It's a different thing with Bono, who really doesn't have to do this to get publicity, I agree on that. And I'm sure Geldof has none but good intentions.
But some of the artists who show up on these kind of events, you have to admit, they're just there to plug their new single etc.
Sure, it is a double sided thing (crap english, excuse me).
On the one hand, having artists show up at such events does help the cause, on the other hand, I do think part of their reasons to show up is their own gain. You can't deny that.
And just because you maybe don't like Damon Albarn doesn't mean he has some good points
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What about putting Africa in the spotlight again as -just- a poor and needy continent, instead of giving some attention to good things there? Not that they don't need help there, must stress that.