Singer Wyclef Jean has formally registered to stand for president of Haiti.
The hop hop star was greeted by fans as he arrived to submit his paperwork before Saturday's deadline.
"It's a moment in time and in history," Jean said.
"It's very emotional."
Haiti is struggling to rebuild itself after a devastating earthquake killed around 300,000 people.
If Jean's candidacy is approved, the former Fugees star will face several strong political opponents.
They include ousted ex-Prime Minister Jacques-Edouard Alexis, who secured the backing of President Rene Preval's powerful Unity party this week.
The sitting President is barred by the constitution from seeking a new term.
Other candidates include Raymond Joseph, who is Haiti's current ambassador to the US and Mr Jean's uncle.
Speculation has surrounded Jean and his political ambitions for several years.
Despite being brought up in Brooklyn and living in New York, the Haitian has been active in Haiti with the charity Yele Haiti, set up by Jean five years ago to raise awareness for his country's problems.
He said the earthquake cemented his ambition to run for president.
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