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Sudanese Rapper and Former-Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal Honored with Common Ground Award

The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Sudanese rapper and former-child soldier Emmanuel Jal about his achievements in his homeland since he recorded his first album in 2005.

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Emmanuel Jal (in yellow) performing in Bristol (Photo: Wiki Commons)

The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Sudanese rapper and former-child soldier Emmanuel Jal about his achievements in his homeland since he recorded his first album in 2005.