Wyclef endorses Martelly

Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean has given his support to popular musician Michel Martelly, one of two candidates in Haiti's presidential run-off election next month.



Official campaigning for the runoff election begins today.



Martelly, known as Sweet Micky, is competing against former First Lady Mirlande Manigat.



The US-based singer says he decided to endorse Martelly because he's technologically savvy and has a charismatic personality that will help raise money with donors and bring change to Haiti.



Jean's own presidential candidacy was rejected by election officials last year.