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The Independent on MSNBob Geldof rejects idea that Live Aid was part of a ‘white saviour complex’Bob Geldof rejects idea that Live Aid was part of a ‘white saviour complex’ - The musician and activist admitted that he ...
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‘White saviours’ and warlords: Inside the Band Aid backlash - MSNThe Band Aid Charitable Trust has raised more than £140 million since the first song was released to combat the Ethiopian famine in December 1984, and Geldof is not shy in pointing out that it ...
The Boomtown Rats singer who fund-raised millions to help the Ethiopian famine says that rock 'n' roll has lost its romance ...
Musician and political activist Bob Geldof has heard the criticisms. That Band Aid allegedly perpetuates stereotypes. The “white savior” controversy. The pop stars who no longer want to be ...
When Band Aid recorded a single to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia, the supergroup famously sang: "Do they know it's Christmas time at all?" Ethiopians follow the ancient Julian calendar ...
Dressed in white, embroidered Tigrayan robes, Birhan says: “Band Aid has changed so many people’s lives. “The children here are very thankful. But we need more help for these kids and others ...
It's been 10 years since the last revival of Band Aid, so of course the fundraiser is returning for a 40th anniversary release that will battle it out for Christmas number one. This time, there's a ...
Band Aid's massively popular 1984 hit raised around £8m for famine relief in Ethiopia and ... in recent years it has also been "condemned" as "the most high-profile example of white saviourhood ...
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