There are moments in life that don’t just happen—they land. Solid, unforgettable, and quietly transformative. Standing in the pit at the MOBO Awards 2026, right next to the stage, was one of those moments.
The bass didn’t just play—it moved through you. Every lyric felt personal. Every spotlight sweep revealed not just artists, but years of grind, resilience, and belief made visible. From where I stood, there was no barrier between dream and reality. Just energy, raw and electric.
It’s easy to watch greatness from afar and think it belongs to someone else. But being that close, you realise something powerful: the distance between where you are and where you want to be isn’t as vast as it seems. It’s built on steps—small, consistent, sometimes uncertain steps.
Backstage glances, quick exchanges, artists pacing before they step out—it all reminded me that even the most celebrated names still feel the weight of the moment. They just step into it anyway.
That night wasn’t just about music. It was about proximity—to purpose, to ambition, to possibility. A reminder that if you keep showing up, keep creating, keep believing, one day you won’t just be watching from the crowd.
You’ll be right there, in the thick of it.
And when that moment comes, you’ll realise—you were always closer than you thought.
