Young people gather for 'Hot Take Addis' event

On October 17, 2026, the 'Hot Take Addis' event took place at Atmosphere, located behind Alem Cinema on Africa Avenue, Bole. The gathering brought together young people to share unpopular opinions through PowerPoint presentations, a trend popularized on social media. Guided by the motto 'We listen. We might judge,' the event focused on presenting topics specifically chosen to provoke public discussion and debate. Organizers adapted the house-party-style PowerPoint trend into a public venue setting. Attendees gathered to both present their perspectives and engage with the viewpoints shared by others.