Hip hop artist HHP has been chosen to collaborate with seven other African singers on a United Nations (UN) song that highlights the importance of the eight Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Other African musos taking part in the project are the Soweto Gospel Choir, Yvonne Chaka-Chaka, Oliver Mutukudzi, Mingas, Wainaina, Baba Maal and Angélique Kidjo.

The song, titled '8 Goals for Africa', is in line with the UN's campaign to urge governments to recommit themselves to fighting poverty. It will be performed and released worldwide in June, during the football World Cup.

Eight African musicians - one for each development goal - have been contracted to record and perform the song. It will be produced by the renowned producer, Arthur Baker. The melody was composed by Jimmy Dludlu and the lyrics were written by Eric Wainaina.

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