HERE IS WHY MONTELL FISH IS THE PRECISE CHRISTIAN CREATIVE THAT I INTEND TO BE

On her story it read; ‘Montell Fish, Guys — you need to follow him on YouTube!’. Out of curiosity, I ask my friend who this Montell Fish guy is. She tells me he does short poetry on Christianity and he is my type of person.

In the early hours of yesterday morning. I check him out, and for hours I’m stuck on his page. It is almost like staring at a mirror or a puddle of water — seeing my exact replica if you ignore his bulkier build and one-year age difference.

A creative; Musician and Fashion enthusiast with an intent to use his capacity as a creative to shine his light. Something that has been my vision statement as a Christian creative.

From watching his videos, I understood how powerful vulnerability is, how impactful sharing your experiences (shortcomings included) can uplift other Christians.

As a model/stylist, entrepreneur, storyteller and a music head, when I took a plunge into the depth of the entertainment industry with the aim of using my art to empower, to revolt against the system, to go against the grain and to inspire differently. It has been a journey but God grace has been constant.

And for that, Daniel has been my mood board. Living in the midst of sin and filth wrapped in flamboyance, but he…