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Boston Slam Poet Joins U2 and Bono's Mission to Make a Difference in Africa in Shout! Factory's April 1, 2008 Release of In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2

In The Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 stormed onto the CMJ World Music Chart hitting #6 this week, up from #13. Slam Poet and songstress Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo speaks out about her Afro-Hip Hop cover of "Desire" with the African Underground All-Stars. A portion of the album's proceeds will directly benefit The Global Fund, created to finance a turn-around in the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. - March 17, 2008