Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai recently attended Taylor Swift’s concert at the Wembley Stadium in London. She was joined by her husband Asser Malik. Malala has also shared some pictures from an electrifying evening on Instagram. The opening frame features Malala and Asser smiling ear-to-ear for the camera. The next one is a throwback picture of Malala and her childhood friend Moniba. Moving ahead, Malala makes a heart gesture as she enjoys the evening with her loved ones. Along with the album, Malala has shared a note. She walked down memory lane and recalled her time in Swat Valley.
Malala Yousafzai also opened up about Taylor Swift’s significance in her life. “Having lived through a time where music and art were banned, music felt like a gift. 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,” she wrote.
She continued, “We sang with all of our heart, taking in the joy we felt every second. That’s where my Swiftie journey began. It feels magical that my first-ever proper concert would be to see Taylor Swift, singing along to every song surrounded by friends.”
In her note, Malala Yousafzai highlighted how the Taliban has regained power in Afghanistan. She said, “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. In Swat, music made my friends and me feel confident and free. 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.”
Malala Yousafzai’s life changed when the Taliban took control of her town in Swat Valley in 2008. The group banned owning a television and playing music, and forbade girls from attending school.
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