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SaliaMusala.Com – Official Appeal

Dear friends and followers,

Our own K2K, the “Anguna” hit maker, has been battling serious mental health challenges for a long time in Koboko. Sadly, his condition continues to affect his wellbeing and daily life.

At SaliaMusala.com, together with his fans and well-wishers, we are mobilising support to help take him for proper medical rehabilitation so he can receive the professional care he urgently needs.

We humbly ask for your support. Any contribution big or small will make a real difference in helping K2K begin his journey to recovery.

Please send your support using the mobile money details provided in the graphics.

Let us stand with him in this difficult moment.
Thank you for your kindness, prayers and continued support.

SaliaMusala.com

Kakwa SaliaMusala main towns and settlements found in the traditional Kakwa lands, flowing across the three sister borders 🌍✨

Where are you hailing from

🌞 Koboko
The beating heart of Kakwa land in Uganda, alive with trade and culture.

🌾 Oraba
A quiet border gateway where families and stories cross every day.

🌤 Yei
A vibrant Kakwa centre, full of markets, movement and memory.

🌼 Morobo
A calm and rooted Kakwa community characterized with Agriculture.

🌄 Aru
A major cross-border town where many Kakwa live and trade.

🌾 Aba
A a northern Kakwa settlement surrounded by rural life.

🌿 Ingbokolo
A quiet Kakwa community deep within the borderlands.

✨ Three countries. One people. One land of roots and shared history.

The Hidden Cost of Conflict in Morobo County: Forests Falling, Borders Bleeding

Payume and Kendila, Morobo County — A Crisis of Silence and Exploitation

In the remote and conflict-weary regions of Payume and Kendila in Morobo County, South Sudan, the scars of war are not only seen in destroyed homes and displaced families they are also written across the vanishing forests and blackened earth. The ongoing conflict has led to widespread environmental exploitation, turning forests into fields of stumps and hills into charcoal stockpiles.

Recent images from these areas paint a grim picture: massive stacks of timber, freshly cut and ready for transport, and hundreds of charcoal bags piled high under tarpaulins, awaiting shipment. These are not just signs of commerce they are the consequences of a desperate and unregulated war economy.

Amid the suffering, Uganda has quietly become one of the major beneficiaries. With Morobo’s borders porous and poorly monitored, traders from Uganda cross over with ease, loading trucks with timber and charcoal to meet rising demand back home. According to estimates from South Sudanese forestry officials, a single truckload of timber exported illegally to Uganda can fetch up to $5,000 to $8,000 USD. Similarly, a large sack of charcoal, sold for $3–$5 locally, is resold in Ugandan urban markets at up to $15–$20 USD per sack a profit margin that fuels the trade.

The scale of deforestation is equally alarming. Satellite imagery and local environmental monitors suggest that South Sudan loses an estimated 2% of its forest cover annually, and areas like Morobo are among the worst hit. In Payume and Kendila alone, community leaders estimate that over 500 mature trees are felled monthly to feed the illegal timber and charcoal trade.

Despite these grim realities, neither the Government of South Sudan nor that of Uganda has taken public or political action to condemn or curb this environmental plunder. No bilateral environmental protection framework exists, and no policy enforcement is visible on the ground. This silence this lack of accountability allows the exploitation to continue unchecked.

For the people of Payume and Kendila, the consequences are long-term and devastating. With their forests gone, their soil degraded, and their access to traditional resources destroyed, future generations are being robbed not just of trees, but of opportunity, security, and dignity.

The war in South Sudan is doing more than displacing people it is displacing the land itself. If peace is to mean anything, it must come with restoration: of governance, of accountability, and of the forests that once sheltered and sustained these communities.

Which area does this pic remind you of 🤗

Current Situation in Morobo County due to yesterday’s clashes between SSPDF and SPLA -IO which is still ongoing till Now
Humanitarian organizations such as South Sudan Red Cross and CBOs South Sudan Relief Foundation and SCAN are on ground in morobo doing assessment and registration of the internal displaced people

Cc

Bigsam Sugun Morobo News

Episode one on “Know your Artist”

Franko Lokunyumi is a talented South Sudanese artist, songwriter, storyteller, cultural activist, and entrepreneur from Yei, Central Equatoria State. Born in 1992 in Goja, he is passionate about community and is celebrated both locally and among South Sudanese in the diaspora. 

His music blends traditional Kakwa sounds with contemporary rhythms, reflecting his rich cultural heritage. Notable tracks include “Keri Lo Kakwa,” “Yei,” and “Stress Free.”   

Franko’s work promotes South Sudanese culture and unity, making him a prominent figure in the nation’s music scene. Explore his music on YouTube and Apple Music.  

Discover more about Franko Lokunyumi’s journey and contributions to South Sudanese music and culture.



Check out one of his popular songs, “Keri Lo Kakwa”:

Gifted Bless had this to say about his idea on the Kakwa cultural wear when he had a conversation with an undisclosed person.

“So, in the middle of a random conversation, someone hit me with, ‘What happened to the Kakwa Cultural wear you were working on?’

Good question. I’m still willing to bring it to life, but only if the community is ready to support and make it happen. Since the last time I initiated that, I got mixed reactions which to me isn’t a bad thing, but the reason why I stepped aside is that some of the “Community Leaders” claimed there are some groups who are working on the idea. Well that’s not still a bad thing. I am willing to present my concepts to a panel for vetting and the chosen idea can be adopted as our cultural wear.”

So what do you all think, should we revive this project?

Then came the second question:

‘When is the next Roots and Culture Re-Imagined?’ My answer? December. But that wasn’t all. I was also challenged to do at least two fashion shows this year.

Now, that’s a big task that I am willing to take since challenge is part of growth but I’m open to it if the support is there.

What is your opinion on the above?

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Cc: KAKWA Literature | Kakwa Community | South Sudan

🎶 New Music Alert! 🎶
Alexo Hussle ft. Aldizo Tuffh – "Blood Pressure"

The wait is over! Kakwa music just got hotter with the latest collaboration between two powerhouse artists, Alexo Hussle and Aldizo Tuffh! Their new track, "Blood Pressure", is here to set the vibe and keep you moving.

What to Expect:

A high-energy beat that’ll get you on your feet

The perfect blend of Kakwa vibes and modern sounds

👉 Stream "Blood Pressure" Now: [link in the comments section ]

Do you 😱 know or heard about BBadman kcee
This guy's music will make you cry 😭😭 its soul healing and touching 😥

We came across his new song released yesterday check it out here 👇👇👇


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