Clay Aiken Blogs From Africa!

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See More... Soon-to-be father Clay Aiken recently spent time in Kenya and Somalia in a bid to improve education for children in those violence-torn nations, the pop star writes in an Internet blog.

One trip took place in early July, when Aiken visited Eldoret, in Kenya’s Rift Valley, where some of the worst violence took place following the country's elections in early 2008, leaving thousands of children homeless.

"Everywhere we went, there were the charcoaled remains of homes, schools and shops. We drove for hours and everywhere we went, we saw people trying to get their lives restored," Clay writes on a blog on the UNICEF website.

 "Getting children back to school is vital for their protection, and helps build a sense of normalcy in their lives. The re-establishment of schools in the most difficult circumstances is a testament to the commitment of UNICEF and to Kenyans," Clay writes. 

As "The Insider" confirmed last May, the former "American Idol" finalist himself is an expectant father after artificially inseminating Jaymes Foster, the sister of legendary music producer David Foster. The baby is expected in August.

Published 7/24/08 by the Insider

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  • He's one of the good guys.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Thanks UNICEF and Clay. (The Insider too). I learned a lot by reading Clay's 3 blogs. Was happy to send some support to UNICEF.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • When I read Clay`s blog it inspires me to give in some way to these children.

    Thank you Clay and UNICEF for making people aware of this terrible situation.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Thanks Clay for caring enough to get up and make a difference in the world.
    kimfreeuk 5 kimfreeuk 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • I adore this man.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Nice to see a superstar like Clay Aiken using his celebrity to improve the lives of children around the globe. He and the other UNICEF ambassadors are real heroes!
    anonymous 5 JeanCo 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • It is so disheartening to see all the devastation in Kenya. It also shows the determination of the children, to get an education, when they show up in shells that used to be schools and sit on rocks and bricks, just to attend school.

    We are so thankful that we have people like Clay Aiken as a Unicef Ambassador and all the other Unicef workers to help to give them a better environment to live in. I was happy to donate to this cause.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • nice mention i love Clay. however why do you guys insist on posting the unconfirmed rumor? its really not needed
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Intentionally having a baby out of wedlock is never a good idea. I'm still hoping this is just a bad rumor.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
    • It may be just that; however, the whole point of the story has nothing to do with rumors! Please focus on the important stuff!
      anonymous anonymous 7/29/08
       
    • Thank you for saying that!
      anonymous anonymous 7/29/08
       
    • Thank you for saying that having a baby out of wedlock--even if they're just platonic friends--is NEVER A GOOD IDEA!
      anonymous anonymous 7/29/08
       
  • Thank you for finally noticing Clay Aiken's excellent work for UNICEF.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Wow. I didn't realize Clay Aiken worked for UNICEF. Guess he is one of the good guys.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is truly concerned about the children of the world who are without water, hungry and under-educated. His blogs and trips allow us to learn about these horrible situations and do what we can to help.
    anonymous 5 MaryJoanne123 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • I don't understand the few negative votes. What's not to like about someone risking his life to help children desperately in need, and to call attention to this deplorable situation?
    anonymous 5 Lien 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • UNICEF Ambassador Clay Aiken is a man who walks the talk that's plain to see. I have to admire a Star like him who is driven to give back to the world. I salute you Clay, and all the angels at UNICEF.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Thank you to UNICEF and Clay for making the world a better place!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Just doing what he set out to do 5 years ago. I really respect him and hope that a difference can be made for the children in Kenya and Somalia.
    outback 5 outback 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • He never ceases to amaze me.
    Yes - he is one of the good guys!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • when he was on Idol, he said he wanted to make a difference.
    Seems he is doing just that.
    Thank you Unicef and Clay for bringing this to our attention.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Clay Aiken is making a difference. UNICEF is a wonderful organization and Clay sure is an inspiring ambassador for them. Thank you for covering this.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • It seems that Clay Aiken is not only a great sexy entertainer, but also a great person to help people in need. I am glad to hear about Kenya and the needs there. Thanks Clay and UNICEF for making us aware of this need!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Clay's 3 blogs at the UNICEF site are heartwarming and thought provoking. I don't have much myself, but I was glad to contribute to such a worthy organization.
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • What do you expect from Clay Aiken except that 5 years ago, he made a statement that given the opportunity, he will use his celebrity status to make a difference one way or the other! Indeed, that's what he is doing!
    anonymous anonymous 7/24/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is awesome.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Still stating a rumor as fact. Clay Aiken nor Jaymes Foster ever confirmed Clay was going to be a father, and the only so called source said he was misquoted, and BJ Cook(Jaymes ex sister Inlaw) said the rumor was untrue.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • I'm glad to hear of his trips to Kenya and Somalia, but don't understand why it's prefaced as having something to do with impending fatherhood. He's been a UNICEF ambassador since 2004.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • This is what is important. The future of children around the world is in jeopardy and we are the only ones who can help. Thanks to Clay and the other UNICEF ambassadors,we can make a difference.Please donate.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • What the Insider calls "confirming" a story is to use another Tabloid as a source...To use the UNICEF story to sneak in more UNCONNFIRMED gossip is about as low as you can get on the morality scale. How do the people that work for these gossip rags, and entertainment shows look at themselves in the mirror everyday and be happy with what they see looking back. They are the perfect example of a human being selling their soles for money...they lack a moral compass and the way this article was written just proves how low they will go. The only truth to this article is Clay Aiken cares enough about others to go to another country that many are no longer brave enough to enter and try to make a positive difference in the world. The people who have to add unconfirmed gossip are examples of cowards in their lowest form.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Was it even necessary to mention the 'daddy' portion when NOTHING was confirmed by either sides??

