The Great Escape of Bonga - a podcast by BBC World Service

Bonga Kuenda is one of Angola’s most notable musicians, a master of the semba - traditional Angolan music. He was born during Portuguese colonial rule, and before music, Bonga had forged a career in athletics. In the 1960s, he emerged from the shanty towns of Luanda to become the fastest sprinter in the Portuguese Empire, but he was racing for a regime that he despised, one he was secretly trying to bring down. This podcast was first released on 3rd November 2018.

Presenter: Harry Graham
Producer: Maryam Maruf

With thanks to Edward Drummond for the translation

Image: Bonga Kuenda
Credit: Getty Images

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