The Key

Rapper, humanitarian & activist Emmanuel Jal’s fifth studio album 'The Key' was released in September 2014, on Gatwitch / Universal. All proceeds from the album support 'The Key is E', an initiative founded by Emmanuel Jal & Paul Lindley.

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The Key...

To an improved world
To finding untapped talent
To unlocking African potential
To all our children’s futures
To improving children’s health, education and confidence
To create better opportunities for more children
To unleashing the power of children and young people as individuals
To making a sustainable difference

Is E...

Enticing children and young people by igniting their passions.
Engaging children with music and stories of positive change
Engaging the Diaspora from Africa to join our journey to make a difference
Education to free minds and see possibilities
Empowering children and young people to make a difference to the world
Empowering African entrepreneurs to build businesses that combine profits and social purpose
Enabling a journey to bring capital, skills, role models, mentors, ideas and passion to Africa
Entrepreneurs who can lead economic and social change
Enterprise in Africa; through support, investment, networks, mentors and markets

The Latest from the Key

Music | See all

Emmanuel Jal’s The kEy album:
The Power of music for change.

Schools | See all

Working with schools to create change:
Helping inspire the leaders of tomorrow.

Tours & Events | See all

09.03.2015 | The Key, Music Tour, UK | Buy tickets

London, UK @ Jazz Cafe, Camden, London

07.03.2015 | The Key, Music Tour, UK | Buy tickets

Norwich, UK @ Norwich Arts Centre, UK

05.03.2015 | We Day : Free The Children | Buy tickets

London @ Wembley Arena

Latest tweet

"This song is not released yet. This song drive me crazy collabo with @princessnyadollar on stage performing it with… https://t.co/lZOtowav1W"

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Supporters

"It’s been a pleasure and honor to record music with Emmanuel, an authentic artist who has a shared passion for investing in educational projects in Africa, and who also genuinely believes that music has the power to move both the body and the soul "

Nelly Furtado

"We should all Excel in whatever we are capable of"

Richard Branson
"The Key is Entertainment"

Nile Rodgers
"We Want Peace And We Gonna Get It"

Darryl “D.M.C” McDaniels
"The new generation’s Bob Marley."

Peter Gabriel
"This Brother Is So Incredible."

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