Global Citizen Festival

Global Citizen To Partner With Stonebwoy’s The Livingstone Foundation For Move Afrika Campaign

Global Citizen To Partner With Stonebwoy’s The Livingstone Foundation For Move Afrika Campaign

Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organisation, has partnered with Stonebwoy’s charity organisation The Livingstone Foundation (TLF), as part of its forthcoming Move Afrika: Ghana campaign. The partnership aims to support TLF’s mission and enable the organization to continue to scale its work across the country and globally. The Livingstone Foundation was, ”Selected based on its reach, demonstrated impact, presence across diverse regions in Ghana, and focus particularly in the areas of women’s and children’s health”, Global Citizen said. Through this collaboration, Global Citizen aims to promote and amplify the capacity of TLF to further its missions and enhance…
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Global Citizen Festival’s $4 Million Demand Sparks Debate In Cash-Strapped Ghana

Global Citizen Festival’s $4 Million Demand Sparks Debate In Cash-Strapped Ghana

The Global Citizen Festival, renowned for its star-studded lineups and powerful advocacy for social change, has set its sights on Ghana as the next host country. However, the festival's demand for $4 million in financial support from the Ghanaian government is set to ignite a fierce debate within the nation. The Ministry of Finance, acutely aware of Ghana's current economic challenges, has expressed significant hesitation in agreeing to the hefty sum. Officials from the ministry have urged the presidency to resist the pressure from Global Citizen, emphasizing the need to prioritize the country’s more immediate fiscal responsibilities. "We recognize the…
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My Performance At The Global Citizen Festival Is My Best Ever – Gyakie

My Performance At The Global Citizen Festival Is My Best Ever – Gyakie

Ghanaian singer/songwriter Gyakie has said her performance at the Global Citizen Festival is the best in her music career. The winner of Headies Best West African Artiste of the Year award said she has seen mean comments about her performance and attire but is not worried. https://www.instagram.com/p/CgKR-lxs7_B/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=75909968-208c-4812-a1d9-364a70e824fc Gyakie stressed on the 3FM Drive with Giovani that trolls came out on social media to share their opinion, but that does not affect her because they are just opinions. The Waka Waka singer said while people were trolling him online, she had a lot of requests from industry players and other musicians to work with…
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Free Unlimited Water Refills…- Global Citizen Festival Sets Precedence

Free Unlimited Water Refills…- Global Citizen Festival Sets Precedence

For a crowd of concert-goers of that magnitude, Global Citizen has raised the standards of concerts in Ghana. Aside from making sure people enjoy only the best sounds, Global Citizen Festival had free water bottles and refill stations dotted over the venue. https://twitter.com/GeorgeSalia_/status/1574005003315986434?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1574005003315986434%7Ctwgr%5Ea380f8093b508c3e0dca310e3654beb5e22ad6f7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F3news.com%2Ffree-unlimited-water-refills-global-citizen-festival-sets-precedence%2F Ghana has had its fair share of concert mishaps from terrible sounds, technical inadequacies, security loopholes and general unforeseen challenges. But since last Saturday night, the Global Citizen Festival has been the talk of the town for its exemplary event management and execution. https://twitter.com/brown_berry23/status/1574336145189904384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1574336145189904384%7Ctwgr%5Ea380f8093b508c3e0dca310e3654beb5e22ad6f7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F3news.com%2Ffree-unlimited-water-refills-global-citizen-festival-sets-precedence%2F Some patrons took to social media to share their experiences, hoping that local event…
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No Artiste Was Paid To Perform At Global Citizen Festival – Organizers

No Artiste Was Paid To Perform At Global Citizen Festival – Organizers

CEO of Big Ideas Consultants, Kojo Poku, has cleared that no artist billed to perform at the Global Citizens Festival was paid. Kojo Poku said the event was charity-driven, and everyone who contributed to its success did that out of a willing heart. https://twitter.com/tv3_ghana/status/1574115898486673413?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1574115898486673413%7Ctwgr%5E2f3fccc8d1036d51005c4d865a8ff1aa570e0d46%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F3news.com%2Fno-artiste-was-paid-to-perform-at-global-citizen-festival-organizers%2F However, he added that all artistes will benefit immensely from the exposure. Kojo Poku explained that Global Citizen is a charity organization with a network of world leaders and influential personalities. And people who contribute to it use it as leverage for other beneficial projects. https://twitter.com/tv3_ghana/status/1574110957164445696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1574110957164445696%7Ctwgr%5E2f3fccc8d1036d51005c4d865a8ff1aa570e0d46%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2F3news.com%2Fno-artiste-was-paid-to-perform-at-global-citizen-festival-organizers%2F When asked how Ghanaian artists were sorted for the event, Kojo…
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I Am Touched – Daddy Lumba Acknowledges Stormzy’s Tribute At Global Citizen Festival

I Am Touched – Daddy Lumba Acknowledges Stormzy’s Tribute At Global Citizen Festival

Legendary highlife musician Daddy Lumba says he is grateful to have had Ghanaian-British rapper Stormzy honour him at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival. In a post on Facebook, he noted that it was heartwarming and humbling to see the gesture made by Stormzy in front of thousands of crowds at the Black Star Square. This comes after one of the UK’s best rappers, Stormzy, graced the Global Citizen Festival stage in a Daddy Lumba shirt. On the shirt, the faces of the ‘Aben Wo Aha’ hitmaker in his prime was boldly printed at the front. https://twitter.com/GlblCtzn/status/1574090369066835974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1574090369066835974%7Ctwgr%5E447252a2792324859bf4488b6604232e4a36edd3%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.myjoyonline.com%2Fi-am-touched-daddy-lumba-acknowledges-stormzys-tribute-at-global-citizen-festival%2F Acknowledging Stormzy’s actions, Daddy…
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And Ghana Gave The World A Dazzling Global Citizen Festival Experience

And Ghana Gave The World A Dazzling Global Citizen Festival Experience

The jeers, cheers, thrills, excitement, and of course, electric performances thundered the Black Star Square at the Global Citizen Festival yesterday. And once again, Ghana proved its mettle by giving patrons and the world a memorable and colourful experience that will stick in people's minds for a very long time at the Global Citizen Festival. It was the country's first-ever Global Citizen Festival which also marked the 65th anniversary of independence. As such, the festival was geared toward bringing together artistes and world leaders to achieve an ambitious policy agenda focused on empowering girls and women, defending the planet, and creating change.…
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$1bn Prosperity Fund Launched To Boost Infrastructural Development

$1bn Prosperity Fund Launched To Boost Infrastructural Development

Ghana and South Africa have launched an African Prosperity Fund, a joint initiative by the two countries, to deploy $1billion to fund projects for economic inclusion and financial participation. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo announced the launch at the Global Citizen Festival in Accra last Saturday night. The fund will focus on projects, including infrastructural development, financial access for the participation of women and the youth, education, health care, technology and sustainability, for the benefit of Africa’s 1.3billion people. The festival Organised by the international advocacy organization, Global Citizen, the festival, which took the form of a concert, sought to…
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