A French businessman has named a fizzy drink after US President-elect Barack Obama.

The high-energy drink will raise money for an educational charity based in one of the troubled Paris suburbs.

Obama Soda goes up for auction in January.

Creator, Jean-Jacques Attisso has made 100 cans simply by sticking his labels on cans of energy drink.

He said he has been handing them out to youths close to where he works, hoping that Mr Obama's success will serve as an inspiration to them.

Mr Attisso said Mr Obama symbolises hope for a new generation.

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