‘Slikour: The Life Story of a Hip-Hop Pioneer’ by Siya Metane with Helen Herimbi-Moremi | To me, it doesn’t matter if we are the same gender, race, age or whatever, you just need to have the ability to see, place and receive energy.
The easiest way for a young black person to limit themselves is to only gravitate towards and work with other young black people who share their interests. It’s human nature to want to stick with people who are like us. There is power and protection in a tribe. But there is also the danger of being stunted by it. I wasn’t swayed to stay in a place because of a tribe. I was always driven by the energy that came from feeling.
I know this may sound strange, but I believe that you have to have empathy for very successful people. Think about what it took for them to become successful and the lengths they are going to go to to protect that success. And although it goes without saying, you also have to have empathy for people who aren’t successful. Empathy is also an energy, an energy that connects the dots.
To be a black-owned street company in conversation with established agencies and wealthy people who want to buy the company is gratifying. But it’s external validation. It’s not who you are. And there’s no price on that. I focused my efforts on buying back my shares. In doing so, I was buying the skills I learnt from them, along with my energy to connect anyone in any way. The energy is pure.
In an instant-gratification world, we’re told the only way to survive unscathed is to know your authentic self. Who are you? I got to that answer by making mistakes and by writing. I accepted my quirks and allowed them to lead me to what felt right. I had to learn how to package my energy – the energy of being a bridge – for good. Your energy may be different.
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