Malala Yousafzai is marking a special moment in her life while talking about the impact of music.
Over the weekend, on Aug. 17, the Pakistani education activist, 27, posted pictures on Instagram from a recent Taylor Swift Eras Tour gig at London’s Wembley Stadium with her family.
In her post, she reminisced about a childhood memory with the “Fearless” singer, 34. “Having lived through a time where music and art were banned, music felt like a gift,” Yousafzai shared.
Back in 2008, when she was just 11 and living in Pakistan, the Taliban took control of her town, Swat Valley, putting a ban on music and TV. They also stopped girls from going to school.
Yousafzai wrote about a middle school memory where she sang Swift’s song “Love Story” with her best friend, Moniba.
“Moniba and I found the highest rock we could, climbed on top of it and announced to all of our classmates and teachers we were going to perform our new favourite song called LOVE STORY. We sang with all of our heart, taking in the joy we felt every second. That’s where my Swiftie journey began,” she recalled in her caption.
She then shared why the Eras Tour was so special to her as her first “real” concert experience.
“Feeling magical that my first-ever proper concert was seeing @TaylorSwift, singing along to every song with friends,” she expressed.
At Wembley Stadium, Yousafzai, along with her husband, Asser Malik, 30, and pals, commemorated the moment, exchanging vibrant friendship bracelets and striking Swift’s iconic heart hands pose.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner, in her post, highlighted that not everyone can enjoy the delight of music.
“Three years ago, the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan. Once again, music no longer plays on the streets, and girls and women are barred from school, work and public life,” she wrote.
“In Swat, music made my friends and me feel confident and free,” she continued. “And one day I hope we will live in a world where every girl will be able to enjoy music and live out her wildest dreams 💖.”
Over the weekend, on Aug. 17, the Pakistani education activist, 27, posted pictures on Instagram from a recent Taylor Swift Eras Tour gig at London’s Wembley Stadium with her family.
In her post, she reminisced about a childhood memory with the “Fearless” singer, 34. “Having lived through a time where music and art were banned, music felt like a gift,” Yousafzai shared.
Back in 2008, when she was just 11 and living in Pakistan, the Taliban took control of her town, Swat Valley, putting a ban on music and TV. They also stopped girls from going to school.
Yousafzai wrote about a middle school memory where she sang Swift’s song “Love Story” with her best friend, Moniba.
“Moniba and I found the highest rock we could, climbed on top of it and announced to all of our classmates and teachers we were going to perform our new favourite song called LOVE STORY. We sang with all of our heart, taking in the joy we felt every second. That’s where my Swiftie journey began,” she recalled in her caption.
She then shared why the Eras Tour was so special to her as her first “real” concert experience.
“Feeling magical that my first-ever proper concert was seeing @TaylorSwift, singing along to every song with friends,” she expressed.
At Wembley Stadium, Yousafzai, along with her husband, Asser Malik, 30, and pals, commemorated the moment, exchanging vibrant friendship bracelets and striking Swift’s iconic heart hands pose.
The Nobel Peace Prize winner, in her post, highlighted that not everyone can enjoy the delight of music.
“Three years ago, the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan. Once again, music no longer plays on the streets, and girls and women are barred from school, work and public life,” she wrote.
“In Swat, music made my friends and me feel confident and free,” she continued. “And one day I hope we will live in a world where every girl will be able to enjoy music and live out her wildest dreams 💖.”
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