Akon x  Keri Hilson x Pepsi. Pepsi-Cola International partners up with Grammy nominees Akon and Keri Hilson to create an African inspired track “Oh Africa” to benefit underprivileged African youth. A portion of the proceeds from the track, which will also be the soundtrack for Pepsi’s 2010 football campaign, will go towards supporting disadvantaged African youth. Akon’s Konfidence Foundation and other great charities designated by Hilson and Pepsi will partner in the distribution of funds.

“At present hospitals in Africa can literally make you sicker,” Akon commented. “There’s a lack of equipment and medical care. At the Konfidence Foundation we want to be able to provide access to new equipment, evolve education and improve facilities so kids can be comfortable when learning. The foundation really focuses on children, because the only thing that can change Africa — both its way of thinking and promise for development — is the children.”

The track will be available for download and in stores starting Jan. 31.

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