Jennifer Horgan: Imagine if we could replicate Jazzy’s story in every community
Crumlin-born Jazzy's 'Giving Me' has been nominated for international song of the year alongside the likes of Billie Eilish, Noah Kahan, Olivia Rodrigo, and Miley Cyrus. Picture: Ariel Pedatzur
Jennifer Horgan is a teacher, poet and columnist living in Cork City. Her areas of interest include justice, arts and culture, gender equality and care.
Reacting to her recent Brit Awards nomination for Best International Song, Dubliner Jazzy had this to say: “It feels surreal and also amazing because obviously, that’s what the Irish people do. They get behind their own, so I’m glad to have them behind me.”
It’s so true, isn’t it? We get behind our own. There is no one like us when someone makes it. Graham Norton. Andrew Scott. Katie Taylor. We are the ultimate champions of our champions.
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