We Are The World: 25 Years Of Making A Difference In 1985, Lionel Ritchie and Michael Jackson collaborated on the song “We Are the World,” which raised $50 million for famine relief in Africa and was nominated for a Grammy for song of the year. How Much Money Did We Are The World Generate?
In 1986, the song won three Grammy Awards, including the song and Quincy Jones, who wrote the song, believes that great songs can last for eternity.
The non-profit organization USA for Africa raised over $75 million in donations to alleviate poverty on the continent.
