The biggest Global Citizen performances
Global Citizen took place in Ghana and New York over the weekend. We look at how the big stars entertained the audience.
Global Citizen is celebrating ten years of impacting lives all of the world.
The festival is aimed at raising funds to help eradicate poverty.
It took place in New York and Accra.
South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, and Danai Gurira were amongst those who featured at this year's event.
Usher, SZA, Gyakie, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Stormzy, Tems, and Uncle Waffles headlined the Ghana event, while Metallica, Charlie Puth, Jonas Brothers, Maneskin, Mariah Carey, Mickey Guyton, and Rosalia performed in NYC.
READ: Mariah Carey and Metallica to headline 2022 Global Citizen Festival
Watch the performances below.
Tems
Nigeria's talented singer, songwriter, and performer Tems wowed the audience at Global Citizen.
She sang 'Essence', 'Damages', and 'Crazy Things'.
Tems also got to perform 'No Woman, No Cry' - a Bob Marley song which she covered in the trailer for 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.'
Global citizen in Ghana!!!
— TEMS (@temsbaby) September 22, 2022
Seee you soon🕊🇬🇭
.@temsbaby performing “Essence” as Opener for her Global Citizen Fest performance 🔥🔥🔥🕊️🦅pic.twitter.com/vdVXuu6c3J
— Tems info (@Temsinfo) September 24, 2022
Usher
Usher first performed on a Global Citizen stage in 2015.
The R&B legend performed at the Global Citizen Festival at the Black Star Square in Accra, Ghana on Saturday.
Some of the songs he got to perform included 'Yeah' and 'Nice and Slow'.
He featured Tiwa Savage and Pheelz on stage as surprise acts.
Usher just brought out @oxladeofficial at the Global Citizen’s Concert in Accra!!!!
— Gracey Mae (@_graceymae) September 25, 2022
My GOATs 🥺🥺🥺🥺 pic.twitter.com/A2v6SPquU7
Mariah Carey
The singer performed her hit singles, including 'We Belong Together' and 'Hero'.
Wearing a see-through Rani Zakhem mermaid gown, she also got to perform 'Always Be My Baby' and 'Obsessed'.
Speaking about her song 'Hero', which became a 9/11 song, the singer said it now has a special meaning for her.
“I was listening to that song again, in light of more current issues … particularly the status of women in our country and around the world.
"I’m so proud of everything this generation is doing to make the strides for equality for all … whether it be race- or gender-related,” she said.
Watch her perform below:
mariah carey performing at the global citizen festival and randomly bringing up the 9/11 twin towers attacks saying “no no no no well you don’t wanna hear about 9/11” while the crowd says “what?” pic.twitter.com/oEHjufAUSE
— média (@selenasbirkins) September 25, 2022
Charlie Puth
'Left and Right' was one of the fan favourites at this year's Global Citizen.
Watch Charlie Puth perform below:
I’m so excited to join @GlblCtzn for #GlobalCitizenFestival, a festival with a mission to defend the planet and defeat poverty. Don’t miss it! Watch the show here: https://t.co/gHkicxwEDu
— Charlie Puth (@charlieputh) September 24, 2022
Charlie Puth performing “Left and Right” at Global Citizen Festival in NYC:#LeftandRight #CharliePuth #Jungkook pic.twitter.com/T0Pr2wgAz5
— 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀∞⁷ ♡ (Rest) (@_RapperJK) September 25, 2022
Stormzy, Yaw Tog, and Kwesi Arthur
One of the biggest collaborations of the night was when Stormzy, Yaw Tog, and Kwesi Arthur took to the stage together.
Watch the performance below:
Stormzy , Yaw Tog and Kwesi Arthur ❤️🫶🏻🇬🇭
— taadiboy 🇬🇭 (@taadibanyinbagh) September 24, 2022
LEGENDARY NIGHT 💥💥#globalcitizensfestival #GlobalCitizen #Soree pic.twitter.com/EYZeOqUR0g
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