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He wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas" which became "biggest-selling single in UK history up to that point." "Though well-intentioned in its aim to support Ethiopia, and successful at evoking sympathy and financial charity from the West, the song came under criticism for perpetuating an image of Africans as hopeless individuals, dependent on outside assistance to support their well being."
Recently, Geldof's efforts on Africa's behalf have taken a new direction. More on Monday.
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