The Ghanaian-English singer and rapper said that Band Aid’s messaging “perpetuate[s] damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth, tourism, and investment”.

The singer’s statement was featured in a repost of a story by rapper Fuse ODG, who said that he “refused” to be a part of the Band Aid 30 version as he feels the song perpetuates “damaging ...

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Band-Aids were worn in solidarity with the rapper, songs were sung word-for-word and thoughts of encouragement were shouted from the audience. By Mariah Taylor October 28, 2016 ...

Scroll to watch the Band Aid 30 video. The British-Ghanaian rapper has set up his own movement, T.I.N.A (This Is New Africa) to help raise the profile of Africa and Africans in a more positive way.

Over the years, Band Aid has brought an all-star group of musicians together to record the song “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” for charity. The original version arrived in 1989, and other ...

Sheeran also shared a statement by Ghanaian-British songwriters and rapper Fuse ODG, who has sharply criticized Band Aid’s efforts and refused to participate in the 2014 version of the song.

We Know It's Christmas (Band Aid Reply) is "not just a song" but "a statement", says the rapper.

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The star cited comments by rapper Fuse ODG who accused Band Aid of causing harm by “perpetuating damaging stereotypes” of Africa. Live Aid promoter Harvey Goldsmith dismissed Band Aid’s ...

Band Aid has done a huge amount of good, but Ed Sheeran's right: it's portrayal of the continent where I grew up is outdated, writes ESTHER KRAKUE. ... The rapper Fuse ODG, ...

The Ghanaian-English singer and rapper said that Band Aid’s messaging “perpetuate[s] damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth, tourism, and investment”.