Wyclef Jean, Toyin Saraki, Dele Momodu, Nike Oshinowo, others for "The Natural Child edition" | May 25, 2014

As part of plans for the International Children Day, Charity Lounge in collaboration with Budgit will be hosting the Down Syndrome Children at an exclusive reception in Lagos, Nigeria. The event which has been themed, “The Natural Child edition” holds on Sunday, 25 of May 2014 at Down Syndrome Foundation Premises, 43, Adegoke Street, Surulere, Lagos.
“We are enthusiastic to have Budgit recognize the outstanding value of the #TheNaturalChild Edition and to host the Children Day Celebration,” said Ngozi Enekweizu, Head, Central Working Committee for the Induction.
The reception is another highlight in the schedule of raising awareness and support for the Foundation. During the Event, the Creative Five World would also announce a revolutionary partnership with Budgit to present The 100 plus 100 ISR Flag Flyers: The Centennial Leadership Late Lunch.
According to Chaste Inegbedion, Convener of the Charity Lounge. “Every quarter, we are over-whelmed by the complete passion of triumph and motivation that we find from our inductees and the supported charities. This quarter, we are eager to deliver our pledge to heighten the sustainability of ISR, especially since more of our focus is celebrating the Nigerian child with Challenges just like our 9th edition at the Pacelli School for the Blind. We look forward to joining Budgit in celebrating the Down Syndrome Foundation who are living their lives in the overhaul for others without seeking attention.”
“We are positively looking forward to hosting the Children and presenting them educative comic books on Nigeria Government,” said Oluseun Onigbinde, Team Lead, Budgit.
He will also be joining the Founder of Down Syndrome Foundation Nigeria on engaging guests on “Individual Social Investments …The BUDGIT Way”.
The organizers have also pleaded with the Government, International Community, Media and Patriotic Citizen to use every resource at their disposal and provide useful information that would #BringOurGirlsBack in time for the International Children Day Celebration.
Guests expected at the event includ; Toyin Saraki, founder of WellBeing Foundation and international campaigner for maternal, newborn and child health, rights and empowerment, Dele Momodu, Publisher of Ovation International, Ex-Miss Nigeria, Nike Oshinowo; Haitian-American hip hop recording artist, musician, actor, and politician, Wyclef Jean who is expected to deliver a Children Day Message.

2014 World Cup: Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana, Avicii and Alexandre Pires record official anthem.

FIFA and Sony Music Entertainment recently announced that the official anthem of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be recorded by award-winning superstars; Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana Avicii and Alexandre Pires. Titled, “Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way)”, the song which will be released this month will be performed by the four artistes at the tournament’s closing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on 13 July, 2014.
There are now four official songs for the tournament. The first was recorded by Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez and Claudia Leitte; there’s another Super-Song winning track to be recorded by Ricky Martin and the Official Mascot Song which was released in 2012 by Brazilian singer, Arlindo Cruz.
“It is an honour to take part in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and have “Dar um Jeito (We Will Find A Way”) selected as the Anthem. Along with my brothers, Wyclef, Avicii and Alexandre Pires, we look forward to performing the song in Rio de Janeiro in July and sharing this message of light and hope on the FIFA World Cup stage.” Carlos Santana stated.
FIFA’s Marketing Director, Thierry Weil also noted that, “It is great to see another impressive group of artistes join the official music programme of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. FIFA and Sony have been working hard in developing an album that brings the sounds of Brazil to life through a variety of creative tracks. Santana, Wyclef, Avicii and Alexandre Pires are true musical icons and I am thrilled they will be part of the 2014 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony.”
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