If a tree falls in a forest dead of conscious life, to the awareness of no one, did it ever fall? Was it ever there? If this forest laid undiscovered, untainted by the perils of society, could it ever be found? In the absence of light, some life exists. It flourishes. For Brixton’s, Mike Ekundayo, life from underneath the spotlight is new. And while his adjustment to his rising glory has been nearly flawless, it is out from underneath the attention where he thrives.
“The best thing about not fighting all the time, and not having the spotlight on you is, being able to graft in silence… you have that brief moment of people not giving you much attention or talking about you but you can use that to your advantage by still working in silence, still sharpening your tools and just getting better behind the scenes sort of thing.