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TOKYO, May 18, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

-The "Global BIGOer One World Together" fundraising campaign witnessed 3.7

million viewers coming together on 14 May 2020 to support the fight against

COVID-19.

-US$100,000 was raised through a 24-hour campaign and all funds raised will be

donated to the World Health Organisation's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund

-The fundraiser is part of a larger series of campaigns organised by Bigo Live

to raise global awareness on COVID-19 while spreading positivity within the

community

Bigo Live, a global leading live streaming platform, has raised a total of

US$100,000 in donations through its 'Global BIGOer One World Together'

campaign. All proceeds raised will be donated to the World Health Organisation

(WHO)'s Solidarity Response Fund[https://covid19responsefund.org/] by BIGO

Technology, the parent company of Bigo Live.

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'Global BIGOer One World Together' saw more than 3.7 million viewers across the

globe tuning into Bigo Live's music livehouse and participate in the

fundraising. The livehouse featured performances by close to 100 broadcasters

in over 20 countries.

Mike Ong, Vice President of BIGO Technology said, "Music is a universal

language, it transcends cultures and borders to spread the message of comfort,

hope and unity - something the world needs most during these trying times. We

wanted to bring the world together to support each other through this crisis

through 'Global BIGOer One World Together', and the response has been

overwhelming. We are really heartened to see the global Bigo Live community

rallying to contribute to the cause however they can. Every bit makes a

difference and we are humbled to do our part."

A global cast of talented singers and musicians from countries across Asia,

Australia, Europe, Middle East and the United States performed in a 24-hour

music livehouse. Broadcasters included (Bigo Live ID) yuri_flute, sora.sora.29

and watamai.

Besides the live musical performances, the event also featured a #UnitedatBIGO,

where tributes were paid to healthcare professionals and frontline workers who

have led the fight against COVID-19. A specially commissioned music video with

over 100 Bigo Live broadcasters performing a cover of the Michael Jackson hit

"We are the world"[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf_nBnqaJ1Q] was also

released as part of the campaign.

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"We are glad that Bigo Live is able to give back and support our frontline

healthcare professionals and affected communities. As a global platform that

connects and brings people together, it is part of our continued effort and

commitment to contribute to the fight against COVID-19 while also bringing

positivity and joy to our users around the world during this emotional period.

We sincerely thank all participating Bigo Live broadcasters and our users for

making this event a sounding success," Mike added.

Since the start of the outbreak, Bigo Live has organised various efforts to

raise awareness about COVID-19 and bring happiness to people around the world.

Besides the 'Global BIGOer One World Together' campaign, Bigo Live has also

launched a #STAYATBIGO campaign featuring sharing sessions with healthcare

professionals, performances by local music DJs and workouts by fitness

enthusiasts to help local communities stay fit and healthy at home.

Additionally, Bigo Live was the first to launch cloud clubbing, a virtual live

stream music experience, to communities in Southeast Asia, Australia and New

Zealand.

About Bigo Live

Bigo Live is one of the world's fastest-growing livestreaming social

communities where users broadcast in real-time to share life moments, showcase

their talents and interact with people from around the world. Bigo Live has

around 400 million users in over 150 countries and is currently the market

leader in the livestreaming industry. Launched in March 2016, Bigo Live is

owned by BIGO Technology which is based in Singapore.

Download the Bigo Live app

here[http://www.bigo.tv/?shortlink=bigoliveth&pid=Regional_Event&c=TH%20April%20

PR].

SOURCE Bigo Live

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