2023-09-24 02:28:00
Thousands of people gathered in the cold and rain in New York on Saturday to attend the Global Citizen festival in support of international development aid. Jungkook and Anitta performed as the opening act of this musical marathon.
Spectators went wild when Jungkook of K-pop group BTS performed his most famous hits, including ‘Still With You’. Dressed in faded jeans and a brown shirt, the South Korean singer reminded his fans of the need to make an impact together to ensure that everyone, everywhere has access to basic rights like food and education’.
Earlier, Brazilian singer Anitta let loose on stage with her impressive twerks and dance show, performing hits such as her recent ‘Funk Rave’. Brazil’s biggest pop star has drawn attention to the importance of protecting the Amazon rainforest. She is ‘the lungs of our planet’, she said.
At the same time as the UN
Rappers such as Busta Rhymes and Common paid tribute to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, which is one of several events held in New York in recent months.
Headliners Lauryn Hill and the Red Hot Chili Peppers were also scheduled to perform.
This festival, which has taken place since 2012 when world leaders gather in New York during the UN General Assembly, offers free tickets to activists who commit to taking action, such as writing to their leaders to call for an increase in international development aid.
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