Knaan wavin flag biography books

Reviewed by Lidwien Kapteijns

Review Source: Africa Access
Book Author: K'Naan

Since it became the theme song of the Soccer World Cup in , many young people all over the world have come to know and love the &#;Wavin&#; Flag&#; song of Canadian-Somali Hip Hop singer K&#;naan (born Keynaan Abdi Warsame).

This creative and impressive book for children aged six and up tells the story behind that song.

In relatively few words and with superb illustrations it tells the story of the thirteen-year old K&#;naan, whose family was suddenly confronted with civil war violence in Mogadishu and fled first to New York City and from there to Toronto, Canada.

Whenever K-&#;naan did not feel well, was scared during the violence, or felt discouraged when he was picked on by schoolmates in Toronto, his grandfather would comfort him with the poetry lines: &#;When I get older, I will be stronger.

They&#;ll call me freedom, just like a waving flag