United Artists for African Rap

With the support of the Non Governmental Organization PLAN International, they are engaged in a public awareness campaign relating to Children’s rights and youth problems.

There are currently 17 members of AURA, originating from 10 different West African countries:[2] The artists’ underlying philosophy is that of Africanist optimism; they believe that Africa has the ability to overcome all her challenges and they are strongly focused on encouraging youth engagement to this end.

It represents the children's home; many of whom are forced to wander the streets, sleeping in the market and eating bits of food that they find there.

Despite the hardships that they are subjected to on a daily basis, they maintain cheerful demeanours, coming together to draw strength from one another and to overcome their problems.

AURA also participated in a school tour in the Netherlands that was organised by Plan Holland; the artists met local students and performed their Poto-Poto songs, drawing attention to Africa's pressing problems.

Map of West African countries
West African countries.