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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.
Emmanuel Jal is a former child soldier who became a successful musician and peace ambassador. His 7th studio album 'Shangah' showcases his South Sudanese heritage and influences from Kenya and other African countries.
Emmanuel Jal has been nominated for 2 Junos in the 'Best International Album' cateogry and has released 6 studio albums: Gua, Ceasefire, Warchild, See Me Mama, The Key and Naath.
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.
Emmanuel Jal, a former child soldier from Sudan, shares his story of survival and transformation through hip-hop music. Watch his inspiring talk at TEDGlobal 2009 and learn how he helps other children in war zones.
http://www.ted.com 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 ...
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Emmanuel Jal is a visionary voice rising from the depths of adversity to peace advocate, through artistry. by Nour Massoud. Dec 09, 2023. share. tweet. Emmanuel Jal’s early childhood is marked by forced migration, becoming a child soldier and the unimaginable traumas of war, all before the age of 12. Somehow, he survived.
