I call myself DJ Switch because I switch on people's happiness
June 25, 2018 12:12 PM Subscribe
10 year-old Erica Tandoh is a young DJ taking Ghana by storm “Deejaying is my passion but I want to be a gynaecologist because I want to help women,” she said in an interview with Nairobi News. A couple more clips of her here.
I am, in fact, MUCH HAPPIER having been introduced to DJ Switch, which is no small feat these days.
posted by MCMikeNamara at 1:50 PM on June 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
posted by MCMikeNamara at 1:50 PM on June 25, 2018 [2 favorites]
her speaking voice is so lovely, too, it's so soft and pleasant! What a wonderful kid.
Suggesting adding the "hopefulsummer" tag to this post, as suggested by this metatalk thread.
posted by FirstMateKate at 1:54 PM on June 25, 2018 [6 favorites]
Suggesting adding the "hopefulsummer" tag to this post, as suggested by this metatalk thread.
posted by FirstMateKate at 1:54 PM on June 25, 2018 [6 favorites]
you know, its easy to give in to negative feelings these days, but kids like this are so amazing!! (ie not all hope for the future is lost)
yes, she is ADORABLE!!! but also she's 10 and she has a passion and she's 10 and she has a goal for her future career (and a wonderful one!!) what an incredible, admirable young person. she wants to bring health and happiness to people.
posted by supermedusa at 2:25 PM on June 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
yes, she is ADORABLE!!! but also she's 10 and she has a passion and she's 10 and she has a goal for her future career (and a wonderful one!!) what an incredible, admirable young person. she wants to bring health and happiness to people.
posted by supermedusa at 2:25 PM on June 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
Too precious for words. Thank you.
posted by BrotherCaine at 4:07 PM on June 25, 2018
posted by BrotherCaine at 4:07 PM on June 25, 2018
"DJing is my passion, but I want to be a gynecologist because I want to help women."
posted by 256 at 5:36 PM on June 25, 2018 [6 favorites]
posted by 256 at 5:36 PM on June 25, 2018 [6 favorites]
She is amazing and I want to find out more about what supports there were in her life to make her so resilient so we can duplicate it for other girls. Thanks so much for sharing.
posted by saucysault at 5:56 PM on June 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
posted by saucysault at 5:56 PM on June 25, 2018 [3 favorites]
Bonus: “School is fun!!”
posted by greermahoney at 7:00 PM on June 25, 2018
posted by greermahoney at 7:00 PM on June 25, 2018
What an amazing child. I look forward to the many more wonderful things she is going to bring to this world in the future.
posted by jacquilynne at 7:03 PM on June 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
posted by jacquilynne at 7:03 PM on June 25, 2018 [1 favorite]
A lovely upbeat piece.
posted by gryphonlover at 7:39 PM on June 25, 2018
posted by gryphonlover at 7:39 PM on June 25, 2018
Oh this actually brought tears to my eyes. Sharing this everywhere!!!
posted by maxcelcat at 8:56 PM on June 25, 2018
posted by maxcelcat at 8:56 PM on June 25, 2018
Holy heck this kid has her ducks in a row. I love the tips video--she is serious about her stuff and it shows, the professionalism!--and the other video is fantastic to get a bit more of a profile of her. But when she says step #5 in being a successful deejay is attitude? Dude she ain't kidding. This kid is overflowing with attitude and it's amazing.
As someone said above, I also want to find out what supports she had/has so that we can duplicate it for other girls as well. Her relationship with her mother seems to be wonderful. Her confidence and her unapologetic presence are both are so heartening to see. And I absolutely, absolutely love that she wants to be a gynecologist. She's like a positive gift that keeps on giving. We need to allow and help more little girls to be like her. Frankly, I wish I were her.
Thanks so much for this post. I'm sure she'll continue to thrive and I'm happier knowing about her.
posted by nogoodverybad at 7:15 AM on June 26, 2018 [1 favorite]
As someone said above, I also want to find out what supports she had/has so that we can duplicate it for other girls as well. Her relationship with her mother seems to be wonderful. Her confidence and her unapologetic presence are both are so heartening to see. And I absolutely, absolutely love that she wants to be a gynecologist. She's like a positive gift that keeps on giving. We need to allow and help more little girls to be like her. Frankly, I wish I were her.
Thanks so much for this post. I'm sure she'll continue to thrive and I'm happier knowing about her.
posted by nogoodverybad at 7:15 AM on June 26, 2018 [1 favorite]
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posted by kimberussell at 1:10 PM on June 25, 2018 [1 favorite]