"8 goals for Africa" is a song and call to action to achieve MDGs

United Nations, New York, 14 May 2010 - Eight of Africa's best known musical talents are lending their voices in support of a UN campaign in South Africa to encourage commitment to the achievement of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

One for each MDG, the artists came from across the continent to record 8 goals for Africa last April in Cape Town.

The song and music video are part of the awareness campaign developed by the UN System in South Africa, including the UN Information Centre in Pretoria, to advocate for the attainment of the MDGs and to remind leaders to remain focused on them.

With the eyes of the world trained on the FIFA World Cup 2010 in South Africa starting in June, it's an opportunity to renew commitment to the MDGs.

The campaign is expected to bring together UN agencies, civil society, the Government of South Africa, development partners, the private sector and the people of South Africa, Africa and the world.

The song was produced by world-renowned music producer, Arthur Baker, with music composed by Jimmy Dludlu (South Africa), and by Eric Wainaina (Kenya).

The participating artists are: 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 two of the instrumentalists.

The song and music video are available free of charge at the 8 Goals for Africa website.


8 Goals for Africa website:
http://www.8goalsforafrica.org/

MDGs website:
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/

Category:

Music

Tags:

• United Nations
• UN
• Millennium Development Goals
• MDGs
• 8 goals for Africa
• South Africa
• Music
• Yvonne Chaka Chaka
• Angelique Kidjo
• Oliver Mutukudzi
• Mingas
• Eric Wainaina
• HHP
• Baba Maal
• Soweto Gospel Choir
• Hugh Masekela
• Jimmy Dludlu
• Arthur Baker
• End Poverty and Hunger
• Child Health
• Environmental sustainability
• Combat HIV/Aids
• Universal education
• Maternal Health
• Gender Equality
• Global Partnership

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[unitednations]

@svranzaploc Thanks for your message. The closed captions are available. Just activate them by clicking on "CC" at the bottom-right of the video. We hope you like the song. 

[ethiish]

ooh mama Africa for how long

[WhyLimeTime]

I'm Canadian. I'll have a good paying job. Have a nice house. Have a more than likely healthy family. Never go hungry. But I'll always be supporting causes like this. I've lived a good life. I want to help others live good lives too.

[vthilton]

Sharing, Justice and Peace. Freedom.

[LaurentImbault]

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[bearthe2nd]

乳幼児死亡率のところで泣きそうなくらい感動しました。

今、生きのびることのできていない子どもたちが、

成長し、80歳の誕生日を迎え、孫の顔を見れる日が来ていたかも­しれないということに。

また、そのような世界を実現できるかは、私たちの選択にかかって­いるということにです。

彼らに思春期も恋愛も家族が増えるという経験もさせてあげたい。

そう、感じました。

[halifaxeh]

Great song, great goals!  I just wish I felt more optimistic that governments would do what they need to do for the goals to be reached! And that is both African and other governments - money needs to truly be put toward water, health care, education, and social justice issues, not wars, personal jets, and other personal extravagances!

[GagnezTV]

I love it and I want to be a part of any future collaborations!!

-G

[caroldawnhillier]

Wonderful