Lately I’ve been sharing stories and videos that remind me that anything is possible. From how Jason Momoa ended up with Lisa Bonet to Emmanuel Gaza being admitted as an attorney at 75. Today I’d like to talk about Sho Madjozi, a South African singer. I became aware of her when a video of her meeting her childhood hero, John Cena, on the Kelly Clarkson Show, came up on my recommends on YouTube. I must have watched the video about 5 times like a crazy person because seeing someone’s dream come true like that reminds me why I dream.
She sang a song, titled John Cena, not knowing what it would result in. The song was loved by many and became popular. A dance challenge resulted from the song, making it even more popular. Now the song has led to her being interviewed on an American Television show, winning a BET award and as the below video depicts, meeting one of her childhood heroes. Let Sho’s story (that is largely still in the making) show you that if you have a dream and work at it, there will come a time where you do something and the world notices. I’m excited to see what will come next in her story because I know she’s just getting started.
In the pursuit of her dreams, she is prepared and the opportunities are finding her. Your dream will make room for you to succeed, if you pursue it relentlessly. The international success of individuals like Trevor Noah is showing people anything is possible. Sho Madjozi herself expressed this in a Billboard interview by Nadia Neophytou, when she said “It makes a big difference if you see a guy like Trevor Noah becoming a success internationally, or Black Coffee, it does a lot to people’s self-esteem.” There are many others. It helps that we’re living in a global village where technology is allowing for an international audience. What are you pursuing that you’ll one day be able to share with the world?
I’m grateful to Sho Madjozi for dreaming big and going after her dreams because her story has left a smile on my face that won’t go away anytime soon. Watch the video below and continue pursuing your dreams, knowing they will come true.