    The Unicef mission information was enough. The rumor portion is needless and rude.
    anonymous 6 stripedshirts 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Clay has said, many times, that the horrors going on in the world respecting children is way more important than anything that may or MAY NOT being going on in his life. He believes the children of the world deserve much more notice in the press.

    Unfortunately, mags like People insist on dragging in rumors just to get some attention for themselves. I totally agree with the posts of 1 hour ago and 11 minutes ago. Stick to the UNICEF story which really is true!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
    • Amending post to read agree with the 2 previous posters.
      anonymous anonymous 7/25/08
       
    • Oops, I meant to say the Insider is a deplorable rag, not People Magazine. (At least People is only reporting the UNICEF) story and not trying to garner attention for themselves such as this article by Insider.
      anonymous anonymous 7/25/08
       
  • Clay loves to entertain! But children and those in need are his heart!!

    Clay just crossed dangerous ground to bring attention to a place that has been forgotten !! Thank you unicef for choosing this man and others to show us just how heart wrenching the situation is over there!!!
    anonymous 5 sutter4clay 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Thank you Insider for featuring Clay on your site. Clay, you are a good man. UNICEF you are one in a million!
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Clay Aiken is not only a talented singer and performer, he is using his celebrity to help the less fortunate around the world. I admire him greatly! He is truly making a difference.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Clay Aiken has been a great UNICEF Ambassador and will be a great father as well. To those that said such nice things about Clay - will you take them back after he becomes a father in August? Are your nice words only a contingency? Wedlock does not guarantee a loving stable home for a baby, My best wishes to the expectant parents!
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • Clay and UNICEF make a great combination, Clay is so dedicated to the 3rd. world children in need.
    I was glad to support this cause, more people should do so.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • I love that Clay is doing what he said and trying to use his celebrity to do something that matters. He has worked very hard for UNICEF and is successful in raising awareness ... I've donated to UNICEF since I fell in love with his voice on AI and then discovered he was an ambassador for UNICEF. Thanks for helping Clay help the children.
    anonymous anonymous 7/25/08 Reply
     
  • what a joke! someone just Posed his pictures to hot ones and then uploaded to the famous free interracial dating club Bigdaddymatch co m . you know it is a niche dating service for interracial singles.. so he is said to seek an extramarital relationship there! lol
    anonymous anonymous 7/27/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is awesome!
    anonymous anonymous 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • Clay and UNICEF - what an amazing combination and I'm so glad they picked him. He really is true to the cause and not there just for PR like some.
    kimfreeuk 5 kimfreeuk 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • You're right - he is one of the good guys.
    anonymous 6 Beanblossom 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • Excellent choice by UNICEF, as Clay is not only the most stupendous entertainer out there, he is an intelligent, caring guy, who puts all he has into helping children around the world. He should be cloned a thousand times over.
    anonymous 5 kyliez 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • Clay Aiken was the BEST overall contestant American Idol ever had to date. His Unicef involvment and the Bubel/Aiken foundation are Wonderful credits to his character. This man truly inspires!!!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • Terrific guy, and great humanitarian.
    In case you were wondering, Clay Aiken is by far my favorite idol, and I think you know he would have run away with your poll. That's probably why he was not included. Carrie's missing too. You must have a favorite in mind, and didn't want any competition for Kelly.. Ridiculous.
    anonymous anonymous 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • Have you heard Clay say he was going to be a father?

