Ethiopians at last ready to party like it's 1999(CNN)

But, reports that Saudi-Ethiopian tycoon Sheikh Mohammed Al Amoudi is paying $10 million to build the Millennium concert hall has angered some in Ethiopia, which ranks 170 out of 177 in the United Nation's Human Development Index.

"We could spend smarter," said Fasile Abebe, a 34-year-old taxi driver, gesturing to a man begging beside a fast food restaurant recently renamed "Millennium Burger".

"I won't be partying with Beyonce. I have no time for this Millennium."..more..