Who Am I?
Michael Ebenezer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Jr., better known as Stormzy, didn’t come from a musical family, but at an early age, he knew he wanted to be a rapper. He describes himself as a naughty child, but despite often getting into trouble at school, Stormzy was a good student and considered attending Oxford. He took the UK underground music scene literally by ‘storm’ and has become well-known not only as a rapper but also as a singer and songwriter.
What Am I Known For?
He won Best Grime Act at the 2014 & 2015 MOBO Awards and headlined at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival. He is outspoken, and his controversial comments have upset people in power. But Stormzy is not afraid to speak out for what he believes in. Stormzy advocates for human rights and pledged to donate GB £1 million every year for ten years to organisations that support the fight for racial equality and justice for Black people in the United Kingdom. His generosity also funded the tuition costs for some students via the ‘Stormzy Scholarship for Black UK Students’ at the University of Cambridge.
How About You?
Even if you might upset people, what do you speak out and speak up for?
What do you dream of doing? What steps can you take to bring this dream closer?
Other Amazing People (you can find them on the website)
Louis Armstrong, a Black American, is another amazing musician you will find on our website. He followed his dream to become a much-respected artist.
Other Useful Resources (available on the website)
Stormzy also features in our Amazing Black Britons resource.
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