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Larson Angok

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Larson Angok
Background information
Birth nameAngok Garang Wieu
Born (1980-05-28) 28 May 1980 (age 44)
Gungpayal, Aweil North County, Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan
GenresAfrobeat
Occupation(s)Musician and songwriter
InstrumentSolo
Years active2007-present
LabelsGood and Bad news records
Member ofTeam Never hides the facts.
Formerly ofBad News crew
Spouse(s)Ayak Majang Ngong and Aguot Wieu John Akot
Websitehttps://larsonangok.com

Larson Angok Garang Wieu is a South Sudanese artist, lawyer and activist[1] who was born on 28 May 1980 in Gungpayal Warpach, Aweil North County in South Sudan. He holds a bachelor's degree in law at Starford international University. He has started his music career since 1989. He composed his first debuted album on 01 August 2007 in Sudan. He is also a member of Sudan People's Liberation Movement.[2]

Early life and education

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Angok Garang Wieu started his nursery at Taraliet primary school, Aweil South County in 1989-1990. Years later, he shifted to Majak Akueny, Yargot primary school in Aweil East County where he finished P2 and P3.[3]

In 1991-1993, he attended Majak Bai primary school, In 1994 he finished his intermediate school at the same school (Majak Bai primary school).[4]

In 1995, he was transferred to Marial Baai primary school as a candidate for primary leaving education. Then, went to Nyamlel thii for primary school General examinations in 1996.[5]

In 2001, young Lawyer[6] went to Rumbek for child soldiers demobilization training. After the training had finished, he gained momentum and went back to school for secondary school education in 2013 at St. Maria secondary in Aweil town and sat successfully.[7]

In 2018, he joined Stafford International University for his law's degree and graduated in 2022.[1]

Discography

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Larson Angok composed many albums and he sold the internationally.

  • Kamsha wa sharin.
  • Aweil Ke Gogrial
  • Tit Pandun
  • Nhom Muok
  • Mith SPLM.
  • Too Busy

References

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  1. ^ a b "Popular singer Larson Angok arrested in Wau". Radio Tamazuj (Press release). 2021-03-19. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  2. ^ "Lawyer demands trial of detained Wau musician". Radio Tamazuj (Press release). 2021-03-26. Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  3. ^ "Larson Angok Foudation – LAF". Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  4. ^ Wël, PaanLuel (2021-03-25). "Who is Responsible for the Incarceration of Artist Larson Angok?". PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd - South Sudan. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  5. ^ "Response to bias song composed by Mr Artist Larson Angok Garang | Pachodo.org". pachodo.org. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
  6. ^ SudanTribune (2021-03-19). "Arrest of S. Sudan's popular singer sparks public outcry". Sudan Tribune (Press release). Retrieved 2024-10-04.
  7. ^ Post, Sudans (2021-03-22). "Police confirms it is detaining popular singer Larson Angok". Sudans Post. Retrieved 2024-12-03.