People often look for a single turning point in life, that dramatic moment when everything shifts and you suddenly decide, “I want to change the world.” But my journey didn’t unfold like that.
I don’t remember a moment of realisation. I simply remember always knowing it. It wasn’t born from a specific day or event. It was a quiet inner feeling I’ve carried forever and the belief that whatever I do should matter. Maybe in a small way, maybe in a big way, but something that makes the world a little lighter.
Over time, this feeling grew sharper. Not dramatic. Just clearer. As I became aware of the world around me like climate issues, pollution, rising temperatures, conflicts, inequality, and silent suffering, something shifted inside me. If the world is hurting, then trying to make it happier felt like the most natural thing to do.
Not because I can fix everything. Not because I have all the answers. But because every effort begins somewhere. And then came the realisation that changed everything: no one can change the world alone. The challenges we face are far too big for one person. They need ideas, courage, creativity, and collective energy.
That’s when everything aligned. My purpose isn’t limited to what I can do. My purpose is to bring people together so we can move together. And the youth holds the greatest power to do that. We are the ones who still believe, who aren’t tired of the world yet, who look at the future and know it can be better.
That is why I pour my work, including the SDG Anthem, into young people. Music connects us instantly. It aligns us. It moves us. And if even one song makes a few young people pause and think, “Maybe I can contribute too,” then that’s enough to begin something real.
“At just 13, what inspired you to choose the Sustainable Development Goals as your voice, when most kids your age are choosing games and hobbies?”
Choosing the Sustainable Development Goals at the age of thirteen wasn’t a complicated decision — it felt natural from the moment I discovered them. The SDGs weren’t just a list of goals; they were a reflection of the world’s deepest struggles: poverty, education, health, climate change, oceans, land, peace, justice. Everything that shapes the kind of future my generation will step into.
Instead of feeling overwhelmed, I felt connected.
While other kids my age were picking hobbies like gaming or sports, the SDGs became my version of a hobby. They became my interest, my space, my passion. Working on them made me feel alive, engaged, and purposeful.
It might sound unusual, but the SDGs felt like a place where my thoughts and my heart both belonged. And once that connection formed, using my voice for them felt completely right. Small ideas grow when you stay loyal to them. For me, choosing the SDGs became the first real step in building the change I want to see.
“Can you take us back to the day you wrote your first line or melody for the SDG Anthem? What were you feeling in that moment?”
The SDG Anthem didn’t begin with music. It began with stillness. Before the first line was written or the first melody appeared, I spent time simply absorbing the meaning behind the SDGs. Not reading them like points on a list, but understanding the struggles behind them: climate change, oceans, land, equality, poverty, peace.
Each one felt like a doorway into something the world was carrying. And somewhere in that quiet space, I began scribbling thoughts, words, fragments, emotions, nothing polished, nothing planned.
That’s when the idea appeared: one line for each SDG.
When I finally sat down to write, the words flowed effortlessly. It didn’t feel like I was creating something. It felt like the message already existed, and my pen was just catching up. The moment felt charged with hope, possibility, and the belief that if people united for these goals, change could become real. That feeling became the seed from which the SDG Anthem grew.
“What’s the one challenge or moment of doubt you faced during this journey — and how did you overcome it?”
One of the biggest challenges in this journey was learning how to express the right emotions both through my face and my voice while creating the anthem. In the video, I struggled to find the right expressions. Sometimes I looked too serious, sometimes too flat, and I worried about whether people would truly connect with the message. It took time to understand how to look warm, relatable, and still powerful.
The audio brought its own challenge. I couldn’t decide what tone my voice should carry. I wanted strength and energy, but whenever I added aggression, it felt wrong. It didn’t match the spirit of the anthem. Slowly, I shifted towards a tone that felt joyful, hopeful, and positive and that’s when everything aligned.
I overcame these challenges by being patient. Not by forcing perfection, but by reconnecting with the purpose. This wasn’t just a song. This was a message meant to reach millions. And once I remembered that, everything fell naturally into place.
“If every young person could take one small action starting today, inspired by your anthem, what would you tell them?”
If young people choose even one small action after listening to the SDG Anthem, the most important thing to understand is that impact grows through consistency. Small actions matter only when they become habits. One day of effort won’t change the world, but repeating a small step every day can.
Whether it’s saving water, planting trees, helping someone, learning about the SDGs, or spreading awareness, what truly counts is showing up again and again. When intention becomes a pattern, transformation begins.
The magic multiplies when others join in. When friends, classmates, and families take small steps together, those tiny acts grow into something powerful for the planet. Real change often grows quietly with one small action, repeated a thousand times.
“What was your parents’ or family’s reaction when you told them, ‘I want to make a song for the SDGs’?”
When I told my parents I wanted to create a song for the SDGs, their response was immediate and full of warmth. They didn’t treat it like a random thought. They took it seriously from the very first moment. They said yes without hesitation, and even more than that, they sat with me, discussed ideas, and imagined possibilities alongside me.
Suddenly, the project didn’t feel like something I was doing alone. It felt like something our whole family was building with shared excitement. Their support wasn’t about instructions or pressure. It was about presence listening, encouraging, celebrating every small step.
Knowing they believed in the message even before the song existed gave me courage. It made the anthem feel like a collective creation, not just mine.
“How did it feel recording your first anthem in a real studio—were you nervous, excited, or completely ready?”
Recording my first anthem in a real studio created a feeling I’ll never forget. There was no nervousness only excitement. Putting on the headphones, standing in front of the mic it all felt meaningful, because I knew I wasn’t just recording a song. I was giving voice to a message I wanted the world to hear.
Every line I sang carried emotion: hope, responsibility, purpose. The meaning behind the anthem filled the room with energy. And throughout the session, one thought stayed with me: if this anthem unites even a handful of people, then every moment spent creating it is already worth it.
That feeling turned the recording into an unforgettable experience.
“Now that the anthem is ready, what’s your next dream for promoting the SDGs?”
Now that the anthem is ready, my dream is to take its message to a global stage. I envision a full international press conference with media houses from around the world. Not just for the melody, but for the meaning behind it. I want to share the journey, the intention, and the hope that shaped this anthem, so it reaches people across borders and cultures.
Media has the power to transform a single voice into a global movement. If the SDG Anthem carries even a spark of inspiration, then I want that spark to travel everywhere like from classrooms to communities, from one country to another. This dream isn’t about promotion. It is about connection. It is about ensuring the anthem becomes a voice that unites people for a kinder, fairer, more sustainable world.
“Why do you believe that music can begin a change, even if problems don’t end overnight?”
Music can begin change because it reaches people in ways that information alone cannot. It connects instantly. It bypasses logic and goes straight to emotion, and anything that touches the heart stays alive within you.
Since my work focuses on young people, choosing music felt completely natural. The youth live in rhythm, in beats, energy, movement and they absorb emotion far faster than facts. They are the leaders of tomorrow, and the choices they make today will shape our planet’s future. When they feel urgency, responsibility, and hope at a young age, the world feels the impact for years to come.
Caring for the planet is personal to me, and I want future leaders to feel that sincerity. Music allows me to show what the Earth is going through not as data, but as feeling. That is where real change begins.
Change rarely starts with big actions. It begins with small realisations, small shifts, small sparks of awareness. Music can ignite that spark. It may not solve every problem immediately, but it can start the journey and sometimes beginning is the most powerful step of all.