The Man Who Changed Ethiopia Forever?

Added: 2026-06-02

[00:00:00]This man took Ethiopia from war and poverty to one of Africa's fastest growing economies.

[00:00:08]But many people still argue about him today.

[00:00:11]His name was [music] Meles Zenawi. He was from Ethiopia, born in 1955.

[00:00:18]As a young man, he joined a rebel movement fighting a brutal government.

[00:00:22][music] Years later, he helped overthrow that regime.

[00:00:27]Then he became Ethiopia's leader.

[00:00:29]What happened next shocked Africa.

[00:00:32]Roads were built, schools expanded, the economy grew rapidly.

[00:00:38]Millions saw new opportunities.

[00:00:41]But there was another side to the story.

[00:00:44]Critics accused his government of limiting political freedoms.

[00:00:48]Some called him a visionary.

[00:00:50]Others called him authoritarian.

[00:00:53]Even today, Ethiopians still debate his legacy.

[00:00:58]So, what do you think?

[00:01:00]Was Meles Zenawi one of Africa's greatest modern leaders?

[00:01:05]Or is his legacy more complicated than people admit?

[00:01:09]Comment below.

[00:01:10]And here's the question that keeps people arguing years [music] after his death.

[00:01:15]Did Ethiopia rise because of Meles