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TED Talks - Emmanuel Jal: The music of a war child
By: Opal Tometi
Posted: Aug 13 09
Witnessed: 2455 veces
Regions: Africa, Kenya, Sudan
Issues: Child soldiers, Children's rights, War crimes
Tags: culture, education, Emmanuel Jal, hope, Music
Emmanuel Jal speaks at TED Global 2009
About this talk:
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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