"A decade on and my understanding of the narrative associated with this has changed," he said, referencing criticisms of the way Africa is portrayed in the charity song "Do They Know It's Christmas?"

Ed Sheeran recently called out Band Aid for using his vocals without permission in their recent mix. Fans have now grown curious about the controversy between the singer and the charity supergroup. So,

Ed Sheeran is one of the voices on the new "ultimate" Band Aid mix, alongside Sting, Boy George, Harry Styles, Rita Ora and the Sugababes.

Last week, Band Aid announced that they will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their charity single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?" with a new version featuring different eras of the track mixed together.

Ed Sheeran referenced a post by Ghanaian-English artist Fuse ODG who said Band Aid "perpetuates damaging stereotypes that stifle Africa’s economic growth". | ITV National News

A new 40th anniversary mix of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? will see the young and old voices of the charity single's artists come together to create an "ultimate" version

“My approval wasn’t sought on this new Band Aid 40 release," Sheeran said. "Had I had the choice I would have respectfully declined the use of my vocals." He continued: “A decade on and my understanding of the narrative associated with this has ...

Ed Sheeran says he didn’t approve the use of his vocals in Band Aid 40’s mix, expressing his concerns over it.

Ed Sheeran has revealed he didn't give permission for his vocals to appear on the new Band Aid fundraising single. Last week, it was announced that an "ultimate mix" of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas?