Jubilation Erupts As American Rapper Donates 500 Canoes to Nigerian Communities
- US rapper, Karim Kharbouch, who is popularly known as French Montana, has put a smile on the face of the Makoko people in Lagos State
- Montana, who recently shot a video of his song ‘Wish U Well’ in the community, donated 500 canoes to support the transportation of goods and services in the area
- According to the US Rapper, he was motivated by the people's hospitality, who showed him how water served as life and obstacle
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Makoko, Lagos - Karim Kharbouch, a famous American rapper better known by the stage name French Montana, has put laughter in the face of the people of the Makoko community in Lagos, Nigeria.
According to Premium Times, the singer, who recently shot a video of his latest song, ‘Wish U Well’ in the community, donated 500 Canoes to the people.
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American rapper French Montana shoots video in Lagos
In the new song, the 38-year-old Moroccan-American rapper featured Swae Lee, an American rapper, and Lojay, a Nigerian singer, and the song was released on September 8.
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The Makoko suburb was used as a backdrop for the “Wish U Well” music video, it captured the image of the resilient spirit and vibrant culture of the community.
The video was a love letter to the Makoko community for Montana and Swae. They spent time connecting with the community's people and learning about their ways of life.
Montana disclosed the motivation for the project in a statement on Monday, September 12, saying that he witnessed how water served as life and an obstacle for the community's people.
Why I donate canoes to Makoko community people, French Montana reveals
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He maintained the boats remained an essential tools for the people to transport their goods and services.
The singer added that the community leaders discussed their challenges, propelling him to carry out the project.
His statement reads in part:
"I was moved by their spirit and positivity, which inspired me to get involved and to help impact change.”
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