Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof, a prominent Irish musician and activist, is known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly in raising awareness about African issues, and he warned British Prime Minister Tony Blair about the consequences of neglecting aid to African nations.
Born on Oct 05, 1951 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6 | 8.00 | 0.36% | +30% | 5,030,000 | 23,270 | $5,100 | 24$ |
| United States | 4 | 8.00 | 0.13% | +30% | 331,002,651 | 541,603 | $21,000,000 | 34,361$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,173 | $700,000 | 499$ |
| Greece | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,182 | $190,000 | 113$ |
| Norway | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 4,320 | $403,000 | 321$ |
| Luxembourg | 1 | 6.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 625,978 | 474 | $73,000 | 55$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 2,380 | $68,000 | 39$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,681 | $56,000 | 45$ |
| Turkey | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 84,339,067 | 50,412 | $720,000 | 430$ |
| Iceland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 341,243 | 203 | $24,000 | 14$ |
| Totals | 18 | 452,022,061 | 636,698 | $23,239,100 | 35,901$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
Bob Geldof was the organizer of Live Aid and recalled the moment when McCartney's microphone failed during the performance.
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Ireland:
Bob Geldof is known for organizing the Live Aid concerts in 1985 to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine victims.
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Ireland:
Bob Geldof made a passionate plea to stop Israel’s massacre of Palestinians in Gaza.
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Iceland:
Bob Geldof, the musician who organized the original event in 1985, recently discussed the changing times and the challenges of organizing similar events today.
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United States:
Bob Geldof organized the benefit concerts to draw attention to a famine in Ethiopia.
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Ireland:
Bob Geldof's autobiography inspired the author to become a GOAL volunteer in Africa.
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Ireland:
Bob Geldof, who went to a Spiritan-run school, became friends with the Finucanes.
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Turkey:
Bob Geldof was the mastermind behind Live Aid, organizing the concert to raise awareness and funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
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Ireland:
Bob Geldof was moved by Buerk’s television report and helped organize the Band Aid charity song.
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Croatia:
Bob Geldof was one of the organizers of the Live Aid concert aimed at raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
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