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Latey: Looking for Love - how Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor sparked controversy

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Latey: Looking for Love ignited debates about dating norms in Ethiopia .
Ten women had to compete for the affection of Mr Messiah , a 38-year-old Ethiopian-American .
The show, broadcast on YouTube , is a rare dating programme in a country where courtship is private.
Ms Bethel is proud that Latey showcased "the romantic side of Ethiopia " She believes the show will lead to better representations of women in Ethiopian media.
As for her and Mr Messiah , their love story has come to a halt.
"It is really difficult... I don't know where it's going to go, basically," she says.
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