Education doesn’t just open doors—it gives young people the courage to walk through them. For David, a teenager from Nigeria who spent four years out of school after the demolition of his family home, music became his refuge and his revelation. When Slum2School Africa found him, he was 14 years old and had stopped dreaming. Today, he’s not only back in school, but rising in rhythm—with a voice that carries truth, hope, and change.

David: A story to be heard

David had always loved sound—but not silence. Silence came with sadness: when his home was torn down, when school stopped, when his dreams faded.

For four years, he stayed home. His parents tried to rebuild their lives, searching for a new home and stability, but it was hard. Very hard. He watched friends go to school while he stayed behind. He wanted more. But without education, “more” felt impossible.

Then, in 2018, Slum2School Africa found David and enrolled him back in school. He was 14, sitting in a Primary 4 classroom—years behind. But he was back, and that made all the difference. Slowly, he started to find his voice.

A Beat Awakens

It wasn’t until 2021 that David found his true rhythm. Through Slum2School’s mentorship programs, summer classes, and music workshops, David found a safe space to nurture his voice—not just as an artist, but as a leader.

“I met new friends like Malik, Emmanuel, Hubert, Habeebat… people who believed in me,” he says. “Slum2School mentored me, helped me grow academically and musically.”

In music class, he discovered he was a tenor—and he began performing confidently in school and community events. He learned the power of self-expression, the value of education, and the strength of community.

David began attending concerts and experimenting with beats. His first song, “WHY,” was a hit among his peers. His parents, once uncertain, were impressed.

But behind every verse David rapped or sang was a deeper story—a fight to be heard, to be seen, to be believed in. His turning point came when no one believed in his dream. His father especially was unsure. “My parents didn’t want me to be a musician,” he says, “but talent is built inside. It’s a gift.”

With time, support, and undeniable dedication, David began proving everyone wrong.

From Inspiration to Impact

David draws inspiration from international artist Dax, whose raw, honest lyrics helped him face his own pain and struggles. “When I hear a beat,” David says, “my mind connects with it, and words start flowing. Music isn’t just sound—it’s a language. It’s how I speak my truth.”

In 2024, that truth reached new heights: Dax himself commented on a remix David made of his song “LIFE.” It was a moment David still finds hard to believe. “God did!” he says, grinning.

Other artists began reposting his work. People started asking: “Who is Amuse CLURK?” David’s music name was getting noticed.

David is now in SS2, and every day he juggles school, dreams, and determination. He wants to become a professional musician—not just to entertain, but to heal, to inspire, and to speak for those still waiting to be heard.

“When I’m sad, music lifts me. When I’m bored, it gives me life. When I feel like giving up, it reminds me not to.”

“I AM A VOICE FOR MY GENERATION.”

– DAVID (AMUSE CLURK)