    Thank you Clay for what you do for others and I know you forgive those who lie on you. You're that kind of man. I wish I could
    anonymous anonymous 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • he is gross he looks like a chic
    arose1213 213 arose1213 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • Great Guy!! This time UNICEF!! there's also the Bubel - Aiken Foundation that's a full time job, also the Presidential Appointment for Education, there's no end to what Clay has been doing "behind the scenes" and is just now being noticed. Kudos Clay!!
    anonymous anonymous 7/28/08 Reply
     
  • What a guy -- he quietly goes about his heartfelt work with children. Aside from that, we all need to look about us and realize that whatever small part we can take in helping the children of the world is the key to our future!
    anonymous anonymous 7/29/08 Reply
     
  • It is beyond me to try & understand why some of the comments are anonymous.Is it because you know you're trying to continue the rumors ,or are you just ashamedto sign your name because of stupidity.I'm not saying you are stupid, but be grownup & put your John Han Rule of thumb-(don't believe everything you read &half of what you see.down.
    anonymous 60 tennie 7/29/08 Reply
     
    • I don't know why you put anonymous down when I signed my name .Iwould like for everyone to know who commented on what. I am not ashamed to identify myself because I SPEAK THE TRUTH.Some of you know in your heart that what you write is just speculation to keep rumors going.What you need to focus on is the good in what CLAY is doing &continues to do for the less fortunate.,instead of fueling or saying unconfirmed reports that has NOTHING to do with his helping under priviledged children & adults. We need to get our priorities straight & stop speculating on some thing that you don't know is true or not.
      anonymous 60 tennie 7/30/08
       
  • Bravo to Clay, he is a wonderfully compassionate person who devotes a lot of time to the welfare of children in this country and around the world.

    Shame on The Insider to use every opportunity possible to promote an unconfirmed rumor.
    anonymous anonymous 7/29/08 Reply
     
  • Thanks for covering Clay's mission. He is an amazing man. He has used his power of celebrity to make a real difference in the world, just as he said he would. He traveled to one of the most dangerous places in the world to selflessly help others. He's a true hero.
    anonymous anonymous 7/29/08 Reply
     
  • Clay walks the walk and talks the talk. I admire him immensely for his philapanthric work. This trip to Somalia is not the first and will not be the last. He is true to his word.
    anonymous anonymous 7/29/08 Reply
     
  • A celebrity who doesn't carouse and spends a good part of his time helping others. May his kind multiply.
    anonymous anonymous 7/29/08 Reply
     
  • I never watched AI 2 but since have learned what a caring person Clay Aiken is and what he feels for children, all children! I just discovered his voice with his new album this year and can't wait to hear more from him.
    anonymous anonymous 7/29/08 Reply
     
  • Clay Aiken is a fine young man. I was happy to give to this worthy cause.
    anonymous anonymous 7/29/08 Reply
     
  • I heard that also. Still... where is this all coming from if it's false?
    anonymous anonymous 7/29/08 Reply
     
    • It,s coming from the worst rag mag there is TMZ.Go figure . tennie
      anonymous 60 tennie 7/30/08
       
  • the comment about getting priorities straight& stupidity is from me, TENNIE
    anonymous 60 tennie 7/30/08 Reply
     
  • in response to the post 10 or so boxes below....I really still think he is gay. Nothing is wrong with that but I doubt the baby really is his.
    anonymous anonymous 7/30/08 Reply
     
  • Absolutely fantistic guy, and the greatest, most versatile singer I have ever heard - especially live. Our entire family loves this man, and I wish the media would stop their constant stabs at him. He most certainly does not deserve this treatment.
    anonymous anonymous 7/30/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is great. He cares about others and he truly makes a difference helping others wherever he goes.
    anonymous anonymous 7/31/08 Reply
     
  • He such a big Queen !!!! It's hard to believe he could impregnate anyone!
    Trujrzygirl 27 Trujrzygirl 7/31/08 Reply
     
