Along with Macron, the organization said Norway had pledged $90 million to IFAD. The institution urged governments to double their climate adaptation funding, and make sure IFAD reaches its funding target of $2 billion by the end of 2023. Global Citizen welcomed Macron’s commitment in a statement, adding that “much more needs to be done to provide crucial support to millions of smallholder farmers around the world, who produce 70 percent of food in low and middle-income countries.” “This is why we want to take our part as well.” The Rome-headquartered IFAD is an arm of the United Nations aimed at addressing poverty and hunger in rural areas of developing countries. “We have to fight together against poverty, climate change and for biodiversity,” Macron said.

Pledges came from leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, who announced via video message a $150 million commitment to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Taking place since 2012 as world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly, Global Citizen distributes free tickets to supporters who pledge to take actions such as sending letters to their governments in support of development aid. – AFP photosīrazil’s biggest pop star called attention to the importance of protecting the Amazon rainforest, reminding fans it’s “the lungs of our planet.” Just prior to kicking off her booty-shaking set, she said that governments must do more to “protect the people there, the indigenous people, the communities there… whose only reality is the Amazon.” Rappers including Busta Rhymes and Common put on a tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, one of many the city has hosted in recent months. US rapper Lauryn Hill performs onstage during the Global Citizen Festival at Central Park in New York City on September 23, 2023. Earlier Anitta brought her impressive twerks and dance party of a show to the stage, performing hits including her recent “Funk Rave.” Wearing acid-wash jeans and a brown shirt, the megastar told fans it was necessary to “make an impact together to make sure everyone, everywhere has access to their basic rights like food and education.” He wasn’t billed as a headliner but Jungkook was a major draw of the night: many drenched concertgoers streamed out of the park just after his set ended, even though the evening at that point was scheduled to continue for another three hours. Gonna find you and make you want me (Yo) Verse 1: Wyclef Jean & Lauryn Hill Now that I escape, sleepwalker awake (Yeah) Those who could relate know the world ain’t. Ready or not (Uh-huh), here I come, you can’t hide. The Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the night with a set throwing back to their classics including “Can’t Stop,” “Scar Tissue,” “Dani California,” “Snow (Hey Oh)” and “Californication.” And Jungkook had the poncho-clad crowd screaming and swaying along as he serenaded them with hits including “Still With You.” Chorus: Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean Ready or not, here I come, you can’t hide. The message was in line with the aims of the day, which marries musical performance with calls to increase funding against global ills including poverty and climate change. The world, we need to stop famine,” said member Wyclef Jean to cheers, as fans waved their lit phones. Haiti needs to control their own natural resources.

The legendary hip-hop trio performed tracks including “Killing Me Softly” and “Ready or Not.” “Africa needs to control their own natural resources. Majestic rap icon Lauryn Hill graced the stage as her seminal album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” turns 25, performing her smash single “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and reuniting The Fugees during the Global Citizen festival in New York. Danelle from Toronto, CanadaThat song came from their self titled album.Lauryn Hill, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Jungkook drew tens of thousands of fans to Central Park on Saturday despite torrential rains, as part of a marathon concert urging global development aid.K from Leicester Uk, EnglandThat someone else is Pras!.Brian from Meriden, CtI'm in awe of Lauryn's talents.Michael from London, EnglandThat Enya track has gotta be the most sampled track!Fugees used it, Mario Winnans used it, the comeback to that song used it and some other rap group used it too!.Kyrie from Raleigh, NcActually, Danelle, this is from the album 'The Score.' The Fugees didn't even have a self-titled album.Dan from Derby, EnglandIt's beautiful how they rhyme 'Al Capone' and 'Nina Simone' with 'defecating on your microphone'.Theo from Johannesburg, South AfricaDanelle, the 'someone else' is Pras Michel.

Diana from Los Angeles, CaSong of Boadicea was also used for mario winans i don't wanna know song.

Neil from Toronto, OnThis song was sampled from the Jackson 5's song 'ready or not' on their 'Third Album'.

Fugees ready or not