Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean to Headline Global Citizen Festival
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean are set to headline the Global Citizen Festival in New York's Central Park on September 26th. The event aims to pressure world leaders to fund antipoverty initiatives.
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 13, 2026 —
New York, NY – Musician Lauryn Hill, a celebrated artist and former Fugees bandmate, along with fellow Fugees member Wyclef Jean, are scheduled to headline the upcoming Global Citizen Festival. The event is slated to take place in New York’s Central Park on September 26th.
The Global Citizen Festival is an annual event that focuses on mobilizing citizens to take action on global poverty and other critical issues. This year’s festival aims to exert pressure on world leaders to commit and increase funding for antipoverty initiatives.
The participation of Ms. Hill and Mr. Jean, both iconic figures in music and influential artists, is expected to draw significant attention to the festival’s objectives. Their involvement highlights the intersection of arts, culture, and activism in addressing global challenges.
Further details regarding the festival’s full lineup and specific calls to action for world leaders are anticipated as the event date approaches.
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