Drake Donates $25K To Build Learning Center In Jamaica
Drake has donated $25,000 to help Jamaican dancehall artist Mavado build a learning center in the Cassava Piece area of Jamaica.
The area was used as the location for Drake’s “Find Your Love” video, which featured Mavado.
From the Jamaica Star:
[Mavado’s manager] Julian Jones-Griffith explained: “Basically Mavado and Drake shot some scenes in Cassava Piece and struck up an immediate rapport with the people there. He thought they showed him a lot of love and he was very down to earth with them and wanted to do something positive.”
The idea for the learning center which includes a computer lab and a library, according to Jones-Griffith, was one Mavado had plans for so Drake decided to assist the project.
When THE WEEKEND STAR spoke to Drake he commented: “I had a great time when I was in Jamaica and the people of Cassava Piece showed me a lot of love. I just wanted to show back some love by helping out with Mavado’s project on the Gullyside. It’s a very positive move and something I am very happy to be a part of. Education is the key to life so to be able to assist in that process is very fulfilling.”
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