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Kendrick Lamar to perform in Rwanda for new live event Move Afrika
The advocacy organization is plotting a new touring circuit to stimulate the economy and raise awareness for social equity in the continent. Kendrick Lamar to Perform in Rwanda for New Live Event Move Afrika Carys Anderson
Metallica, Rosalia, Mariah Carey, SZA Lead Global Citizen Lineups
Metallica, Rosalia, Mariah Carey, SZA, Jonas Brothers, Usher and H.E.R. lead the lineups for two simultaneous Global Citizen festivals, to be held Sept. 24 at New York’s Central Park and Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana. The 10th edition of the event will be broadcast live on ABC, FX, Hulu, iHeartRadio, TimesLIVE, Twitter and YouTube. Global Citizen is calling on world leaders to “invest $600 million into the future of women and girls, close the annual $10 billion climate financing shortfall, deliver $500 million to help African farmers respond to the global food crisis and provide urgent relief from crushing debts to end extreme poverty now,” according to a statement. Metallica, Charlie Puth, Jonas Brothers, MÅNESKIN, Mariah Carey, Mickey Guyton and Rosalía will perform in Central Park, ...
Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Coldplay & More Sign Global Citizen Letter Urging Action Against Poverty & Climate Change
Musicians are once again stepping up to support initiatives from international advocacy organization Global Citizen. Superstar acts like Billie Eilish, Coldplay and Shawn Mendes have partnered with Global Citizen for an open letter calling on governments, private sector leaders and billionaires to take urgent action against poverty and climate change. With the COVID-19 pandemic pushing back global progress to defeat poverty in our lifetimes, the World Bank estimates nearly 100 million more people have been pushed into extreme poverty over the last few years. The lengthy note, part of Global Citizen’s End Extreme Poverty Now campaign, demands world leaders make immediate, meaningful change on points such as “breaking systemic barriers that keep people in poverty,” taking climate action now,...
The Best Moments From Los Angeles’ Global Citizen Live
Some of today’s biggest stars, activists and advocacy organizations came together on Saturday (Sept. 25) to raise awareness and spark global change at the annual Global Citizen Festival. Billboard was at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, where Stevie Wonder, Adam Lambert, Chloe x Halle, Demi Lovato, H.E.R., Migos, OneRepublic, Ozuna, The Lumineers and 5 Seconds of Summer took the stage to perform and rally citizens across the planet to demand that governments, major corporations and philanthropists work together to defend the planet and defeat poverty; support the campaign, earn tickets and take action. The event was part of Global Citizen’s so-called “Recovery Plan for the World,” a campaign which focuses on COVID-19, ending the hunger crisis, resuming le...
Global Citizen Festival 2021: How to Stream the Event Live Online
See below for how to watch the Global Citizen Festival online. What Is the Global Citizen Festival? The Global Citizen Festival is one of the main events for Global Citizen, an organization that aims to end extreme poverty in the world by the year 2030. The 24-hour event is part of Global Citizens’ so-called “Recovery Plan for the World,” a campaign which focuses on COVID-19, ending the hunger crisis, resuming learning for all, protecting the planet; and advancing equity. The performers will try to rally citizens across the planet to demand that governments, major corporations and philanthropists work together to defend the planet and defeat poverty; support the campaign, earn tickets and take action. For more, visit globalcitizen.org. Global Citizen Festival 2021: Da...
Davido, Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage Part of Star-Studded Squad for Global Citizen Concert 2021
The Nigerian afrobeat trio of Burna Boy, Davido and Tiwa Savage have been enlisted into the star-studded squad of performers at the 2021 Global Citizen Live Concert. The list also has Femi Kuti, eldest son of late Afrobeat pioneer and Legend, Fela Kuti. The show will be held across 6 continents in 24 hours and the organizers has tagged it “Once-in-a-generation” broadcast. It’s a live stream event is geared towards protecting the planet and defeating poverty according to organizers. The Live Concert will be holding on the 25th of September in cities such as Lagos, New York, Rio De Janiero, Los Angeles, Seoul, Paris, Sydney, and London. Other locations will be revealed later as it covers 6 continents. Some of the artists included in the lineup of stars are; Angelique Kidjo, H.E.R, Keith Urba...
Global Citizen, NSIA set to raise $50 million to combat the effects of pandemic on Nigerians
Wikipedia Global Citizen and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) have partnered to create the Nigeria Solidarity Support Fund (NSSF), to combat the devastating effects of COVID-19 on Nigerians The initiative is to raise an initial fund of $50 million to combat the impact of the pandemic on Nigerians. The fund is also targeted at supporting vulnerable groups, strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare systems, and re-skill the Nigerian youth for a post-COVID era. In a statement on Thursday, Chairman of Global Citizen Nigeria, Mr Babatunde Folawiyo called for the support of all well-meaning Nigerians. Folawiyo said, “now is the time that we can make a difference, whether you are a corporate or an individual, there is a role for you. In order for this fund to be a success, we need the w...
Clean Bandit Announce 12-Hour Virtual House Party to Fight Hunger
In addition to Clean Bandit, the virtual party will feature performances from SOFI TUKKER, Hotel Garuda, and Joel Corry, among others. Clean Bandit has teamed up with the charitable organization Global Citizen for a virtual house party to raise awareness about COVID-19-induced food chain disruptions. Joining the Grammy Award-winning trio is an international cast of talent representing a multitude of different genres. While also entertaining the masses, the artists and organizers hope to send a message to world leaders about the supply chain issues that can lead to a world hunger crisis. The headlining duo is scheduled for two performances—a B2B with Joel Corry and a collaborative set with unannounced special guests. Alongside the headline sets, SOFI TUKKER, Hotel Garuda...
Usher Debuts ‘I Cry’ With Emotional Performance For ‘Global Goal’: Watch
During Global Citizen’s “Global Goal: Unite For Our Future” live stream on Saturday (June 27), Usher performed his heartfelt new single “I Cry.” With powerful lyrics such as “I cry for the sons without fathers and the pain the mothers hold deep inside,” Usher’s new record sends a deep message of empathy and compassion. “If you chose to put yourself on the front lines of protests, if you chose to put yourself on the front lines by way of posting something or reposting something, know that you’re not alone and we can change this,” he previously said to Billboard. “Just know that you’re not alone and that we’re together in this fight.” He added: “I hope that the entire world, Black Americans and those who are Black in other countries, those who receive prej...
Original ‘Hamilton’ Cast to Team Up With Jimmy Fallon & The Roots For ‘Global Goal’ Performance
Global Citizen and the European Commission’s all-star lineup for their “Global Goal: Unite for Our Future” concert just got even better. Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original Broadway cast of Hamilton will team up with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots to perform together during the June 27 event, which will shine a light on how the global coronavirus pandemic has disproportionately impacted marginalized communities. The announcement follows exciting news that the original Broadway production of Hamilton, filmed live on stage, will be streaming exclusively on Disney+ on Friday July 3. Miranda, the Hamilton cast, Fallon and The Roots join previously announced performers Miley Cyrus, Shakira, J Balvin, Justin Bieber and Quavo,&n...
