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 ...

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) ...

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’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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Fuse ODG releases 'alternative' to Band Aid called We Know It's Christmas. The rapper said his new song is a "celebration" of a shift towards Africans "redefining the narrative" after he ...

Band Aid may have raised more than £150m in the past four decades to help Africa, but some are saying the charity's song Do They Know It's Christmas? is increasingly outdated and even 'harmful ...

Band Aid has done a huge amount of good, but Ed Sheeran's right: it's portrayal of the continent where I grew up is outdated, writes ESTHER KRAKUE.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

Ed Sheeran, who participated in the 2014 recording, has said he is sorry his voice is part of the 2024 version. He says he was inspired to criticize the song by the rapper Fuse ODG.