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BY Farida Dawkins, 5:00pm July 05, 2018,

Black American celebrities giving back to Africa in big ways

by Farida Dawkins, 5:00pm July 05, 2018,
Black American celebrities giving back to Africa in big ways

Jay-Z…HipHopDX

Jay-Z 

The hip-hop duo is extremely hush-hush when it comes to the details of their lives. So it should come as no surprise that many of their charitable donations are not widely publicized.

Nevertheless, in 2008 the rapper performed at the Africa Rising Music Festival; proceeds went to Africa Rising. The organization aims to preserve African” social, political, and economic progress.”

He’s also given thousands of dollars worth of donations to the Made in Africa Foundation and the Global Citizen Project.

Last Edited by:Farida Dawkins Updated: July 5, 2018

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