In Africa, you know, if you're poor, at least you can go to the forest and share some mangoes with the gorillas and monkey. Emmanuel Jal africaforestgorilla Change image and share on social
The wealthiest Sudanese don't know what war is. Their children are safe in school. Emmanuel Jal childsafeschool Change image and share on social
I still have nightmares of dead comrades, a long time ago, talking to me. 'Emmanuel, don't forget about us, don't give up, keep telling our story.' Emmanuel Jal agocomradedead Change image and share on social
I would advise dancers, musicians and others in the entertainment industry to take up yoga, as it clears the mind and creates a sense of balance and stillness which is important for any performing artist. Emmanuel Jal adviseartistbalance share on social
When I listen to hip-hop, it's like no big difference how people sing in my village, 'cause bling would be their cow. Emmanuel Jal bigblingcow Change image and share on social
I don't take modern hip-hop as real. It's entertaining, it's fake, like James Bond. Emmanuel Jal bondentertainfake Change image and share on social
When people know you've been a soldier, they judge you: you are a thief, a lost boy. Emmanuel Jal boyhavejudge Change image and share on social
When I first went to school, I was fighting all the time. The soldier mentality was still in me. I kept getting expelled. I found it hard to take instructions from anyone who wasn't a military commander. Emmanuel Jal commanderexpelfight share on social
I don't know anywhere where the people are hungrier for education than South Sudan. Emmanuel Jal educationhungrypeople Change image and share on social
If you really kill, you don't want to talk about it. Emmanuel Jal killtalk Change image and share on social