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The two-hour benefit concert is aimed at raising funds to help children and families in Africa, who are affected by the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, with all proceeds going towards providing for the food and health needs of those most affected.
Says Elba: “We’re taking a moment to shine a light on African arts to benefit the African homeland and its people. 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.” Lola Castro, the World Food Programme regional director for southern Africa, said: “With so many people on the continent acutely food insecure, we are extremely concerned about the prospect of Covid-19 causing a hunger catastrophe.”Made in Africa
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