My parents immigrated from Sudan after a decade of struggling with infertility. They sold everything for a one-way ticket to Wales, where a research group gave them hope — I was born soon after. We eventually settled in Middlesbrough, where I grew up watching my dad work nights in restaurants just to get by. For my parents, education was the only way forward. Then Halo 2 dropped. I went all-in, competing in European Major League Gaming tournaments and even placing 3rd. But while I chased that dream, my grades collapsed.

College was my wake-up call. I failed almost every subject except math. To get a second chance, I struck a deal with my teacher: I’d spend lunchtimes tutoring others. That bargain uncovered something unexpected. I had a natural gift for teaching. Soon, the library was overflowing with students lining up for help. At the same time, I was playing basketball at national league level. We won two U18 championships and the discipline of training, teamwork and competing at that level gave me the resilience I badly needed.

Then came music. I pirated FL Studio, converted my bedroom into a recording studio and dreamed of becoming the next Pharrell Williams. My parents thought I was throwing away my future, but for me, creating was irresistible. From gaming to failure, tutoring to basketball and finally music, every obsession shaped me. The throughline? I go all-in, learn fast and turn setbacks into fuel. Whether I’m solving problems, building something new or helping others grow, I bring that same intensity and curiosity.