Niall Horan leads British stars in Global Citizen One World: Together at Home

Niall Horan thanked key workers as he led the British stars at the Global Citizen One World: Together at Home live concert, on Saturday night.

The former One Direction singer, 26, sang an acoustic rendition of Black and White after sending a heartfelt message to those working in an ‘essential service’ during the coronavirus pandemic which is sweeping the globe.

Niall was joined by an array of talented Brits, including Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Rita Ora, Chris Martin, Annie Lennox and Jameela Jamil. 

The Irish born star said: ‘Thank you so much to anyone out there working in an essential service, whether it be a doctor, a nurse, a grocery store worker, teacher, anyone working in an essential service.

‘You are doing an unbelievable job and we thank you for your service so much.

‘You were already doing a great job anyway but you’ve really stepped up to the plate on another level. Thank you so much.’ 

The Brits were joined by a host of internationally acclaimed artists, including curator Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift. 

Elton John took to Instagram to share a snap of himself sat at an outdoor piano, while husband David Furnish stood next to him holding a camera phone and mic.   

He wrote alongside: I’m going to be sitting down tonight with David and the boys to watch One World: #TogetherAtHome, a global display of unity to support @WHO in the fight against #COVID19.

Tune in at 8pm ET for performances from fantastic artists and stories from workers on the frontline of the crisis who need our support.

For more info on how to watch from wherever you are, visit globalcitizen.org/togetherathome #CoronaVirus #HealthForAll @davidfurnish @ladygaga

Jennifer Lopez, Shawn Mendes, Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Adam Lambert, Kesha, Billy Ray Cyrus, Sheryl Crow, and countless more international stars are also slated to perform for the virtual concert.