Wyclef, Akon and Jimmy Rosemond Bring Free Concert To Haiti
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Wyclef Jean and Akon team up with music executive Jimmy Rosemond to present the Yele Festival on December 15th, which will take place in Port au Prince, Capital of Haiti.
The Yele Festival is a free concert which will aim to raise awareness about Haiti’s much improved safety record and it’s growing appeal as a tourist destination. Two years ago Rosemond & Wyclef traveled to Citi Soleil in Haiti to bring exposure to the country’s political and economic plight; a trip which received much praise, commendation and media coverage. During their 2007 trip, Rosemond & Wyclef will visit local schools, where Rosemond will donate items including 5,000 shirts to children in the poorest areas
The idea for the Yele Fest came about when Wyclef, Akon & Rosemond came together with plans to give back to their respective countries. “I’ve always been involved in the upliftment of my people, Haitians and Africans are one” says Akon.
Wyclef and Akon will come together in an effort to help their respective countries- Akon will be supporting Wyclef by performing at the Yele Fest in his native country of Haiti and Wyclef will be supporting Akon by appearing at concert happening in Senegal in 2008 in a separate effort.
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