What Koffee's Grammy win teaches us about rejection

But who can really deny that Koffee is as addictive as her namesake, leaving even toddlers belting, "Toast! We nuh rise an boast!" Let's not forget that Michelle and Barack Obama are world renowned public figures who have been so enraptured by Koffee that they placed her on their 2019 playlists, an undeniable acknowledgement of her lyrical ingenuity. Undoubtedly, Koffee 'come een lakka rapture an' everybody get capture'.

Koffee's win left me thinking about the importance of allowing ourselves to be open to being put on the path that is aligned to our purpose, even if we are placed on it in the most unconventional ways. Like other celebrities, Koffee would have experienced moments of rejection. One in particular came in the form of her being turned down for sixth form. I imagine that at the time she may have felt disappointed and even wondered skeptically about her options. Ironically, it was that rejection which led her to seek alternate routes that placed her on the path to claim the relentless successes she has enjoyed.

Her win is a win for all those who have experienced some form of rejection. Rejection does not mean the end of the road. It does not mean that those who have been rejected are unworthy. Rejection challenges us to be resilient. Interestingly, being told 'no' is an absolutely remarkable way of opening up ourselves to the 'yes' that will change our lives.

So, as we reflect on Koffee's monumental win and toast her epic achievement, let's take comfort in the fact that rejection does not mean we have been written off but simply redirected on purpose to journey on the right path to our purpose.

Melissa McKenzie, MA, is Head of the Department of English, Old Harbour High School. Send feedback to editorial@oldharbournews.com