Music Meets Purpose: Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla, ROSÉ Shine at Global Citizen Festival 2025

The energy at the Global Citizen Festival 2025 was electric with the passion for music and advocacy. Artists such as Shakira, Cardi B, Tyla and other stars were joined by political leaders and everyday citizens at the event for one cause – to be united as global citizens. The event goes beyond the music. It is a call to action to address global issues that affect us all.

A Concert with a Conscience

Rather than the traditional entry of buying a ticket, attendees are welcomed by participating with the Global Citizen platform. They signed petitions, shared articles, and contacted their representatives to demand change. Attendees are not just fans, yet proving to be activists. This creates an environment that combines the power of music into a much greater cause for global change.

The Focuses of Global Citizen Festival 2025

• Championing Sustainability

Acknowledging the need for decisive action on climate change, including protecting vital ecosystems and transitioning towards a clean energy solution.

One of the night’s biggest announcements was a landmark initiative to fund clean energy projects across several African nations. A unified coalition of government leaders and private sector partners agreed to work together to contribute billions to develop solar and wind power infrastructure. This commitment proposes to combat climate change and provide reliable electricity to improve the quality of life.

In one of the most powerful moments of the night, indigenous leaders from the Amazon basin united with representatives from around the world to announce a new financial plan to prevent deforestation. With such important topics such as preserving the rainforest and promoting sustainable global economies, this conversation was a monumental recognition of indigenous people and the importance their communities have in global sustainability.

• Advancing Education

Regardless of socioeconomic status, every child should have resources for education. Demanding funding and policies for education was a major focus at the music festival.

A funding package for global education initiatives were presented by several foundations. The major presentation points: building schools in underserved regions, training teachers, and providing resources for children in conflict zones and refugee camps. The announcement was a powerful reminder that education is the most effective way to eliminate the immense poverty line and create a more equitable world.

Global Celebrities for Global Humanity

The 2025 lineup featured international superstars and unforgettable performances. From classic rock legends sharing the stage with Afrobeat musicians to American pop icons like Cardi B performing with Latin music sensations, the diversity of the music transcended entertainment. The message was clear – there is a global effort to unite in the effort to support humanity on a universal level.

Moments and Announcements

Beyond the spectacular music, the festival was a platform for the financial, political and philanthropical world to come together. In each arena, top executives came together to make public commitments for global causes. We have listed some of the biggest causes gaining the most attention below.

The Impact

The Global Citizen Festival 2025 was a demonstration of creative and collective action. The commitments made during the event are projected to impact millions of lives. By seeing these celebrities take their time to care about the world, the festival inspired millions of people around the world to become more engaged citizens. The energy from the festival will continue to ripple outwards as new activists join the movement and hold leaders accountable for their promises.

Uniting for Global Humanity

The Global Citizen Festival 2025 celebrated music while simultaneously bringing the world’s attention for global changes in many arenas. The event served as a beautiful reminder that activism and art are not separate. The two both reach across pseudo-barriers humans have created to focus on the betterment of humanity as a whole.