Band Aid has done a huge amount of good, but Ed Sheeran's right: it's portrayal of the continent where I grew up is outdated, writes ESTHER KRAKUE
Just as Britain no longer sends missionaries overseas to convert benighted inhabitants of far-flung countries, its wrong for ...
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Fuse ODG Calls for Artists to Rethink 'Do They Know It's Christmas'
Fuse ODG encourages artists to reconsider the narrative of the 1984 hit 'Do They Know It's Christmas', which he believes ...
'This little pop song has kept millions of people alive': Bob Geldof defends Band Aid 40 as musicians distance themselves from 'colonial' Christmas single that is 'harmfu…
Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG are among those who have criticised the song Do They Know It's Christmas? ahead of a 40th anniversary ...
Speak up against Band Aid Christmas hit, British-Ghanian singer tells music stars
British-Ghanaian musician Fuse ODG has urged other artists to follow in the steps of Ed Sheeran and speak up about the 1984 ...
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Ed Sheeran claims vocals were used without permission after Band Aid 40 release
Ed Sheeran has claimed he did not give his permission for his vocals to be used on the new Band Aid 40 release alongside ...
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Fuse ODG Calls for Rethink on Iconic Christmas Song
the song's lyrics have been critiqued for portraying Africa in a negative light. Despite the funds raised supporting ...
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Ed Sheeran wouldn’t have approved vocals for new Band Aid track
A debate is breaking out over plans to release a new version of Band Aid’s charity single ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ which combines vocals from all four previous versions into an ‘ultimate mix’.
Band Aid 40: time to change the tune?
The 40th anniversary of Band Aid will bring with it a new opportunity to raise money for charity this Christmas. Over the ...
G20 leaders flag global conflicts, cooperation at Rio summit
Leaders from the Group of 20 major economies on Monday issued a joint statement highlighting the suffering caused by ...
Ed Sheeran’s Band Aid 2024 Rejection: Lessons In Reclaiming Narratives
Ed Sheeran's Band Aid stance highlights a shift in leadership: reject performative gestures, empower autonomy, and amplify unheard voices for real impact and relevance.
Ed Sheeran Distances Himself From Controversial Christmas Song
Speaking about the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Sheeran said that his "understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed." ...