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December 2, 2008 3:45:51 AM CST



Powell Busts a Move at Concert for Africa

Posted Oct 15, 08 4:12 AM CDT in World 

(Newser) – Colin Powell wowed the crowd at a concert showcasing African music in London last night by singing and dancing with a Nigerian hip-hop band, the Daily Telegraph reports. Before climbing on stage, the former secretary of state made a speech highlighting his African-American heritage and calling on the world to help Africa prosper through trade.

"I never thought I would see Colin Powell dance Yahoozee," said the organizer of the Africa Rising festival. "He showed that common touch.”

Sources Daily Telegraph (UK), Times (UK)

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Colin Powell dances onstage with Nigerian hip-hop group Olu Maintain at the Africa Rising Festival at the Royal Albert Hall in London yesterday.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
Colin Powell lets loose on stage with Nigerian recording artist Olu Maintain at the Africa Rising Festival at the Royal Albert Hall in London yesterday.   (AP Photo/Yui Mok, PA)
Retired general and former US Secretary of State Colin Powell arrives at the Royal Albert Hall in London yesterday.   (AP Photo/Joel Ryan)
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I stand before you tonight as an African American. It took a lot of people struggling to bring me to this point in history. I didn’t just drop out of the sky, people came from my continent in chains. - Colin Powell

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