Some high profile Nigerian music acts have been billed to perform at the forthcoming Global Citizen Live concert.

Nigerian superstar singers listed to join international artistes include Femi Kuti, Davido, Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage.

The theme for this year’s concert is “Defend The Planet, Defeat Poverty,” as artistes will be performing to save the planet.

Adam Lambert, Alessia Cara, Angélique Kidjo, Billie Eilish, BTS, Camila Cabello, Coldplay, Demi Lovato, DJ Snake, Doja Cat, Ed Sheeran, H.E.R., Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd and, Usher are some of the other singers named in the performance lineup.

The organisers revealed that the show will be held for 24 hours across cities in 6 continents, simultaneously. Lagos, Rio de Janeiro, New York City, Paris, London, Seoul, Los Angeles, and Sydney will all be live.

“#GlobalCitizenLive, featuring @teddysphotos, @lorde, @theweeknd, @bts.bighitofficial & more, is on Sept. 25! Live across 6 continents, this 24-hour, once-in-a-generation broadcast + livestream event will bring the world together to defend the planet & defeat poverty,” Global Citizen Live organisers wrote.

More locations and artists will be unveiled later on.

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