I’m glad my criticism of Bob Geldof’s Band Aid charity single for Africa caused a storm. Here’s why I did it | Fuse ODG
Band Aid was well meaning, but it has done more harm than good. Now the diaspora is taking back control of the narrativeFuse ODG is a British-Ghanaian Afrobeats artistThis Christmas, something significant is unfolding. I believe that in decades to come, the world will look back at the 2024 festive season as a key moment when Africans took back control of their narrative.Earlier this month, I shared a short video expressing my shock and disbelief at the news that Bob Geldof was releasing a super-mix of the Band Aid single Do They Know It’s Christmas? to mark its 40th anniversary. Alongside this, the BBC announced a documentary to celebrate it. This moment has sparked a much-needed conversation about the outdated and harmful messaging embedded in the lyrics and imagery of the song. Continue reading...
Band Aid was well meaning, but it has done more harm than good. Now the diaspora is taking back control of the narrative
- Fuse ODG is a British-Ghanaian Afrobeats artist
This Christmas, something significant is unfolding. I believe that in decades to come, the world will look back at the 2024 festive season as a key moment when Africans took back control of their narrative.
Earlier this month, I shared a short video expressing my shock and disbelief at the news that Bob Geldof was releasing a super-mix of the Band Aid single Do They Know It’s Christmas? to mark its 40th anniversary. Alongside this, the BBC announced a documentary to celebrate it. This moment has sparked a much-needed conversation about the outdated and harmful messaging embedded in the lyrics and imagery of the song.
