Zuko Komisa

- African stars Tyla and Ayra Starr will perform at the Global Citizen Festival in New York on 27 September.
- The event highlights African talent and focuses on key global issues like energy access and education.
- The festival blends music with activism, offering free tickets for public engagement.
African music sensations Tyla and Ayra Starr are set to take centre stage at the Global Citizen Festival on 27 September at Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York.
The event, hosted by long-time Global Citizen Ambassador Hugh Jackman, will spotlight African voices both on stage and in its advocacy campaigns.
The acclaimed artists will perform alongside global music icons Shakira, The Weeknd, and Mariah the Scientist, underscoring the festival’s increasing focus on African artistry and the continent’s pivotal role in global cultural and development agendas.
The Global Citizen Festival is renowned for its unique blend of entertainment and activism, offering free tickets to fans who engage in actions supporting global development goals. This year’s campaign has three key objectives:
- Delivering energy access to 1 million Africans: The festival aims to raise $1.5 billion for clean energy solutions, including training 50,000 young Africans in energy-related skills.
- Protecting 30 million hectares of the Amazon Rainforest: In partnership with Re:wild, Global Citizen seeks to mobilise $200 million to aid Indigenous communities in preserving the Amazon.
- Providing education for 30,000 children worldwide: Through the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, $100 million is being raised to ensure access to quality education in over 150 countries.
Global Citizen will also promote civic engagement, aiming to register 40,000 volunteers who can earn tickets by mentoring youth and supporting local causes.
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