Black Like Me, a new book and the 17th by Dennis Sempebwa, was officially launched on August 17th at Motiv.
In his latest book, Sempebwa urges young people not to be slaves to their past for it doesn’t determine their future.
Black Like Me is a tale of how a black man (Sempebwa) thrives on a foreign land despite prevailing racism and demeaning black stereotypes. Sempebwa walks us through his quest for meaning and identity.
Sempebwa misses not his journey from childhood to adulthood and the political challenges he faced growing up in Amin’s reign.
At 19, Sempebwa is forced to fit into the shoes of his father that has just passed on, a task that came with multiple financial challenges.
Sempebwa is pushed into church choir where he finds solace and later grabs an opportunity to go to the UK to further his education.
Black Like Me also highlights Sempebwa’s relentless efforts to inspire youth through Limit X a gospel rap group.
The book launch was graced by Dorothy Kisaka, executive director Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA).
The book is available on Amazon, Aristoc and Mahiri books at only UGX 50,000.
Dr. Dennis Sempebwa is one of the members of the gospel rap group, Limit X, a leadership trainer, author, educator, pastor, sought-after speaker and thought leader with several doctorate degrees。
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