Black Coffee, Taylor Swift, JLo, Celine Dion headline Global Citizen coronavirus concert
Updated | By Poelano Malema
The show will be broadcasted on several international television networks and streaming platforms over the weekend.
The World Health Organisation together with Lady Gaga and Global Citizen organisation will be hosting 'The One World Together at Home' event featuring several international stars.
People from all over the world will be entertained by some of their favourite musicians, sports stars, actors, and media personalities in the comfort of their own homes.
The show is aimed at fighting against the coronavirus pandemic and recognising the efforts of workers on the front lines of the outbreak.
READ: Lady Gaga asks world leaders to fund coronavirus vaccine
Not only will there be entertainment, but stories from doctors, nurses, and grocery store workers.
Some of the artists who will be performing include Lady Gaga, Jeniffer Lopez, DJ Black Coffee, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Elton John, John Legend and Alicia Keys.
Ellen DeGeneres, British Formula One racing champion Lewis Hamilton, US women’s World Cup soccer player Megan Rapinoe, and World Cup skier Lindsey Vonn are also some of the people on the line-up.
South Africa's very own actor Nomzamo Mbatha is also part.
READ: Nomzamo Mbatha slays in no make-up quarantine photo
Catch the show on Saturday 18 April at 2.pm EST. It will be broadcasted on popular streaming platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and TIDAL.
🚨BIG NEWS: We’ve just announced MORE ARTISTS for One World: #TogetherAtHome, including @JLo, @Oprah, @taylorswift13, and more. Tune in on April 18 to join the fight against the COVID-19 crisis: https://t.co/UiNeGUFpKd pic.twitter.com/cIcDu6zsTd
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) April 14, 2020
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