In honour of Emmanuel Jal’s We Want Peace efforts, His Excellency Dr. Riek Machar, the Vice President hosted a high profile We Want Peace business gala dinner on the 20th of September at Independence Hall, Juba, to bring together key players from the international and local communities - to help build the future for South Sudan. Although the country has come a long way since independence, there are still obstacles to creating peace and the evening focused on the need for responsible investment for long term development and self sustainability – the event was an ideal platform to connect the government of South Sudan, the private sector, UN agencies, the diplomatic corps, and NGOs.

The anticipated affair saw many of South Sudan’s senior Government ministers, UN representatives, international dignitaries as well as the country’s established and growing businesses come together on a pledge towards “responsible investment” – long term development and self-sustainability in South Sudan. An intimate performance by Emmanuel Jal entertained the VIP audience into a dance of true celebration. Also present at the prestigious gathering of South Sudan’s key progressive players, was Darryl “DMC” McDaniels (of the legendary hip hop trio RUN DMC). McDaniels is the first African American artist in history to visit South Sudan, and did so in support of Emmanuel Jal’s peace mission. 

All comments from: The We Want Peace Business Gala, Juba, South Sudan – 20 September, 2012 - to promote corporate social responsibility, self-  sustainability and peaceful development on the eve of International Peace Day.