He thinks Malawian Yohane Banda, father of 13-month-old David, could work at his wife Ali Hewson's ethical clothing label. She is creative head at the label, Edun.

Bono has become a figurehead for African issues and has spent years fighting to put debt relief on the world's political agenda.

The star said that it was important to improve employment rates in Africa so more people could keep their children.