Age seven, Emmanuel Jal was a child soldier in Sudan; today, he is a champion for African education and development, and a rapper of international acclaim. His autobiography War Child has been read by thousands, and his music has topped African charts.
You’d think these phenomenal achievements would be enough to satisfy him, but meet Jal for more than two minutes, and you can visibly see his drive to do more. When I catch up with him in a North London pub the sun is burning, but a baggy hoodie still covers his skinny frame. Jal has made a commitment to eat just one meal a day until he has raised enough money to build a school in Sudan.
