At 7 pm this evening fans can catch the Gargamel Buju Banton performing on BET in a special dubbed “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19” Effort.
The BET special to be simulcast around the world on BET, BET Her, and BET international channels, will not only feature key performances, but will also include segments with talents from the UK, France, and South Africa, as a way to highlight how different parts of the globe have been dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the producers of the show, the hope is to combat the racial disparities of the pandemic, which has been harming the financial health of Black Americans.
Buju Banton joins a line up which includes, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Usher, Jhene Aiko, and an all-star gospel performance featuring Kirk Franklin, Kelly Price, and Fantasia among others.
Influential celebrities, Idris Elba, Ciara, Chance the Rapper, Tiffany Haddish, and DJ Khaled are also slated to make appearances throughout the show.