Emmanuel Jal’s life is a story depicting journey from rag to riches, inspiring all who suffer from sordid miseries of life yet couldn’t gather strength to bounce back. A ray of hope for millions distressed worldwide dreaming of making to the big league one day, Jal suffered a lot in his childhood. But forgetting all the hollowing terror that he once confronted during his days in civil war and terror struck Africa, Jal like a phoenix has risen from the ashes and established himself as a rapper known for his short dreadlocks, stylishly askew and haunting soundtracks.
Rescued by some strangers from the camp of Sudanese child warriors, his life is a tapestry of tragedy and sheer luck. He was the force behind Buno’s U2 concert for benefiting Africa. He has become the protagonist of the documentary “War Child” professing the sordid story of child soldiers in Africa. His every song is filled with a burning passion to set things right in his native Africa – to protect the childhood of thousands forced to suffering due to incessant civil war and military strife.
Jal’s soundtracks well influenced by raw pluck and a message of pain that he had suffered in his life. His effort to raise money to help the Africans, no doubt, overshadowed by the concerts of Buno or flamboyant declarations of the rich nations. But, his effort is most genuine and foremost to strike hearts of millions for his status of a destiny child and it is only he who can awaken the world from slumber to take care of millions dying in Africa from poverty, hunger and civil strife. Are other Emmanuels like Emmanuel Jal ready to emerge from their tattered life?
Source: Washington Post
