The Great Escape of Bonga

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Bonga Kuenda is one of Angola’s most notable musicians, a master of the semba - a genre of traditional Angolan music. He was born during Portuguese colonial rule, and before music, Bonga had forged a career in athletics. In the 1960s, he emerged from the shantytowns of Luanda to become the fastest sprinter in the Portuguese Empire, but he was racing for a regime that he despised, one he was secretly trying to bring down. Presenter: Harry Graham Producer: Maryam Maruf With thanks to Edward Drummond and Paul Bakibinga Image: Bonga Kuenda Credit: Judith Burrows/Getty Images