SZA Encourages Fans To Participate In Bidding For A Zoom Meet-Up To Support Her Fundraiser For Sudan

For a limited time, fans have the opportunity to bid for a one-on-one meet-up with SZA. On Monday (Jan. 5), the Grammy-winning singer announced that she is auctioning this chance to “hang out” as part of Freedom for Sudan’s fundraiser.

In an Instagram post, SZA shared details about the hangout session, which will be conducted via Zoom. She also mentioned in the caption that the highest bidder can opt to meet “in person” if they are located in Los Angeles, stating, “Anything to raise awareness and support.”

When fans questioned what activities could be done with SZA over Zoom, she responded enthusiastically, saying “ANYTHING!!” She elaborated further, suggesting they could “SING, CRY, DO YOGA, MEDITATE, TALK S**T ABOUT CURRENT EVENTS, DANCE, LISTEN TO MUSIC, BECOME BESTIES, MAKE MOOD BOARDS TOGETHER, AND PLAN FUTURE HANG OUTS!!! ALL TYPES OF S**TTT. CALL MEEEEE.”

The auction is scheduled to run from Tuesday (Jan. 6) at 11 a.m. GMT to the following Monday (Jan. 12) at 11 p.m. GMT. At the time of writing, the highest bid stands at £1,000 (approximately $1,350), with all proceeds going to Sudanese non-profits.

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For those not interested in a one-on-one meeting or who find the price too high, SZA is also auctioning a signed merchandise bundle. This bundle will include five items “selected and signed by her,” though the specific items will be disclosed after the auction concludes.

“Get closer to your favorite artists and support the people of Sudan in their mission to end the violence and exploitation and rebuild with a civilian government,” Freedom for Sudan stated in its announcement. The country’s civil war, which began in April 2023, has resulted in “approximately two-thirds” of the population requiring humanitarian assistance.

In addition to SZA, artists such as The Weeknd, PinkPantheress, Olivia Rodrigo, and Central Cee have joined this initiative, offering signed vinyl, meet-and-greets, VIP tickets, and more.