Malia Obama, 25, has been seen spending time with Ethiopian music producer Dawit Eklund, 34, in Washington. Eklund is gaining recognition as a rising star in the music industry. The two have been spotted laughing and having lunch together in New York, sparking rumors about their romantic involvement. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding their relationship.

Eklund has an interesting background, born to an Ethiopian mother and American father in Addis Ababa. Due to his father's US government career, he moved across countries like Bangladesh, Kenya, Egypt, and Sudan during his childhood. His father played a role in aiding Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia during the war.

His mother, Yeshi Eklund, comes from a successful Ethiopian business family. His sister, Sara Eklund, made headlines for introducing menstrual cups to Ethiopian women, promoting menstrual health awareness. The family now resides in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, and also has a house in Chantilly, Virginia.

Dawit Eklund pursued music after obtaining a degree from George Washington University. His debut track "Psycho Animus" on SoundCloud gained considerable attention. He has released over 10 tracks, including popular ones like "Wit It!," "Litchi Juice," "Lies are Chic," and "Mint."

His talent was acknowledged by The Washington Post in 2016, labeling him a promising dance music producer. Eklund co-founded the record label 1432 R with friends Joyce Lim and Sami Yenigun, which focuses on Ethiopian music and has helped launch the careers of artists like Soso Tharpa, Analog Tara, and Ocabaya.

Though Malia Obama and Dawit Eklund's relationship status remains uncertain, their connection has highlighted Eklund's remarkable journey as a music producer and his impact on the Ethiopian music scene.

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