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Fuse ODG Challenges Band Aid’s Legacy
As the iconic charity song Band Aid marks its 40th anniversary, British-Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG has reignited a conversation about the song’s portrayal of Africa. Originally released in 1984 toRead
Band-Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas' depicts Africa in a negative light - Fuse ODG strongly argues
UK-based Ghanaian musician Fuse ODG has strongly criticised 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', a controversial song by Bob Geldolf’s ‘Band Aid’.
Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG rebuke Band Aid charity song. We ask Kenyans to weigh in
The singers have criticized "They Don't Know It's Christmas" for perpetuating "damaging stereotypes" of Africans as a charity case. Bob Geldof defends the song. We went to Kibera for comments.
Here’s Why Band Aid’s New Remix of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Has Fuse ODG & Ed Sheeran Speaking Out
In 1984, a group of British and Irish music stars came together to record “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” The song, inspired by Ethiopia’s famine, was spearheaded by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure under the name Band Aid.
Band Aid: Fuse ODG says documentary dehumanises African people
GRAMMY-WINNING artist Fuse ODG has criticised the BBC for releasing a documentary about Band Aid, saying it dehumanises African people. Band Aid – which was formed by Sir Bob Geldof- released its charity single ‘ Do They Know its Christmas?’ to raise money following the catastrophic famine in Ethiopia in 1984.
Sir Bob Geldof responds to Fuse ODG’s Band Aid criticism
CNN interviews Sir Bob Geldof about the re-release of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ song, to mark the 40th anniversary of the original. The singer and political activist responds to criticism of the re-release,
Band Aid stars hit out at Ed Sheeran over vocal permission complaint on charity single
Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and the song’s producer, Trevor Horn, defended the intentions behind the charity single ...
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Negative images from Band Aid did 'more bad than good' for Africa, rapper Fuse ODG tells LBC
Negative images from Band Aid did "more bad than good" for Africa, rapper Fuse ODG has said. Speaking to LBC's Nick Ferrari ...
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Bob Geldof says he will chat to Ed Sheeran after his criticism of charity single
Bob Geldof has said he will chat to Ed Sheeran following his criticism of the charity Band Aid single Do They Know It’s ...
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Bob Geldof Defends “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” After Ed Sheeran Criticism
Ed Sheeran says he would have ‘respectfully’ declined the request of re-using his vocals on the 40th anniversary version of ...
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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 ...
Bob Geldof responds to Ed Sheeran statement on Band Aid song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
Bob Geldof has responded after British pop star Ed Sheeran said he had changed his stance on Band Aid charity single “Do They ...
Bob Geldof defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran criticism
Band Aid founder Bob Geldof defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran's criticism of 40-year-old holiday ...
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Inside the Headlines: Entertainment's Global Pulse
Entertainment news highlights feature Jon M. Chu's 'Wicked' worldwide tour, Fuse ODG urging artists against stereotypes, ...