“It’s no longer about the Lost Boys. They keep trying to make their way out, then they meet other people and empathize with them. It’s a story that a lot of people are going to discover their purpose from. When someone doesn’t know their purpose, they get lost.”
Quote by Emmanuel Jal
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Emmanuel Jal
Emmanuel Jal is a Sudanese musician known for his music and poetry that convey the pain and hope of war. Born in 1980, he escaped from the horrors of war as a child soldier and found his voice through music, becoming an internationally recognized artist. more
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