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    John Legend performs onstage during Global Citizen's Move Afrika: Kigali at BK Arena on February 21, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda.
    Latest
    27 February 2025

    Op-Ed: How John Legend's Rwanda Concert Challenges the Politics of Boycotts

    With growing scrutiny over Rwanda’s alleged support for M23 rebels, many are asking artists to boycott performing in the country. But do such boycotts work, or do they punish the wrong people?

    African recipients of the Global Citizen Prize 2024, (L-R) Andrew Ddembe, Lydia Charles Moyo and Olivier Bahemuke Ndoole.
    11 April 2024

    Three Africans Among Recipients of Global Citizen Prize 2024

    The prize honors individuals who have championed and elevated their communities' most vulnerable, with a dedicated award ceremony happening during the Global Citizen NOW summit, scheduled for next month.

    A general view of the audience during the Kendrick Lamar performance during the Lollapalooza Paris Festival - Day Three on July 23, 2023 in Paris, France.
    Latest
    06 November 2023

    Kendrick Lamar’s pgLang is Launching an African Touring Circuit With the Global Citizen Team

    Kendrick Lamar's company, pgLang, and Global Citizen are joining forces to create a touring circuit in Africa, fostering global artist presence and bridging the continent's music scene with the world.

    Usher
    Continental
    26 September 2022

    Accra Came Out in Full Force for Global Citizen 2022

    More than 20,000 fans appeared at the free show at the Black Star Square in Accra, which was headlined by American R&B artists Usher and SZA.

    How To Apply For Global Citizen's Latest Fellowship Programme
    News
    21 May 2021

    How To Apply For Global Citizen's Latest Fellowship Programme

    Nigerian and South African youth between 21 and 25 are invited to apply for an opportunity of a lifetime offered by the Global Citizen Fellowship Programme.

    Global Citizen - OkayAfrica
    News
    16 April 2021

    Global Citizen's Upcoming Concert Will Support African Healthcare Workers

    Global Citizen's upcoming 'VAX LIVE' online concert is set to raise funds for at least 6.5 million African healthcare workers to become vaccinated amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

    Check Out Fela Kuti x Online Ceramics' New Merch Drop
    Arts + Culture
    18 November 2020

    Check Out Fela Kuti x Online Ceramics' New Merch Drop

    The afrobeat legend's estate has repurposed, reinterpreted and rebirthed some of his most iconic album artworks through this new merch drop.

    Global Citizen announces more artists for its One World: Together at Home concert.
    News
    15 April 2020

    Global Citizen Adds More Artists to Line-Up for 'One World: Together at Home' Concert

    Lupita Nyong'o, Sho Madjozi, Cassper Nyovest, Black Coffee and more are all set to appear in Global Citizen's upcoming 'One World: Together at Home' concert.

    Burna Boy (left) and Idris Elba (right).
    News
    07 April 2020

    Burna Boy and Idris Elba Set to Star in Global Citizen Concert

    Global Citizen's upcoming 'One World: Together At Home' concert, which aims to support healthcare workers at the frontlines of the global coronavirus outbreak, will feature an array of artists and celebrities.

    Watch Trevor Noah Visit His Grandmother in Soweto to Discuss His Upbringing, Apartheid And Nelson Mandela
    South Africa
    04 December 2018

    Watch Trevor Noah Visit His Grandmother in Soweto to Discuss His Upbringing, Apartheid And Nelson Mandela

    Heartwarming. <3

    Beyoncé Brought the House Down at Global Citizen Festival As Her Stunning Outfits Took Center Stage
    Style
    03 December 2018

    Beyoncé Brought the House Down at Global Citizen Festival As Her Stunning Outfits Took Center Stage

    Queen Bey did not disappoint rocking outfits connecting to the continent while performing at 'Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100.' Here are our favorite looks.

    Global Citizen Attendees Share Harrowing Stories of Being Stranded & Robbed After Concert
    News
    03 December 2018

    Global Citizen Attendees Share Harrowing Stories of Being Stranded & Robbed After Concert

    Many took to Twitter to share stories of being attacked while waiting at a nearby garage while police did nothing.

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