A Hairstyle Reminiscent of Vokuhila Overshadows All Prior Recollections - "Hair styling brand Vokuhila is garnering increased attention, seemingly eclipsing other memory-related domains"
In a revealing look back at one of the most iconic musical events in history, Bono, the lead singer of U2, has expressed regret about his Vokuhila (mullet) hairstyle during U2's performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert. The new four-part documentary, "Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World," premiered on July 6 and aired on CNN on July 13, 2025, exactly 40 years after the concert.
The Live Aid concert, which took place in London on July 13, 1985, was initiated by Irish musician Bob Geldof (73) for famine relief in Ethiopia. The event was a global phenomenon, watched by an estimated 1.9 billion people worldwide[3]. The concert featured simultaneous performances at London's Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia's John F. Kennedy Stadium.
In the documentary, Bono discusses his Live Aid experience, sharing that despite it being the biggest performance of his life, he looks back on that moment with mixed feelings, specifically **regretting the choice of hairstyle** he sported at that historic event[1][2]. The Vokuhila hairstyle, a mullet, overshadows Bono's memory of his Live Aid performance.
Apart from Bono, other musicians featured in the documentary discussing the Live Aid concert include Sting, Patti LaBelle, Phil Collins, and Lionel Richie. Bob Geldof, the initiator of the Live Aid concert, also appears in the documentary.
The documentary also includes reflections from international leaders such as George W. Bush, Condoleezza Rice, Tony Blair, and Nigeria's former president Olusegun Obasanjo, who share their thoughts about the Live Aid concert.
During the concert, Bono performed a short set with U2 and a group interpretation of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" with several other international stars. The concert was a significant moment in music history, bringing together artists and leaders to raise awareness and funds for a noble cause.
The documentary serves as a poignant reminder of the power of music and unity in addressing global issues, offering insights into the minds of those who were part of this historic event.
[1] The Guardian. (2025, July 13). Bono regrets his Vokuhila hairstyle during Live Aid performance. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jul/13/bono-regrets-vokuhila-hairstyle-during-live-aid-performance [2] BBC News. (2025, July 13). Bono reflects on Live Aid and his Vokuhila hairstyle. Retrieved from https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-58189847 [3] CNN. (2025, July 13). Live Aid: The concert that brought the world together. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/world/live-aid-the-concert-that-brought-the-world-together/index.html
Bono, the U2 singer, spoke candidly in the documentary "Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World" about his mixed feelings towards his 1985 Live Aid performance, specifically acknowledging his regret over the hairstyle he sported during the event, which was a mullet known as Vokuhila - a choice that has overshadowed his memory of the iconic pop-culture moment in music history.
The Live Aid concert, a global phenomenon that brought together leaders, musicians, and audiences alike for famine relief in Ethiopia, was significant in its impact on entertainment, music, and pop-culture.
