Written, recorded, produced and released by
Africans for Africans, a new anthem of unity will today (17 September)
be revealed to Africa and the world! The star-studded cast includes
Mafikizolo (South Africa), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Diamond (Tanzania),
Sauti Sol (Kenya), Toofan (Togo), Becca and Sarkodie (Ghana). It
features verses in English, French, Swahili, Pidgin and Zulu.
This
song “Tell Everybody” attempts to ignite the political passions of
young people to hold their leaders to account in meeting the Global
Goals: to end extreme poverty, fight inequality and fix climate change
by 2030.The single will be released by Universal Music for download on
iTunes and Apple Music. Both Universal Music and iTunes, alongside the
artists and producers have waived their royalties and all proceeds will
be donated to charity.
The music video
can be viewed on the Tell Everybody YouTube site where viewers are also
invited to join the movement to ensure their leaders deliver the Global
Goals in the years to come.
“Tell
Everybody” is Africa’s contribution to the ambitious global initiative
to get the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to everyone on the
planet within 7 days of being adopted by all the world’s leaders on 25
September.
Mafikizolo’s Theo Kgosinkwe
and Nhlanhla Nciza said, “As artists we have the opportunity to reach so
many people, and an obligation to give them more than music, more than
entertainment but to educate and empower them as well. This is our gift
and our privilege.
“It’s the rhythm of Africa, the beat of the
youth and the message to every corner of the continent of a new
tomorrow.” – Yemi Alade
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