Ep.5 - Why we should be in the moment.

While researching on topics and structure for the African Father in America podcast I turned on an instagram conversation to give myself a break. The conversation was between Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known by his stage name Mr Eazi, who is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He is the pioneer of Banku music, a fusion sound he describes as a mixture of Ghanaian highlife and Nigerian chord progressions and patterns. 

The other person in the Instagram live conversation was Nana Konamah who is a yogi and a plant-based vegan promoting authentic living by mirroring her lifestyle in the hope that it inspires women all over the world to do the same.

What I learned from the conversation was that: Success changes and as long as you continue working on your craft, or business, you will eventually find your tribe that will get it and help you grow into the success that you have dreamed of. I also learned that you need more than talent to walk in the room and take advantage of opportunities. The last amazing thing I learned was that you need to be present. It was amazing to hear Mr.Eazi share the story of how he always dreamed of performing at Coachella Music Festival. He never knew it would happen, but when it happened he never took the time to soak it all in and enjoy it. I left the conversation when he advised that we should be in the moment and not think too much about the future, especially if we go by what COVID-19 is teaching us about how precious life is.