UNICEF: Ghanaian celebs sing of "Clean Water"

ACCRA, Ghana, 10 January 2008 -- To mark World Water Day in March of last year, a song called 'Clean Water' was recorded by two of Ghana's most popular musicians, Rocky Dawuni and Samini. Produced in collaboration with UNICEF, the song drew attention to the plight of people in need of safe drinking water.

Now, as people in Ghana continue to recover after devastating floods, Rocky Dawuni and Samini have re-recorded the song into four local languages in an effort to reach people living in more rural, flood-affected areas.

Since last August, UNICEF and its partners have been supporting the Government of Ghana's efforts to provide flood-affected families with safe water. However, children still remain at risk of getting sick from diarrhoea or Guinea worm due to improperly filtered or contaminated water.

"These local language versions will have bigger impact on people," Mr. Dawuni said in an interview with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) children's channel.

To read the full story, visit: http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/ghana_42415.html

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• Samini

[celestemusic45]

good well u need clean water whatever car trips you go on stop

[samalamaone]

I do remember the trip it was tough but surly a wonderful experience!!! Thanks UNICEF

[patiencepoet]

YAY!  How cute a song! Keep up the great work, Unicef!