Ozunais doing his part to help tackle some of the world’s greatest problems…
The 27-year-old Puerto Rican Latin trap and reggaeton singer will take part in Global Goal Live: The Possible Dream, hailing from Global Citizenand global CEO advisory firm Teneo.
The year-long campaign intends to get international efforts back on track to end extreme poverty, tackle climate change and reduce income inequality by 2030.
As part of the ambitious campaign, there will be a 10-hour broadcast on September 26, 2020, spanning five continents, with simultaneous events planned for Central Parkin New York and Lagos, Nigeria, as well as not-yet-announced cities in Latin America, Europe and Asia.
Ozuna is one of many longtime Global Citizen supporters who’ve committed to Global Goal Live. Others include Alicia Keys, Billie Eilish, Coldplay, Cyndi Lauper, D’banj,Eddie Vedder, EXO, H.E.R., Janelle Monáe, Lizzo, Metallica, Miley Cyrus, Muse, Ozzy Osbourne, Pharrell Williams, Red Hot Chili Peppers,Shawn Mendes, Tiwa Savage, Usher and others to be announced. Hosts include Deborra-lee Furness & Hugh Jackman, Idris Elba, Jill Vedder,Rachel Brosnahan, Trevor Noah, Uzo Adubaand more to be added over the next few months.
In partnership with Live Nationand Diversified Production Services(DPS), the 2020 broadcast event will include a Global Citizen Festival in Lagos, Nigeria, supported by the Lagos State Government, Tunde Folawiyo, chairman of Global Citizen Nigeria, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, vice chair of Global Citizen Nigeria, and Access Bank. SM Entertainment, the largest entertainment company in South Korea and Dream Maker, the leading live and tour promotion/production company in Korea, will bring Global Goal Live to Asia and will be executive produced by Soo Man Lee, the head producer and founder of SM Entertainment. MGM Worldwide Television Groupwill oversee the global broadcast, which will be executive produced by Mark Burnett.
“We have ten years to end extreme poverty and tackle climate change. While we have seen significant progress, we will not be successful at our current pace. The scale of this problem — helping get 736 million people out of extreme poverty — will take everyone’s participation,” says Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen. “Our goal, to put it simply, is to engage every single person on the planet in this mission. To do so we must boldly and creatively reach global citizens where they are — in person, on television, on their phones and online. On Sept. 26, 2020 in partnership with Declan Kellyand the Teneo team worldwide, we will use the convening power of music and the reach of technology to broadcast the largest live cause event in history and secure commitments from policymakers and private sector leaders to help end extreme poverty, tackle climate change, and reduce inequality.”