Iyabo

"Being creative helps me communicate, express myself and feel closer to God, especially if I’m down. My favourite choir songs are Siyahamba and Àṣẹ. Siyahamba is not in my language, but it’s so joyful! Àṣẹ is a song that brings me closer to nature and strengthens my belief that when I hope for something, I will find it. I never expected that people would sing with me in Yoruba - my mother tongue - here in the UK!

When a journey starts, you can never say for sure where it will end. It has not been easy. So many people that I started the journey with have passed away. This is not where I thought I’d be, but I’m still here and it’s getting better by the day. I’m grateful for where I am today and all those who have journeyed with me.

Being a Citizens of the World singer reminds me that I am not here like a snake passing on the rock without trace. I have a trace now and I’ve done some remarkable things, together with my choir.
I like to watch the sun rise and set. When the weather is good and I have someone beside me, I like to move freely together chatting and sharing thoughts and feelings. But I don’t like walking alone in the wet grass early in the morning! The choir gives me space to meet new people and share my culture and ideas."

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