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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.
From his start in life as a child soldier in the war-torn region of Southern Sudan in the early 1980s, Emmanuel Jal has come through huge personal struggles to become a successful and acclaimed recording artist and peace ambassador now living in Toronto, Canada.
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.
Bio. “I share my story for social emotional learning through the arts, business and philanthropy. I offer experiences with music, healing, education and healthy living - so that together we can create positive, global awakening.”. - Emmanuel Jal.
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.
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...
Hip-hop star Emmanuel Jal first exploded into dance halls with Gua in 2005. His music has energized music lovers of all ethnicities and nations. But Jal's life story is far darker.
