Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am will be appearing in the upcoming sequel of the popular animated film Madagascar.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa finds the Central Park Zoo animals (voiced by Chris Rock & Ben Stiller) still trying to find their way back home.

Will.i.am will be voicing the role of a new character called 'Moto Moto'.

Will.i.am also scored the movie's soundtrack along with legendary composer Hans Zimmer.

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa will open in theatres on November 7th while its soundtrack will hit shelves on November 4th.