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Meet Angel Wanjiru, Teenage Singer Who Defied Congenital Disorder To Follow Her Dreams At 14

Many are faced with complicated circumstances but few eventually overcome those difficult circumstances. Angel Wanjiru is one of the few that have chosen to defy every odd in order to pursue her ambition.

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Angel Wanjiru was born with a congenital disorder called hydrocephalus which affected the shape of her head. Speaking to BBC Africa in an interview, Angel said, several doctors told her mother, she wouldn’t survive but she did.

In 2016, Angel released her first song, which was inspired by the discrimination she faced with people around her. She said the only way she has survived so far was ignoring people’s perception about her.

Angel encouraged everyone to accept themselves just the way they are. Watch this video for more details on her interview with BBC Africa.

“Mum, why am I different from other people? Why is it that when I pass, people laugh at me?”
Her name is Angel & she also happens to have the voice of one ??#BBCWhatsNew met the teenager taking on the bullies with her sweet singing and a pop career! ?? pic.twitter.com/GiOGkRH12h
— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 16, 2018