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Africa Day  Benefit Concert  2022

Africa Day Concert 2022 Hosted By Idris Elba, Busiswa and D'banj

Streamed live on May 25, 2022
This year’s concert will celebrate African voices on YouTube. The global event will stream on YouTube at 18:00WAT/19:00CAT/13:00ET/10:00PT.

The concert will be a Pan African event featuring trailblazing African stars from across the continent. Hosted by Idris Elba, Busiswa and D'banj.

A rundown of all the artists confirmed to perform at the Africa Day Concert 2022 include:​​​​​​​
● Busiswa (South Africa)
● Ckay (Nigeria)
● Davido (Nigeria)
● Dbanj (Nigeria)
● Drizilik (Sierra Leone)
● Innoss'B (Congo)
● Mayorkun (Nigeria)
● Reekado Banks (Nigeria)
● Yemi Alade (Nigeria)
● Zuchu (Tanzania)



Africa Day  Benefit Concert  2021

Africa Day Concert 2021 Hosted By Idris Elba  | MTV Base Africa

MTV Base In Partnership with YouTube, and Idris Elba announce the return of the AFRICA DAY CONCERT 2021, which will be hosted by Golden Globe and SAG winner, Idris Elba this Africa Day, 25th of May.

The virtual concert will be a Pan African event featuring trailblazing African stars from across the continent. Artists will perform on multiple stages from Lagos to Johannesburg in an event that will be streamed to a global audience on YouTube.

A rundown of all the artists confirmed to perform at the Africa Day Concert 2021 in partnership with YouTube include:
● Bahati (Kenya)
● Bella Shmurda (Nigeria)
● Blaq Diamond (South Africa)
● Elaine (South Africa)
● Focalistic (South Africa)
● Gyakie (Ghana)
● Omah Lay (Nigeria)
● Suspect 95 (Ivory Coast)
● Teni (Nigeria)
● Zuchu (Tanzania)



Africa Day  Benefit Concert  2020


In celebration of Africa Day 2020, ViacomCBS Networks Africa and YouTube in partnership with Idris Elba are hosting.


“Africa Day Benefit Concert At Home”
This special programming will raise funds to support food and health needs for children and families in Africa affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the World Food Programme and UNICEF who are supporting COVID-affected communities across Africa.

Performances: Adekunle Gold; AKA; Afro B; Angelique Kidjo; Bebe Cool; Burna Boy; Busiswa; C4 Pedro; Davido; Diamond Platnumz; DJ Maphorisa & Kabza De Small; Fally Ipupa; Ismael Lo; Kida Kudz; Ladysmith Black Mambazo; M.anifest; Nandy; Ndlovu Youth Choir; Nasty C; Niniola; Reekado Banks; Salif Keita; Sauti Sol; Seun Kuti; Sho Madjozi; Stonebwoy; Teni; Tisaw Savage; Toofan; Yemi Alade Special Appearances: Anthony Hamilton; Falz; Fat Joe; French Montana; Irene Agbontaen; Ludacris; Masai Ujiri; Nomzamo Mbatha; Omari Hardwick; Pearl Thusi; Rotimi; Sean Paul; Serge Ibaka; Trevor Noah; Vanessa Mdee; Winston Duke; Yvonne Chaka Chaka

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