Waka Flocka Flame is taking some time away from music to join a new foundation to help fight against extreme energy poverty and the Ebola virus.
As reported by Vibe, the Atlanta rapper has teamed up with solar energy company WakaWaka to help bring awareness to those living in electricity-stricken areas of the world.
You can’t fight Ebola in the dark. You’ve got 5 days to help me make a difference with #WakaWaka: https://t.co/HpnK9H7TXC #sharethesun
— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlockabsm) November 7, 2014
The creation of the WakaWaka Base allows those without access to electricity the chance to provide light in their homes and stay connected with friends and family members with the help of the solar-infused product.
"This simple yet brilliant idea can literally bring people out of the dark in parts of the world that are indeed suffering," the Love And Hip-Hop: Atlanta rapper said in a statement. According to the magazine's site, the portable solar power technology company will also seek to provide electricity for Ebola aid workers, first responders, and West African residents with each pledge made to help create this device.
The WakaWaka base has over 1,900 backers on Kickstarter with $250,434 pledged of a $70,000 goal.
As a WakaWaka backer you help courageous healthcare workers, first responders and families in Liberia and Sierra Leone. Over 90% of the population in these countries is not connected to the electricity grid. Once Ebola is gone, the WakaWaka lights will remain there to help people be more resilient for future crises and provide light to peoples homes.
The WakaWaka Base is the next step in the evolution of portable solar power. An all-in-one compact kit for when the light goes out. The Base is intended for anyone that hates to be out of power, or loves to be on the move.
The Base converts solar energy into battery power significantly faster than any other solar charge pack on the market today. It will charge any device connected via USB. The 5,000 or 10,000 mAh battery pack is enough for multiple smartphone charges or an entire week of light. The separate 7.5 or 10 watt super efficient solar panel ensures the Base will charge even on cloudy days.
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