On his 38th birthday, John Ngamwa (pictured), a talented South Sudanese vocalist took to Juba Orphanage to celebrate with thousands of children without parents or guardians. It was not an expression of care but was more than just that.
Ngamwa, the second overall winner of the African Online Vocalist Season 2 contest, is in a philanthropic mission aimed at elevating the needy from desperate living conditions.
Growing up without parents, he understands what it means to go to bed on an empty stomach, walking barefoot and missing out on education due inadequate financial support.
“So at the moment because I can’t be able to change a lot, my joy is seeing someone else smiling, that means a lot to me,” said Ngamwa, who also doubles as a businessman.
At Juba Orphanage, Ngamwa said he finds solace in helping the vulnerable groups other than spending money on, or organising lavish birthday parties.
“Today (Sunday) we are here at Juba Orphanage celebrating my birthday,” Ngamwa told reporters. “I didn’t see the need of me buying a cake worth US$300 and eat with friends. So, I just felt that money could do something better.”
As certain as it seems, Ngamwa might not have met the full expectations of the orphans. However, his donation is among some charitable initiatives the parentless children need.
On his 38th birthday, John Ngamwa, a talented South Sudanese vocalist took to Juba Orphanage to celebrate with thousands of children without parents or gurdians. It was not an expression of care but was more than just that.
Ngamwa, the second overall winner of the African Online Vocalist Season 2 contest, is in a philanthropic mission aimed at elevating the needy from desperate living conditions.
Growing up without parents, he understands what it means to go to bed on an empty stomach, walking barefoot and missing out on education due inadequate financial support.
“So at the moment because I can’t be able to change a lot, my joy is seeing someone else smiling, that means a lot to me,” said Ngamwa, who also doubles as a businessman.
At Juba Orphanage, Ngamwa said he finds solace in helping the vulnerable groups other than spending money on, or organising lavish birthday parties.
“Today (Sunday) we are here at Juba Orphanage celebrating my birthday,” Ngamwa told reporters. “I didn’t see the need of me buying a cake worth US$300 and eat with friends. So, I just felt that money could do something better.”
As certain as it seems, Ngamwa might not have met the full expectations of the orphans. However, his donation is among some charitable initiatives the parentless children need.