Ed Sheeran has publicly expressed his regret about not being consulted regarding the use of his vocals in the new 40th anniversary version of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ He stated on Instagram that he would have declined the request, citing concerns over the portrayal of foreign aid in Africa as outlined by rapper Fuse ODG. Sheeran, who previously participated in Band Aid 30, emphasized a shift in his understanding of the narrative around such initiatives. His comments come as part of a broader discussion on the impact of charity projects in Africa.