Question

‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ was a charity song to raise money for which African country?

Answer 1

"Do They Know It's Christmas?" was a charity song created by the supergroup Band Aid in 1984 to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, Africa. The song, written primarily by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, included contributions from famous musicians such as Bono, Sting, Phil Collins, and Boy George. The release of the song marked the beginning of a new era of celebrity activism, and it became one of the biggest-selling singles of all time. The proceeds from the song were used to finance humanitarian work in Ethiopia and other parts of Africa.

Answer 2

"Do They Know It's Christmas?" was a charity song written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for Ethiopia during the 1983–1985 famine. The song was released in 1984 and was a huge success, reaching number one in the UK Singles Chart and becoming the best-selling single of all time in the UK. It has since become a Christmas classic and has been covered by many artists, including Band Aid 20 and Coldplay.