Wyclef Jean
Wyclef Jean is set to announce his official run for President of Haiti. As previously reported the Yele Haiti head was mulling over the idea of announcing his candidacy and said that he “Can’t sing forever.” Now Clef is preparing to make his formal announcement next week and according to
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Wyclef Jean is making headlines after announcing that he’s considering running for President of his native country of Haiti. The Yele Haiti head has reportedly been considering a bid for presidency since 2007 when he was made ambassador-at-large for the country. Now with the 2010 election on the horizon and President Rene Preval unable to […]
Nearly six months after the earthquake that devastated Haiti, Wyclef Jean is continuing to speak on his native land. As previously reported the former Fugee’s organization Yele Haiti contributed over $1 million to the country’s relief efforts. Now according to Clef, the relief efforts are far from over and he says the progress is going […]
Wyclef Jean is continuing to be recognized by colleges for his philanthropy through his Yele Haiti Foundation. As previously reported Harvard University named him their 2010 “Artist of The Year” and awarded him a medal for his “contributions to music and humanity.” Now Clef is being honored again, this time by Western Connecticut State University […]
Wyclef Jean made a positive move this weekend, treating three survivors of the Haiti earthquake to a shopping spree. The three recipients selected by Clef and his Yele Haiti foundation are young ladies who lost limbs during the tragedy. The organization worked alongside the Global Medical Relief Fund to fly the ladies and their families […]
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Although it’s been months since January’s devastating earthquake on the island of Haiti, Wyclef Jean is continuing to speak out on his native country. As previously reported the artist and founder of Yele Haiti penned a letter to the government asking them to further help Haitians left homeless during the nation’s rainy season. Now he’s […]
Wyclef Jean continues to champion for his native Haiti which was hit by a devastating earthquake earlier this year. But as many push the devastating tragedy to the background, Wyclef lets the world know that his brothers and sisters are far from out of harm’s way and need even more support as the country is […]
Wyclef Jean’s Yele Haiti non-profit organization is receiving praise for raising almost $10 million dollars in donations since an earthquake struck the country in January. According to recent reports, Yele has raised a total of $9,139,324 in donations since a 7.0 earthquake leveled Port-Au-Prince, leaving over millions dead and million more wounded and displaced. Although […]
“We want our money! We want our shelter!”, “Who’s the real criminals? Red Cross, double cross!” & “Red Cross where’s the money? That’s our blood down in Haiti!” These repeated chants were shouted by upset demonstrators who withstood the drizzling rain this past Monday evening while gathering in front of the Headquarters of the American […]
Wyclef Jean’s recent issues with his personal life and nonprofit organization are continuing to add up. Just last week reports circulated that the ex-Fugee was in hot water with his wife after she found nude pictures of his manager in his cell phone. Now however another woman believed to be romantically involved with Clef, is […]