{"id":51,"date":"2017-06-07T17:07:57","date_gmt":"2017-06-07T17:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/maisha\/?p=51"},"modified":"2017-12-20T21:59:26","modified_gmt":"2017-12-20T21:59:26","slug":"meet-the-2017-light-the-future-choir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maishaproject.org\/christmas\/meet-the-2017-light-the-future-choir\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the 2017 Light the Future Choir!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maisha Project is proud to announce the members for the 2017 Light the Future Choir!<\/p>\n

Light the Future Choir will travel over 8,000 miles to the United States to serve as ambassadors for Maisha. They represent their friends and family in Kano, Kenya. The children have the opportunity to share their stories and raise awareness about Maisha Project during their visit from early November through mid-December 2017.<\/p>\n

You’ll have opportunities to see them perform at churches, schools, businesses and at A Night for Africa in several places around the US this year! Check the event calendar at https:\/\/maishaproject.org\/christmas\/index.php?events for details.<\/p>\n

Eleven elite students not only excel in singing, but inside and outside the classroom as well. The children are committed to their craft and spend hours each week practicing so they can continue to grow.<\/p>\n

We asked each of them a few questions so you have an opportunity to get to know them!<\/p>\n

Here are a couple things you should know before you dive into this article\u2026<\/p>\n

The word \u201cClass\u201d means \u201cGrade.\u201d
\n\u201cGreen Grams\u201d are basically green lentils in a soup form.
\n\u201cChips\u201d are not American chips, they are what we call \u201cFrench Fries.\u201d (They call \u201cChips\u201d, \u201cCrisps.\u201d) <\/p>\n

“Omena” are little fish that can be eaten fried or in soups – basically like Sardines.
\nChick-Fil-A is basically the go-to food answer not because all the kids have tried it, but rather because the ones that have, haven’t stopped talking about how GREAT it was. <\/p>\n

Other than that, enjoy!<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nJustus Adeka Wanjira<\/strong>
\nAge: 12
\nGrade: 5<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cBlue.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cTo see what Oklahoma looks like.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cUgali (similar to sticky rice); Chick-fil-a.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cBecause that is my talent that I have and it is fun.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cI can’t wait to tell you what Kenyan\u2019s look like.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nFaith Atieno Onyango<\/strong>
\nAge: 14
\nGrade: 6<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cPink and Green.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cJump on the trampoline and to see Kevin.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cOmena (small, fried fish); Chick-fil-a.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cBecause I love dancing and singing.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cThank you for supporting Maisha.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"\"
\nDonvin Otieno Owango<\/strong>
\nAge: 12
\nGrade: 6<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cBlue.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cTo see the culture and eat the food.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cUgali and chicken; pizza and mashed potatoes\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cBecause it is my talent.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cI am the drummer and I love it and I can’t wait for you to see the choir.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nDiana Amondi Sammy<\/strong>
\nAge: 13
\nGrade: 7<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cPink.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cI am excited to see friends and jump on the trampoline.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cChapati (fried flat bread) and green grams (lentils); pancakes.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in that choir?
\n\u201cI like to sing and dance and praise the Lord.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cI love you and want you to know that God loves you also.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nNick Odhiambo Obuon<\/strong>
\nAge: 12
\nGrade: 6<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cYellow.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cGoing on the airplane.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cFish and chicken; pizza.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cBecause it will be good for my future.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cI am happy and so excited to see everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nEmily Atieno Nyumba<\/strong>
\nAge: 13
\nGrade: 7<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cRed.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cTo spend time with my sponsor.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cUgali; Mashed Potatoes.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cIt is fun.”
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cI love everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nVictoria \u201cRita\u201d Aoko Aketch<\/strong>
\nAge: 14
\nGrade: 7<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cSky Blue.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cI am excited to spend time with my sponsor.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cChips (french fries); Chic-fil-a.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cI like to sing and dance.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cTo care for the orphans and remember God every day.”<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nEugene Otieno Ochieng<\/strong>
\nAge: 10
\nGrade: 5<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cYellow.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cTo go ice skating.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cChapati and green grams; Chick-fil-a.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cIt is my talent to dance and sing\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n*no words just smiles and giggles*<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nRosemary Akinyi Mboya<\/strong>
\nAge: 13
\nGrade: 7<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cPink and Purple.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cAnimals; the ones that are wild and domestic and to make friends.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cChapati and green grams; chicken nuggets.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cI like to sing, dance, to explore the difference climate when we travel and know more about their culture.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cFor you to have faith and trust in God.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nJulius Omollo Otieno<\/strong>
\nAge: 13
\nGrade: 7 <\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cSky Blue\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward to when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cTheir culture and climate.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cChapati and green grams; Chick-fil-a.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cBecause it can help to create my talent and future.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cContinue being strong in your faith.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"
\nCynthia Atieno Ochieng<\/strong>
\nAge: 14
\nGrade: 6<\/p>\n

What is your favorite color?
\n\u201cSky blue and pink.\u201d
\nWhat are you looking forward too when you come to the U.S.?
\n\u201cGoing to the zoo park and playing in the water.\u201d
\nWhat is your favorite Kenyan food? American food?
\n\u201cPorridge and sweet potato; Chick-fil-a.\u201d
\nWhy do you like being in the choir?
\n\u201cBecause I like to dance and sing.\u201d
\nDo you have anything you would like to say to people in the U.S.?
\n\u201cThank you for your support.\u201d<\/p>\n

*Please note, the list of choir members could change at any time due to unforeseen circumstances.<\/p>\n

P.S. Maisha needs help raising the remainder of the $25,000 it costs to bring the choir. To donate and give a child a voice, visit https:\/\/maishaproject.org\/christmas\/index.php?donate and give towards Fund the Vision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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