Emmanuel Jal Cuts Loose with "Rakaboom"

<p>Emmanuel Jal has come a long way from his harrowing days as a war child in Sudan. Now based in Toronto, Jal returns frequently to East Africa, engaging in a variety of social justice projects. </p> <p>His music has also grown sunnier. This new video, "Rakaboom," is a lively love song sung in his native South Sudanese language, Naath. Shot in Lamu, Kenya with producer Jesse Bukindu, and sponsored by the "ethical footware brand" <a href="https://twinsforpeace.com/">Twins for Peace</a>, it's a playful blend of joyous music, fashion and hope for a better future in East Africa.</p> <figure><iframe loading="lazy" width="500" height="281" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/_mZIjx7bwXI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></figure>