At Ayany Primary School in Kenya, nearly a forth of the 2000 students are orphans, having lost both their parents to AIDS. The school is in the Kibera section of Nairobi — the largest slum in all of Africa. With rape on the rise and AIDS an ever-present problem in Kenya, basic HIV/AIDS awareness is a substantial part of the school curriculum. But Leah Asego, a teacher at Ayany, goes beyond the basic, composing passionate poems on the themes of sexuality and women’s rights, meant to instill pride in her young female students. Asego spends her free time during lunch, after school, and even on weekends diligently coaching the girls in the lyrics and assertive delivery style of her poetry, which highlights the plight of women in Africa and emphasizes HIV/AIDS awareness. Asego hopes that the lyrics will equip her students with a sense of self, teaching them how to live within the pressures of their communities and social norms, all the while maintaining a smile.
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Woman of Africa is an ode to the resilience of an unsung hero — the African woman.
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GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR MOST WORTHY ENDEAVORS…
IF NOT FOR YOU, WHO WOULD DO THIS?
NOBODY!
These young girls deserve a lot of respect. Their
songs explain the unique messages of awareness and
self-respect. Bravo!
I am sorry for the troubles of black African women and young ladies. My prays are there for them all. God will overcome all aspects of deliverance to them all. The Lord our God is a Good Spirit for all who believe and trust in him. I give them respect and love for their hearts are strong and the spirit is too. Keep the faith my beautiful sisters we will meet one day that I do know.
may God be with you may angles 1 john 4;4 Ye are of God,little children and have over come them,because greater is in you,than he that is in the world. Amen
wow these young ladies brought tears to my eyes. The message is strong and very touching. extremely good work. I would recommend putting these videos on “Youtube” for the world to see. keep it up.
Indeed like Chiro mentioned that the message in this video is very powerfull and i praise GOD for inpirering you Ms. Leah Asego to bring such an encouraging and wonderfull message to all those beautifull young ladies, for it takes obedience and effort of someone to make a difference and to change the world. In the name of Jesus i pray that GOD will continue to guide and use you for his glory. Amen!!!
…so inspiring. The Lord is at work in mighty ways, yet again.
My heart goes out to these young girls. I am originally from Kenya. I believe there is hope for a better and brighter future for these wonderful children.No task is too great for God.I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future…jeremiah 29:11. Please be encouraged!