Bob Geldof is defending 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and the charity work Band Aid has accomplished after facing criticism from Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG. 'This little pop song has kept millions of people alive,

Just days after his spat with Ed Sheeran, Bob Geldof has now been called out again over his Band Aid charity initiative for Africa.

This pop song has kept millions alive - Ed Sheeran said last week that they did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals from when he sang on Band Aid 30 in 2014.

Sir Bob Geldof has responded to Ed Sheeran’s comments about the newest incarnation of the Band Aid charity single Do They Know It’s Christmas?. Earlier this month, it was announced that Sir Bob had put together a “blended” version of the chart-topping single,

"Over the course of 40 years, hundreds of thousands of people — probably millions — are alive because of a little pop song," Geldof said on CNN

Bob Geldof, along with Midge Ure and Trevor Horn have released a brand new 2024 Ultimate Mix to mark 40 years of Band Aid, with a re-imagining of ‘the song that changed the world’.

Bob Geldof, co-founder of Band Aid, reportedly reached out to Ed Sheeran to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the project. The re-recorded song has faced growing criticism over the years, with some artists describing the initiative as dehumanising.

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure have explained why they welcome debate around Do They Know It's Christmas, as the song marks its 40th anniversary. The original Band Aid single saw artists join forces in 1984 led by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.