
Femi Koleoso is a musician. He plays drums in a band called Ezra Collective. He also works on BBC Radio 6 Music. He recently got a special job. He is guest editor for a magazine. The magazine is The Guardian. His father was very proud. His old teacher was proud too.
Femi grew up in London. His parents come from Nigeria. He started playing drums at church when he was young. Now he travels the world with his band. Femi believes in hope. He says pain does not last forever. He says joy comes after pain. There is hope on the other side.
Femi sees hope in music. Songs can come from pain. These songs bring joy to people. Grime music came from hard life in London. Fela Kuti made music after his mother died. That music became famous. Femi wants to share happy stories. Happy stories bring hope.