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SINGING FOR OUR MOTHERS - WAO'S CHARITY MUSIC FESTIVAL 

Sylvia P. ELLISON By Sylvia P. ELLISON | May 10, 2026

SINGING FOR OUR MOTHERS - WAO'S CHARITY MUSIC FESTIVAL 

The We Are One Foundation officially hosted its Mother’s Day Charity Music Festival today, a vibrant celebration dedicated to honoring the matriarchs of Papua New Guinea (PNG) while championing a vital cause.

‎All funds raised from the event will go directly toward patient care at the Cervical Cancer Screening Center at the Port Moresby General Hospital.

‎The line-up featured a powerful mix of local and international talent.

‎Making a special trip for the event, is Australia-based PNG artist Chris Cobb who flew in alongside his protégé, Henry Catania.

‎For Cobb, the journey was deeply personal.

‎He noted that traveling from Australia was a small gesture compared to the importance of giving back to the women of PNG in their fight against cervical cancer.

‎Cobb shared a moving tribute, saying in tok pisin, "Ol mama, ol susa, na ol meri blo yumi ba karim future generation blo yumi."

‎The gates opened at 2:00 pm, welcoming a sea of families from across the city.

‎As the sun begins to set over the stadium, the celebration continues, with the final notes scheduled to ring out at 8:00 pm.

‎Between the soaring vocals and the community spirit, today wasn't just a concert; it was a powerful stand for the health and future of PNG’s mothers and women.