Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa and one of the world's oldest it exists for at least 2,000 years. The country comprises more than 80 ethnic groups and as many languages. Primarily their shared independent existence unites Ethiopia's many nations. Unique among African countries, Ethiopia has never been colonized, one exception being the occupation by Italy in 1936-41.

Ethiopian Harrar coffee is extremely bold and full-bodied with a dry fruitiness that is reminiscent of red wine.  Berry, honey, and chocolate.

Naughty by Nature is an American hip-hop group from East Orange, New Jersey. The trio consists of lead rapper Treach, rapper Vin Rock and DJ/producer Kay Gee. They are known for being one of the few rap acts who were able to balance success on the pop charts with hardcore rap credibility. In 1986 as The New Style. The group first appeared on the music scene in 1989, releasing an album called Independent Leaders, and the album generated the minor hit "Scuffin' Those Knees". After the release of their first album, the group was mentored by fellow New Jersey native Queen Latifah and changed their name to Naughty by Nature.