Rocka Ringo

Growing up and trying to build a future as a youth in South Sudan is a journey marked by silent struggles and heavy hurdles. Every day presents a new test of survival, from navigating a scarce job market to carving out an identity amid structural challenges.

The road is rarely smooth, and the pressure to succeed can often feel overwhelming.Yet, beneath the hardships lies an unbreakable bond to the land.
We choose not to complain because this is the place that shaped our stories, our resilience, and our dreams.

There is a distinct warmth in our communities, a shared rhythm in our struggles, and an unspoken understanding that no matter how far we wander, no other place will ever truly claim our hearts. Home, with all its imperfections, remains our ultimate sanctuary and our greatest hope.

In the year 1990 in Nairobi

Imagine Alijoma Mabil once told me that he will be tall one day 🤔what happened 🤷🏿‍♂️