Emmanuel Jal
Former Child Soldier | Humanitarian & Spoken Word Artist
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Emmanuel Jal is a former child soldier turned internationally acclaimed musician and humanitarian. Conscripted as a child into the Sudanese civil war, he overcame this trauma to become a voice for peace, releasing award-winning albums and founding the Gua Africa charity.
Jal's keynotes share his powerful journey of transformation, using spoken word and music to inspire audiences to overcome adversity and work for positive change. His story of resilience offers a message of hope to those facing seemingly insurmountable challenges.
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The music of a war child
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.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TED | 2009 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States |
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