Merck Foundation 'Like Them' song by Kenneth Mugabi of Uganda to support girls’ education.

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2022Jul 18

Senator Dr.Rasha Kelej, B.Sc Pharma, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Merck Foundation. My views are personal. Disclaimer This page content is not intended for US/ Canadian audiences. Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany operates in the US and Canada as EMD Serono in Healthcare, Millipore Sigma in Life Science and EMD Performance Materials. In the rest of the world, we operate under the Merck trademark. "As I promised, I am very happy to share this beautiful new song, 'Like Them' by rising star, Ugandan musician, Kenneth Mugabi, video clip produced by Wezi, Zambian artist and the concept developed by myself. We are working together on different songs, videos and ideas to sensitize our communities. The song is created to end child marriage and support girls’ education which is very important to build stronger families and communities. So proud and inspired by this song, hope you like it... And stay tuned for our next new song which we will be launching soon." Lyrics: Like Them If she had all resources She’d write a book full of stories The old tales Jjajja (grand parent) used to tell But everything is not going well “Stubborn child…”, Mama said “School was never meant for us” The dreams she had in plan were blown away by negativity CHORUS:- She say she wants to be nga bali abamanyi okuwandiika (like those who can write) She wants to be nga bali abamanyi okusoma(like those who can read) Her dream is to put on shoes and a uniform She wants to be nga bali (like them) She wants to be nga bali (like them) Like Them. If she had all resources She’d say No to daddy’s stories How he got married underage And he wants her to do the same “Silly child…”, Papa said “School was never meant for us” The dreams she had in plan were blown away by word of mouth CHORUS:- She say she can be nga bali abamanyi okuwandiika (like those who can write) She can be nga bali abamanyi okusoma(like those who can read) Her dream is to put on shoes and a uniform She will be nga bali (like them) She will be nga bali (like them) Like Them. Bridge:- She could be a lawyer Or become a doctor A light to the darkest side, She needs An opportunity to express herself! She can be like them abamany' okuwandika This girl could be nga Bali abamanyi okusoma All she needs are opportunities Help her realize those dreams She might turn out to be x2 Better than them! Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej CEO of Merck Foundation President of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother SUBSCRIBE here and watch my visits to Africa and our efforts to change the world : https://goo.gl/1mNsBt