Annie Lennox calls for ceasefire in Gaza during 66th Grammy Awards Performance
California (Quds News Network) – Scottish singer-songwriter and political activist Annie Lennox made a historic appeal for peace during her performance at the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday, becoming the first artist to use the platform to call for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
In a poignant moment during her rendition of Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” as part of an in memoriam segment, Lennox raised her fist in the air and declared, “Artists for ceasefire.” The 69-year-old entertainer passionately emphasized the need for peace in the world, with an image of O’Connor displayed in the background.
Fans worldwide lauded Lennox for her courageous stance and for paying tribute to O’Connor, a renowned advocate for the rights of Palestine. This groundbreaking moment marked a unique intersection of music, activism, and global issues on one of the music industry’s grandest stages.
The call for peace echoed beyond Lennox’s performance, as other celebrities on the Grammys red carpet joined the cause. Boygenius members sported pins featuring the logo of “Artists Call for Ceasefire Now,” a petition sent to US President Joe Biden.
The petition, already signed by influential figures such as Jennifer Lopez, Joaquin Phoenix, Janelle Monáe, Dua Lipa, and more, amplifies the collective voice of artists advocating for an end to the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza.
Esperanza Spalding further demonstrated solidarity with Palestine by wearing a kaffiyeh, adding symbolic weight to the call for an end of the Israeli aggression.
