Chime For Change’s Sound Of Change concert was meant to be the event that put women’s rights firmly in the spotlight.
But the overall message of Saturday night’s star-studded concert at Twickenham Stadium in London seemed to be lost on some of the performers, according to many critics.
Twitter brimmed with harsh but fair questions, including why modern day feminism requires wearing a pair of ‘spiked heels’ and underwear, and if the 𝑠e𝑥y performances were entirely appropriate.
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Hell for leather: Beyonce Knowles performed in a leather leotard, which some fans thought not very appropriate
Headliner Beyonce, 31, drew plenty of negative feedback for her skimpy outfit, a tiny leather bodice which covered her arms but left her legs on full show.
‘I am all about female empowerment in every form. I am. But why does it have to be celebrated in spike heels and knickers every time? #Beyonce,’ tweeted on bemused fan.
‘Beyonce is singing At Last in leather knickers while quotes from Rosa Parks and Princess Diana blare on the screen behind her #empowerment,’ sneered another.
‘Huge concert promoting female empowerment… and Beyonce’s backing dancers are all wearing thongs,’ noted one.
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However, the Houston born singer did seem to have the show’s ethos at the forefront of her mind.
She told the crowd: ‘This is such an incredible night for all of us. Because of you all, we have raised more than $4 million.’
‘Women’s rights, it’s something that has always been something close to my heart. I know now being a mother it is really important that I can do what I can and use my voice.
‘There are women around the world that don’t have a voice so we have to use our voices and raise awareness and be part of something where we can leave a legacy and help improve this world.’