8 Goals for Africa Song

The '8 GOALS FOR AFRICA' song is part of an awareness and advocacy campaign developed by the United Nations System in South Africa on the 8 MDGs.Eight African artists (one for each MDG) from across the continent recorded the '8 GOALS FOR AFRICA' song. The song was produced by world-renowned music producer, Arthur Baker. The music for the song is composed by Jimmy Dludlu (South Africa), and the lyrics have been written by Eric Wainaina (Kenya). The participating artists were: Yvonne Chaka Chaka (South Africa), Angelique Kidjo (Benin), Oliver Mutukudzi (Zimbabwe), Mingas (Mozambique), Eric Wainaina (Kenya), HHP (South Africa), Baba Maal (Senegal), and the Soweto Gospel Choir (South Africa). Hugh Masekela (South Africa) and Jimmy Dludlu (South Africa) are 2 of the instrumentalists. Website: http://www.8goalsforafrica.org/

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• Africa
• MDGs
• Angelique
• Kidjo
• Soweto
• Gospel
• Choir
• Baba
• Maal
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• Nations