of coffee and offered him a deeper glimpse into the country\u2019s rich heritage and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"852\" height=\"916\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-26_16-08-56.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-26_16-08-56.jpg 852w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-26_16-08-56-279x300.jpg 279w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/03\/photo_2026-03-26_16-08-56-768x826.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Born in Michigan, USA, in October 1997, DDG first rose to prominence on YouTube in 2014, where he built a massive following through engaging lifestyle content, live streams, and behind-the-scenes videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DDG later expanded into music and officially entered the industry in 2018, signing with Epic Records and establishing himself as a notable figure in both digital entertainment and hip-hop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>African American Rapper, &amp; YouTuber is a prominent live streamer and rapper who has amassed 4.3 million subscribers on YouTube and 7.2 million followers on TikTok by creating popular content featuring live streams, lifestyle, behind-the-scenes, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DDG is currently touring various sites in Ethiopia, including the Adwa Victory Memorial.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN Plus-March 26\/2026 Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., widely known as DDG, the renowned African American rapper, YouTuber, and live streamer, has visited the Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa, a historic landmark that stands as a powerful symbol of pride, resistance, and Black excellence. 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