Artists For Congo Fundraiser Announced ft. Jujulipps, Mazbou Q + More

Brought to you by the Artists For Others team, Artists For Congo is a fundraiser towards HDE Hope for Development and Empowerment's ongoing work supporting communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who have been been affected by armed conflict — including widespread sexual violence — for more than three decades. Headlined by 2024 Best Independent Debut winner Jujulipps and 2025 Silver Scroll finalist Mazbou Q (aka The Rap Scientist), Artists For Congo will celebrate the resilience of the Congolese people with live music and a market at Tāmaki Makaurau's Double Whammy and Public Bar on 24th October, also featuring a speech from founder of HDE Mama Bahati. Here are the official details...

"Artists For Others are honoured to announce our next event - Artists For Congo - to raise funds for HDE Hope for Development and Empowerment, featuring performances from Mazbou Q, Jujulipps, and more.

*Content Warning - Sexual Violence*

HDE are a community of mothers and fathers united by experiences with trauma. They are dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence. Their mission extends to embracing children born as a result of sexual violence. They provide comprehensive support through counselling, as well as empowering beneficiaries by teaching them diverse skills to help them integrate into society.

Our goal at Artists For Others is to raise $40,000 for HDE to assist them in building a school, hospital, and other infrastructure for the communities they are engaged with in Congo.

DRC has been called the rape capital of the world. Over 45% of the 10,000+ rapes reported in January and February 2025 were committed against children. This sexual violence is not perpetrated by isolated individuals, it is widespread and systemic. The exploitation for natural resources, and calculated destabilisation of the region perpetrated by the US empire are direct causes of the violence.

Artists For Congo will be a celebration of the resilience of the Congolese people, and a night where we can raise awareness of an oft disregarded crisis, and discuss these confronting topics. As well as live music in Double Whammy, and a market in Public Bar, Artists For Congo will feature a speech from Mama Bahati, the founder of HDE, where she will discuss her own story, and the work her organisation is focused on.

100% of ticket sales donated. Doors for the market in Public Bar will open at 6:30. Doors for the live music in Double Whammy will open at 8. Entry to the market is free. Entry to the live music is ticketed."

Artists For Congo
ft. Jujulipps, Mazbou Q, CALLMEAK, MANGALISMO + more
Friday 24th October - Double Whammy and Public Bar, Auckland
Tickets on sale HERE via UTR

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