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In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, hear the story of the Fendika Cultural Center in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and community leader Melaku Belay’s journey from homelessness to international acclaim.

Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15 minutes, we’ll take you to an incredible site, and along the way you’ll meet some fascinating people and hear their stories. Join us daily, Monday through Thursday, to explore a new wonder with cofounder Dylan Thuras and a neighborhood of Atlas Obscura reporters.

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