“Do They Know It’s Christmas“, the Bob Geldof-led Band Aid 30 charity single is reportedly the fastest selling single of the year in the UK. The song is also currently the Number 1 song in the UK.
All proceeds from the single are going towards efforts to curb Ebola in West Africa. So why are people complaining?
The UK Independent reports that “Damon Albarn suggested the song patronises Africa, while Lily Allen called the collective effort “smug”.” Emeli Sandé whose father is from Zambia and features on the song, has now lashed out against the lyrics. Stating that she suggested rewrites which were rejected.
While some people agree that the lyrics evoke Africa as a dark place in need of help, others point out that the spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa is a catastrophic situation. With over 5000 dead and entire countries in disarray. Therefore, lyrics and political correctness do not matter, as long as people are being helped.
BellaNaijarians, We will love to hear your view!
Watch the video and check out the lyrics below.http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=-w7jyVHocTk
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