Latin Stars Like Cardi B and Shakira Bring the Amazon and Africa Into Focus at Global Citizen Festival

    Latin Stars Like Cardi B and Shakira Bring the Amazon and Africa Into Focus at Global Citizen Festival
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    Central Park filled with energy as the Global Citizen Festival returned to New York. Since its creation in 2012, the annual event has combined music and activism during the week of the United Nations General Assembly. This year, the focus was clear: providing energy access to one million people in Africa, ensuring children worldwide receive quality education, and protecting the Amazon rainforest.

    About 60,000 attendees secured their spots by volunteering or supporting social causes online. They came prepared for both music and a reminder of the challenges that remain across the globe.

    Latin American Voices Lead the Cause at the Global Citizen Festival

    Colombian singer Camilo was one of the first artists to step forward with music tied directly to his message. He reminded the audience that Colombians share responsibility for a portion of the Amazon, which provides essential air and water for the planet. He performed KESI and Una vida pasada, and brought his wife Evaluna on stage for a duet of Índigo, giving the festival one of its most heartfelt moments.

    Later in the evening, Cardi B delivered a burst of energy, performing I Like It and mixing it with Bad Bunny’s Titi Me Preguntó. Pregnant yet fully in command of the stage, she turned the park into a dance floor, connecting the audience through the rhythms of reggaeton and hip hop.

    The most anticipated performance came when Shakira appeared, opening with the English version of Loba. The crowd moved instantly closer, phones held high, as she thanked them for dedicating their time to help others. Her set included Waka Waka and her collaboration with Bizarrap, before closing with Hips Don’t Lie, a song that tied the spectacle back to her hometown of Barranquilla.

    Global Voices Unite

    The festival was never designed to be only about music. Nigerian artists Ayra Starr and Rema energized the night with Calm Down, reminding the crowd of the millions who still live without electricity. Mariah The Scientist added her own call with United Nations + 1000 Ways to Die, bringing depth to the message of shared responsibility.

    Other performers, including Tyla and Rosé, added contrast to the lineup with their own distinct sounds, weaving personal artistry into the broader global themes.

    Music as a Call to Action

    Global Citizen 2025 showed how music can deliver urgency in a language more immediate than speeches or reports. The presence of artists such as Shakira, Camilo, and Cardi B made the causes tangible for a crowd that stood in the rain to listen.

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