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Dagne

Dagne

5,100KM    
of courage

Six years ago, Dagne paid a smuggler who promised to facilitate his trip to Sudan, then further on to Libya. After a challenging experience abroad, he decided to return home. Today, he pursues his love for music by writing, recording, and performing songs with his band.

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