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South Sundanese artist advocates for women’s rights

South Sudan’s concerted efforts toward gender equality haven’t yet brought about the anticipated change. Although statistics are scarce, women continue to surfer from ill-treatment by men – and as demanded by the culture, married women remain submissive to their husbands.

After witnessing the plight of married women in his neighbourhood, Samuel Sebit Emmanuel, aka Samse, wanted to help change the situation – as he knows best, through music.

Recently Samse launched his song entitled “Mara taki” (your wife), a song he thinks may push for more equality. “Now this song (Mara taki) is just advocating for the rights of a woman, as a wife at home,” he says.

Ochan Hannington spoke to Samse about his song:

(cc) The Niles | Ochan Hannington