It is imperative that those with any understanding of the African spirit, any knowledge of ebola, and any experience on African soil express their discontent with the inaccuracies presented in Bob Geldof's remake of the "Band Aid" single. 

This is important because there SHOULD be an organised response condemning the inaccurate, distasteful and arguably slanderous direction Mr. Geldof has decided to take in addressing the ebola issue - currently affecting one very small part of the African continent. 

In the same way Mr. Geldof has managed to mobilise "celebrities", it is important that those who disagree with this song/campaign, one that indirectly but ultimately damages Africa's global image mobilise also, and demand the following: 

- Edit the lyrics (written by Midge Ure), through consultation of those currently on the ground and dealing with the "crisis" first-hand. Edit the lyrics to more accurately represent Africa and the truths surrounding the "ebola crisis", which is NOT affecting the whole of the continent, as is illustrated on the campaign's logo.

- All those involved in the re-making of this single should make their way to one of the countries in West Africa. They should spend a minimum of 5 days in that West African country and experience/understand all fundamental customs, lifestyle, society developments as well as concerns, politicially, socially, culturally and economically. They should then return and provide clear examples as to how Christmas, ebola and a "world of dread and fear" was representative of their African experience, therefore justifying a need for their participation on #BandAid30.

- Remove all insinuations leading to the idea that Africa/West Africa is a country.

- Address the issue of poverty, or possibly the Congo, two very real and very actual crisis issues far more deadly than ebola ever has been.

- Provide an explanation as to why #BandAid30, a song made for Africa, dedicated to Africa, wanting to help Africa, doesn't include any Africans who have already generated awareness, music and information in and around the issue of ebola in their specific regions. They include: Tiken Jah Fakoly, Amadou & Mariam, Salif Keita, Oumou Sangare, Kandia Kora, Mory Kante, Sia Tolno, Barbara Kanam,  rappers Didier Awadi and Marcus (from the band Banlieuz’Arts) and Mokobe.