More than 6 million people joined hands to fight poverty in America.
Raised more than $75 million to fight poverty in Africa.It is one of the ten best selling singles of all-time.Įntertainer/social activist Harry Belafonte and Richie's manager Ken Kragen created the idea for the song and formed the non-profit organization USA for Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa). Composed by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones, it reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts, and has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The all-star single 'We Are The World' was recorded on Januand released Mato raise money to fight poverty, especially hunger, in Africa and the United States.
