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Wyclef Jean, Akon and Jimmy Rosemond Bring Free Concert to Haiti; 'Yele Festival' to Raise Awareness of Haiti's Tourism Appeal and Increased Safety

Wyclef Jean & Jimmy Rosemond to Visit Local Schools and Notorious Children's Prison In Haiti

Superstar Hip-Hop artists Wyclef Jean and Akon team up with Top Music Executive Jimmy Rosemond to present the Yele Festival on Saturday, December 15th 2007, which will take place in Haiti's capital, Port au Prince, in support of Wyclef's Yele Haiti Foundation which was established in 2005 and is 'A Movement Led By Wyclef Jean That Is Helping To Bring Hope Back To 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 duo will also visit the notorious children's prison to bring awareness to the existing conditions.

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, who won 3 World Music Awards and 2 American Music Awards this year.

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.

Wyclef, who gained fame as a member of Grammy award winning Hip Hop group 'The Fugees' was this year made an ambassador of Haiti by the country's President. "I will use every influence and power I have to fulfill my role as ambassador to Haiti. Our good efforts shall touch the world via music and charity".

Jimmy Rosemond, head of Czar Entertainment says of the Yele Festival; "I am glad to be a part of this great event. Two great artists on one stage in a small island like Haiti will show the world that the country is on course to rebuild it's stature in the Caribbean. But most of all history is being made by Wyclef becoming the first rapper to be an official ambassador for Haiti, and that in itself is a reason for celebration."

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