Being a celebrity carries a lot weight. It opens doors and gives you 'star' status. It also inevitably ensures people listen to you.
Numerous celebrities have used their fame and influence to help bring an end to atrocities, poverty and illness in Africa .
Many international charities work endlessly to try and alleviate Africa's poverty.
More attention however is of course drawn by celebrities. The latest celebrity to do so is Madonna , who adopted a 1 year old Malawian boy last week.
She has adopted David Banda, whose mum passed away of complications during child birth, whilst visiting an orphanage in Malawi .
The youngster's father, Yohane Banda, was happy for his son as he considers he will be getting a better life in the UK.
He has been assured that his son will come back regularly to check out his roots.
This superstar has ensured one child is going to get a better education and life than he may otherwise. Other celebrities ensure that they try and help greater numbers of people in need.
Bob Geldof has made anti poverty a crusade since the early 80s.
