Is the weeknd black or white?

Is the weeknd black or white?

The Weeknd is of Ethiopian descent. He was born in Toronto, Ontario as the only child of parents Makkonen and Samra Tesfaye, who were both Ethiopian immigrants to Canada in the late ’80s. After his parents split, he was raised by his grandmother. Picture: Getty.

Is the weeknd Ethiopian?

The Weeknd is the son of Ethiopian immigrants. The East African country continues to grapple with a brutal internal conflict with natives from the northern region of Tigray. He has been vocal about his feelings on the situation and has encouraged others to match his generous donation.

Is the weekend artist French?

Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, professionally known as ‘The Weeknd’ is a Canadian singer born February 16, …

Is the weeknd Amharic?

“Ethiopian — Amharic — was the first language I learned to form sentences in because my grandma, who raised me with my mom, would not speak English,” he told Variety.