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Emmanuel Jal (born Jal Jok 1 January 1980) is a South Sudanese - Canadian artist, actor,author, former child soldier, and political activist. His autobiography, War Child: A Child Soldier's Story, was published in 2009.
Learn about Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier who became a successful musician and peace activist. Explore his latest album 'Shangah', his music videos, and his social-emotional learning projects.
Born into the life of a child solider in the war-torn region of Southern Sudan on an unknown date, Emmanuel Jal managed to survive and emerge as a recording artist, achieving worldwide acclaim...
Emmanuel Jal is a former child soldier from Sudan who became a successful hip-hop artist and peace ambassador. He has released seven albums, starred in two films, spoken at the UN and founded Gua Africa, a charity for war and poverty victims.
For five years, young Emmanuel Jal fought as a child soldier in the Sudan. Rescued by an aid worker, he's become an international hip-hop star and an activist for kids in war zones. In words and lyrics, he tells the story of his amazing life.
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Aug 7, 2009 · Rescued by an aid worker, he's become an international hip-hop star and an activist for kids in war zones. In words and lyrics, he tells the story of his amazing life....
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Shangah is the title track to Emmanuel Jal's 7th studio album, which means " I am, I have been. I want to create music which pays homage to my heritage whist...
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