MTV Base, through their YouTube page will be broadcasting live a mega music concert on the 25th of May 2020 at 6pm (CAT) AND ON THE MTV Base channel 322 at 9pm (CAT).
The show Dubbed Africa Day Benefit concert is aimed at commemorating the African Day and also raising awareness on the COVID-19, it also aims to raise funds towards the health and nutritional needs of Children and families most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa.
The celebrations of the African day commemorates the historic formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) on 25 May 1963, which is the precursor to the African Union (AU).
The 2-hour virtual cross-continent concert hosted by British actor, Idris Elba will see performance of Elba alongside a host of African music stars.
The star studded line-up for the live YouTube concert includes Grammy-award winning Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo, Kenya’s Afro-pop group Sauti Sol, South African stars Sho Madjozi, AKA and Nasty C, Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade and Teniola Apata.
Others include StoneBwoy & M.anifest from Ghana, Tanzanian musician Diamond Platnumz, and Congolese star Fally Ipupa.
The celebrity actor and also musician is one of the many celebrities who reported infection by the virus during its early outbreak stages and well recovered in March, hence it is also a platform to give hope and shed share awareness on the same.
“A continent of this size should find a way to dig deep and stand up for one another at a time like this. It’s important for the future and history will not forget,” said Idris ahead of the concert.
This two - hour concert will also do the most for African art scene and for the benefit of African nations.
“We’re pleased to be part of the #AfricaDay Benefit concert going down next week Monday, to raise funds for COVID 19,” shared Kenya’s Sauti Sol through their instagram page.
The concert is trending under the hash tags #AloneTogether and #AfricaDay Benefit Concert on all social media platforms.
Several initiatives have been launched to support the efforts of African governments and the World Health Organisation (WHO) since the COVID-19 outbreak.
The benefit concert will also be made available after Africa Day to encourage individuals and organisations to continue pledging towards funds for this ongoing humanitarian crisis.
