Nas Teams With UNICEF to Help Raise Money For Children In Horn of Africa

Nolan Strong, Allhiphop.com | July 27, 2011

(AllHipHop News) Queens, New York rapper Nas is teaming with UNICEF and the family of late Beatles member George Harrison, to raise funds for children in the waitron and drought affected region known as the Horn of Africa.

Nas and a variety of musicians are taking part in the “Month of Giving,” which is being organized by George Harrison’s wife, Olivia Harris.

Mrs. Harrison founded the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF, to benefit life saving programs for children in the region, where children are regularly forced into militias, or die of starvation and malnourishment.

Nas and artists like Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Elvis Costello, Selena Gomez, The Go-Go’s, Jackson Browne and others will engage their fans about the issue via Facebook, Twitter, and through live shows.  (Read more)