    • Trujrzygirl;
      You are a very small person if that is all you can think of to say when this article is about the wonderful work Clay is doing for those poor unfortunate children.
      anonymous 5 Lien 8/1/08
       
  • I love that Clay Aiken is using his celebrity to do good in this world and bring awareness the need for help, through UNICEF and The Bubel/Aiken Foundation. He is an amazing man...so talented and caring.
    anonymous anonymous 7/31/08 Reply
     
  • Thank you INSIDER for posting that terrific article about Clay's last Unicef mission. It's nice to see you guys are still Clay friendly in light of the recent hate campaign being waged full force against him. latest latest CD
    anonymous anonymous 8/1/08 Reply
     
  • God bless you Clay Aiken. You have a big heart.

    Maria Frisby
    mspennsylvania 47 mspennsylvania 8/2/08 Reply
     
  • Thanks for bringing attention to the dire circumstances of children in Somalia and Kenya. Without our donations UNICEF would not be able to help them. And thanks to Clay for giving up his time for this worthwhile cause.
    anonymous anonymous 8/2/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is amazing, not only for his talent, but for his compassionate heart. Its nice to see someone traveling to these areas because he cares, not for the sake of a video or photo op.
    anonymous anonymous 8/3/08 Reply
     
  • he looks like tiny tim, he couldnt sing either
    anonymous anonymous 8/4/08 Reply
     
  • Unicef should send that picture of the bombed out school to some of our schools that have a hard time keeping students to attend regularly. An education is so important to have a good life and improving your lifestyle.
    anonymous anonymous 8/5/08 Reply
     
  • Thank you Insider for being one of the few who report the good things Clay does to make the world a better place. Please continue to be Clay "Friendly". It helps make up for the trash mags that treat him so badly.
    anonymous anonymous 8/7/08 Reply
     
  • Clay is a good man. I am tired of these idiotic interviewers having one of the first few questions that they ask him being, "Are you gay?". I don't care if he is gay or not. It is his preference who he is with. He is doing good work for the world and that is what the reporters need to focus on.
    Ben
    darkpikachu02 6 darkpikachu02 8/8/08 Reply
     
  • Thanks for posting an article about Clay's work with UNICEF. This is a topic that's very important to Clay and every bit of coverage helps the children around the world who are lucky enough to be part of the UNICEF programs
    anonymous anonymous 8/9/08 Reply
     
  • I second this statement!!
    Thank you for finally noticing Clay Aiken's excellent work for UNICEF.
    anonymous anonymous 8/10/08 Reply
     
  • This guy is so flaming he could start a forest fire
    SydneyW3 12 SydneyW3 8/13/08 Reply
     
  • I LOVE IT. YOU ROCK MY NAME IS NATALIE IM A BIG FAN. YOU SING WITH YOU HART LOVE IT. 9340635 THATS MY NUBERER. I WISH I CHOULD MEET YOU. CLAY IM SO PROUD OF YOU. AND IM PROUD TO HAVE YOU AS MY NUMBER 1 I LIVE IN BONO THE TOWN I GO TO IS JONESBORO. I AM 21 YEARS OLD. BROWN HAIR GEEN EYES IM YOU FAN.CLAY YOU THE BEST SINGER EVER LOVE YOU FAN NATALIE GOD BLESS YOU.
    anonymous anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
     
  • CLAY IS THE BEST EVER AND HE HAS A GOOD HEART I LOVE HIM
    anonymous anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
     
  • CLAY I REALY LOVE YOUR MUSIC STAY COOL. I LOVE CLAY.
    anonymous anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
     
  • NO ONE HAS A RIGHT TO SAY MEAN THANGS ABOUT CLAY ITS NOT FAIR. HE IS A GOOD MAN WITH A GOOD HART.HES THE BEST
    anonymous anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
     
  • GOD BLESS YOU CLAY. NATALIE BURGESS
    anonymous anonymous 9/8/08 Reply
     
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    anonymous anonymous 12/27/08 Reply
     
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  • Wonderful that you care about homeless and sick Kenyans and Somalians, Clay, believe me
    in USA there are plenty homeless, sick people who got nobody who are not allowed in any public places; who die nobody notices.
    anonymous 6 queenb 4/29/09 Reply
     
  • Too bad more starts did not take an active roll in helping others. Some do, but if all of them gave just a little it could help out many millions of people.
    Listing 42 Listing 6/8/09 Reply