Wyclef, Akon & Jimmy Rosemond To Help West Africa

Wyclef Jean

Wyclef, music executive Jimmy Rosemond and Akon will be collaborating for a series of charitable events, aimed at helping poor people in their respective countries of Haiti and Senegal.

Yele Fest is designed to promote tourism in the country of Haiti and is designed to educate people about Haitian culture and art and to convey the message that the country is safe.

In return, Wyclef will perform at a major benefit being hosted by Senegal native Akon and the governments of various West African countries in 2008.

According to Wyclef Jean: “I will use all of my influence and power to fulfill my role as Ambassador to Haiti and along with Jimmy Rosemond and Akon, we hope that our goodwill efforts will touch the world and inspire charitable giving.  Says Akon: “I have always been involved in the upliftment of my people and Haitians and Africans are one.” Said Mr. Rosemond the organizer of the project: “I am ecstatic to be a part of this great event in Haiti, and to have two great artists on stage together in a small island like Haiti will show the world that Haiti is on course to rebuilding its’ stature in the Caribbean. It is also monumental that a rap artist such as Wyclef has been named an official ambassador to Haiti and that too it is cause for celebration.”

The idea was conceptualized by Rosemond, who like Jean, hails from the tiny island of Haiti.

Details on the benefit concert in West Africa are expected to be announced next year.