Rap star announced for Naas Racecourse concert

Wyclef Jean has announced a concert at Naas Racecourse on August 23.

Wyclef Jean's gig is part of BARE in the Woods festival, and marks his first performance in Ireland in 17 years.

Additional supporting acts have yet to be announced.

The multiple Grammy-winning rapper recently released his Wyclef Goes Back To School mixtape, which he spent nearly a year scouting for fresh talent on college campuses.

The Haitian-born rapper gained prominence in the music scene as part of Fugees.

He has since released several solo albums, attempted to run in Haiti's presidential election and released his memoir Purpose: An Immigrant's Story.

Tickets for the concert go on sale April 24 via Ticketmaster.