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Cardi B Joins Star-Studded Lineup for 2025 Festival!

9/27/2025

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Cardi B Headlines Festival

Cardi B will perform at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York's Central Park on September 27, 2025.
The event also features Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah The Scientist, Camilo, with Rosé from BlackPink.
Tickets were free but sold out; VIP tickets were listed at $2,500, with a livestream on YouTube and Apple Music hosted by Hugh Jackman.

Summary

Ayra Starr Joins Festival

The 2025 Global Citizen Festival will feature Ayra Starr and Tyla.
Global Citizen's Move Afrika initiative aims to create over 100,000 jobs by 2028.
Move Afrika has generated over 2,500 jobs in Lagos and Kigali.
It plans to source local crews and expand to five cities annually.
Global Citizen emphasizes African artists redefining global pop culture and driving social impact.

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Historical Context

The 2015 Global Goals Summit established 17 Sustainable Development Goals, with over 193 countries committing to eradicate poverty and promote equality. Founded in 2008, Global Citizen continues this mission through initiatives like the Global Citizen Festival, which showcases African artists and supports projects like Move Afrika, creating over 2,500 jobs in Lagos and Kigali, emphasizing cultural influence in global development.

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Cardi B Headlines Festival

Cardi B will perform at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York's Central Park on September 27, 2025.
The event also features Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah The Scientist, Camilo, with Rosé from BlackPink.
Tickets were free but sold out; VIP tickets were listed at $2,500, with a livestream on YouTube and Apple Music hosted by Hugh Jackman.

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