Sudan war: 'Music saved my life'
15 April marks three years since the war in Sudan began.
An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Sudan war: 'Music saved my life'" was published on April 10, 2026 and runs 22 minutes.
April 10, 2026 ·22m · Focus on Africa
Summary
15 April marks three years since the Sudan war began, as the vicious power struggle between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues. More than 150,000 people have died in the conflict across the country, and about 12 million have fled their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Yet even in the darkest moments, music lives on. Sudanese musicians are using their voices to spread hope - and to heal. We hear from one of Sudan’s most influential bands, Aswat Almadina, on how music is helping them survive. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti and Bashar Osman Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editor: Maryam Abdalla
Episode Description
15 April marks three years since the Sudan war began, as the vicious power struggle between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues.
More than 150,000 people have died in the conflict across the country, and about 12 million have fled their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
Yet even in the darkest moments, music lives on. Sudanese musicians are using their voices to spread hope - and to heal. We hear from one of Sudan’s most influential bands, Aswat Almadina, on how music is helping them survive.
Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti and Bashar Osman Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Priya Sippy Editor: Maryam Abdalla