Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the South Sudan Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
Born near Juba, exiled to the United States as a child, and now the South Sudanese musician with the widest reach — he has played the White House.
Angelo Maku, known as Yaba Angelosi, is a South Sudanese-American singer, songwriter, producer and film director.
Born in a small town near Juba, his family emigrated to the United States in 2000. His music sets African traditional sound against Western dance production, and he has performed internationally, including at the White House and at the celebrations for Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
Born in a small town near Juba, his family emigrated to the United States in 2000. His music sets African traditional sound against Western dance production, and he has performed internationally, including at the White House and at the celebrations for Sudan's Comprehensive Peace Agreement.
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