28 January 2005 — Celebrities and industry leaders today announced a major new collaboration to boost the fight against malaria, starting with a star-studded, two-day concert event in Dakar, Senegal on 12-13 March 2005 to support the Roll Back Malaria Partnership.

At the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, internationally renowned Senegalese singer, songwriter and composer Youssou N'Dour was joined by executives from the United Nations Foundation, Sumitomo Chemical and Exxon Mobil Corporation, who announced their support for AFRICA LIVE: The Roll Back Malaria Concert, a two-day music event featuring 20 top African artists led by N’Dour and including established stars such as Baaba Maal, Salif Keita, Orchestra Baobab, Manu Dibango, Ali Farka Touré and Khaled as well as rising young African talents.
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About the Concert
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About Youssou N'Dour
Malaria Basics