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Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya (The Kennedy Center)

Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya

The Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya emerges from a unique child rescue center and residence named Shangilia (Swahili for “Rejoice”) in the heart of Nairobi’s Kangemi slum, formed in the early 1990’s by the late Kenyan film actress, Anne Wanjugu.   Ms. Wanjugu, sharing what she knew best – a talent to perform – with destitute children living on the streets, found that through participation they gained confidence, skills, focus, the ability to work in teams and other socializing skills needed for productive lives.

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Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya 11/10/07: Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya

Residents of a sanctuary for street children in the Kangemi slum of Nairobi make up the harmonic Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya, which combines Swahili and American gospel music with acrobatics in an inspirational performance.

Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya

Residents of a sanctuary for street children in the Kangemi slum of Nairobi make up the harmonic Shangilia Youth Choir of Kenya, which combines Swahili and American gospel music with acrobatics in an inspirational performance.

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