As Ebola continues to spread across eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, claiming more than 100 lives, two artists in the city of Bunia are turning to music as a weapon against the outbreak. Through songs and community outreach, they hope to combat misinformation and encourage preventive measures.
Inside a recording studio in Bunia, the epicentre of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, singer Wedy's Sarah and slam poet Musa Tabaro Ghislain are lending their voices to the fight against the deadly virus.
The pair recently recorded awareness songs aimed at educating communities about Ebola prevention and encouraging people to follow public health guidelines.
“We're not doctors, but we hope to make a difference in the face of the Ebola epidemic,” said Wedy's Sarah. “Everyone listens to music, and through this music we can raise awareness.”
Taking the message beyond the studio
