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January 16, 2021 – 11:34 pm Watch
Auma Obama: “The main thing is fun”
Will Barack keep his fingers crossed for her? Her older sister, Auma Obama, will be a part of “Let’s Dance” 2021! What many do not know: The sociologist and Germanist studied and lived in Germany for many years. Soon she faced a new challenge in the Cologne dance studio and was evaluated by Motsi Mabuse, Jorge González and Joachim Llambi. In the video, explain why having fun is the most important thing to her.
Completely new situation for the candidate “Let’s Dance”
“Normally I would not have the courage to participate in a competition of this type. I am a passionate dancer, but I prefer to dance in competition with the children of my foundation” Sauti Kuu “in Alego / Kenya best dancer and although I have no chance against children , I like to dance with them. It’s a lot of fun being there and that’s how I want to do it with Let’s Dance, the main thing is to have fun. “
All the facts about Auma Obama at a glance
Auma Obama lived in Germany for several years.
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- Occupation: Germanist, sociologist, public speaker and journalist
- Year of birth: 1960 (60)
- Place of residence: Nairobi
Auma Obama studied in Saarbrücken, Heidelberg, Bayreuth and Berlin
Auma Obama was born in 1960 in Nairobi as the daughter of government official Barack Obama Senior and housewife Kezia Obama. The German scholar, sociologist, journalist and author attracted worldwide attention when she supported her brother Barack Obama in his 2008 election campaign for the office of US president. But Dr. Reducing Obama to his famous brother would not be worthy of his impressive resume.
Her fascination with German literature and authors such as Heinrich Böll and Wolfgang Borchert helped her receive a scholarship from the German Academic Exchange Service, which allowed her to study German and sociology in Saarbrücken and Heidelberg since 1980. With her doctoral thesis, in which compared the conception of work and cessation of work in Germany and Kenya, he received his doctorate from Bayreuth in 1996. At the same time, he graduated from the German Academy of Film and Television in Berlin. During her studies, she worked as a consultant for the Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the Carl Duisberg Society in Adult Education. As a freelance journalist, he dealt primarily with Africa and the image of Africa that the Germans had. In 1986 he moved to the UK, got married and had a daughter.
Auma Obama created his own foundation
The theme of Auma Obama’s life is and continues to be her social commitment. After several years with an international aid organization in Africa, he founded his own Auma Obama Foundation “Sauti Kuu” in Germany and Kenya in 2010. “Sauti Kuu” comes from the Kiswahili language and means “strong voices” in German. The foundation wants to give voice to disadvantaged children and young people and awaken and strengthen their potential. This is done through economically sustainable practical activities for children and youth. The foundation is based on the principle of “helping people to help themselves” by supporting and motivating the younger generations to take charge of their destiny.
In addition, she acts as chair of the “World Future Council” children’s and youth commission and is a member of the board of directors of the Deutsches Museum in Munich, as well as of the board of directors of the Jim Button Foundation, which represents philosophy and values. by Michael Ende. It is the sponsor of the largest African book festival “Storymoja”, which has set itself the goal that all children on the African continent have a book in their hands. For several years he was a member of the board of directors of the Jacobs Foundation in Zurich, as well as of the board of directors of the “Reading Foundation”.
Currently lives in Nairobi
Despite the fact that today he lives in Nairobi again, the connection with Germany has never been broken. In 2010, Dr. Auma Obama wrote his autobiography “Life always gets in the way: Stations of a trip” exclusively in German and was a welcome guest on, among others, “Maybritt Illner” (ZDF), “Menschen” (ARD) by Frank Elstner, “Beckmann” (ARD). , the “Kölner Treff” (WDR), the “NDR Talkshow” and the RTL donation marathon.
In addition, Dr. Auma Obama was the keynote speaker on the topic of “ecological, economic and social sustainability” around the world and was awarded the “German Speakers Award” 2015 for her presentations. For her social and humanitarian commitment, Dr. Auma Obama has received several awards, including the “TÜV Rheinland International Global Compact Award”, the “Hans Rosenthal Honor Award”, the “Austria World Human Rights Award”, the ” Prix Courage Award “and many more.
Met Barack Obama at age 24
He met his brother Barack Obama in 1984 at the age of 24 when he, then a social worker in Chicago, wrote a letter to Heidelberg and later visited him in the United States. In 1995, Barack Obama wrote about the first meeting with his sister in his book “Dreams of my father”: “I felt as if someone had turned my world upside down, as if I had woken up to a blue sun in a yellow sky or like I heard the animals speak like people. ” A few years later, Auma traveled through Kenya with Barack Obama to bring him closer to family history.
The relationship with his brother Barack Obama, as well as his education in Germany, were not only addressed in his book “Life always comes in the middle”, but also in the documentary “The Story of Auma Obama”, which aired on ZDF in February 2012.
Dr. In addition to her work as executive director of her “Sauti Kuu” foundation, Auma Obama has been a highly sought-after keynote speaker and interview partner around the world for over 10 years. He inspires with his knowledge, his humor and his easy treatment with his listeners. The 60-year-old man has been known to speak openly about uncomfortable truths and wake them up.
By the way, you can find the other candidates for “Let’s Dance 2021” here.
Watch “Let’s Dance” on TVNOW
Starting February 26, “Let’s Dance” will be on RTL every Friday night! Parallel to the television broadcast, the program will also be broadcast live on TVNOW.
