Opinion: Not another revival of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’

40 years ago, Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was initially released as a rock charity single. As a film enthusiast and music lover, I can’t help but reflect on how this iconic song, while undeniably raising significant funds for humanitarian aid, has also unwittingly perpetuated a narrative that diminishes the dignity and autonomy of an entire continent – Africa. Unfortunately, this recording has often been used to reinforce misconceptions that have long served as justification for Western intervention in Africa.








