After already staging two successful charity nights in New Jersey and then London, American-Sudanese artist Mustafa the Poet is now bringing his series of fundraising shows to Los Angeles. A charity event for Palestine and Sudan— two countries that still suffer from protracted violence and ongoing humanitarian crises—the third edition of Artists For Aid will be co-presented by Chilean actor Pedro Pascal and part-Palestinian supermodel Bella Hadid for a night of music, community, and collective resistance.
All proceeds are expected to go to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund and the Sudanese American Physicians Association. By purchasing a ticket, attendees contribute directly to both NGOs and receive a lineup anchored by Canadian singer Daniel Caesar, Toronto hitmaker Shawn Mendes, Iranian-Swedish RnB artist Snoh Aalegra, part-Egyptian crooner Tamino, and American rapper-producer 070 Shake. Mustafa will also take the stage, joined by additional special guests that are also expected to follow the spirit and urgency of the cause.
In a post teasing the event, Mustafa wrote, “A gratitude unfeigned for all these artists who have agreed to donate their time and voices to this, the journey here has not been a simple one.” He continued by stating that all proceeds from the show will be split equally between the Sudanese American Physicians Association and the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund. His statement underscores the intent behind the series: artists using their platforms without hedging, without dilution, and without the industry’s usual caution when it comes to politics and humanitarian advocacy.
Scheduled for Jan. 10, 2026, at a venue that’s yet to be announced, the night is positioned to be one of next year’s first large-scale cultural gatherings in support of Palestine and Sudan and marks another instance where artists are stepping in where institutions continue to fall short.