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”.

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 ...

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”.

Band Aid founder Bob Geldof defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran's criticism of 40-year-old holiday hit. ... Rapper 'loves Scarlet Envy,' rep says (exclusive) ...

Band Aid has done a huge amount of good, but Ed Sheeran's right: it's portrayal of the continent where I grew up is outdated, writes ESTHER KRAKUE.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

Band Aid’s latest track blends voices from Band Aid (1984), Band Aid 20 (2004) ... citing a post by British-Ghanaian rapper Fuse ODG that criticised foreign aid in Africa. ...

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Bob Geldof has defended his Band Aid charity single against criticism, including Ed Sheeran’s complaint last week that he would not have added his vocals to a new mix had he been asked. This ...

It's the 40th anniversary of Band Aid this year. A new mix of the original charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas' and the 30th anniversary version has been released - but not everyone's ...