Nigerian celebrities unite for a special rendition of Michael Jackson & Lionel Richie’s timeless song ‘We Are The World’.
In honor of the 2024 Children’s Day, several celebrities from various fields collaborated on a cover of the iconic goodwill single ‘We Are The World’.
The Nigerian celebrity cover was orchestrated by Content Creator and Actor Enioluwa Adeoluwa alongside veteran Actress Kate Henshaw.
Among the stars who participated in the cover are Sola Sobowale, Hilda Bassey, Fathia Balogun, Toyin Abraham, Shaffy Bello, Odunlade Adekola, Eniola Korty, Toke Makinwa, Waje, Korede Bello, 2024 AMVCA winner Chimezie Imo, VeeKeee James, and others.
“We all joined forces to sing ‘We Are The World,’ originally composed by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, to celebrate the children in Nigeria on our country’s Children’s Day. We hope you enjoy this rendition. Please leave a prayer for our children before you go,” the YouTube caption reads.
‘We Are The World’ holds a significant place in music history. Originally written in 1985 by music legends Michael Jackson & Lionel Ritchie, the song was performed by numerous American music stars of that era.
Titled ‘USA for Africa’, the song was produced by the legendary Quincy Jones to draw global attention to the famine in Ethiopia.
In 2010, the song was covered by 25 celebrities assembled by Haitian star Wyclef Jean to highlight the impact of the earthquake in his home country.
Since its debut in 1985, ‘We Are The World’ has remained a powerful call to action for social justice, particularly in addressing issues concerning children.
