DJ FlexMami had to go ‘above and beyond’ to prove she’s Australian

MTV presenter, beauty YouTuber and DJ, FlexMami, has spoken about the challenges of having a ‘dual identity’ in Australia.

FlexMami, whose real name is Lillian Ahenkan, 24, revealed she had to go  ‘above and beyond’ to affirm her Australian identity.

Speaking to The Daily Telegraph on Monday the multi-talented millennial who was raised in Sydney’s eastern suburbs explained: ‘Being born in Australia and having my parents here for over 30 years, I always felt Australian.’

‘You go through your whole life wanting to fit in’: MTV presenter and DJ FlexMami (pictured) recalls going ‘above and beyond’ to prove she was Australian while growing up 

‘But I started to realise that even though I didn’t feel very African or align with the culture, everybody saw me that way regardless,’ she added.

The young star said her pursuit to ‘fit in’ was often disrupted by questions such as ”where are you from” and ”why do you speak English so well.”

The beauty blogger explained remarks of this nature often intensify the differences between people.

'I like Vegemite too!' The talented stunner (pictured) told the publication she was prompted to 'overenthuse' her Australian identity

‘I like Vegemite too!’ The talented stunner (pictured) told the publication she was prompted to ‘overenthuse’ her Australian identity

The talented stunner told The Daily Telegraph she was prompted to ‘overenthuse’ her Australian identity.

‘I went above and beyond having to overenthuse that I was Australian and ‘I like Vegemite too,’ she said. 

While the emerging star isn’t hosting, touring or hitting the DJ decks she revealed she enjoys carbs, good banter and self-help coaching, according to her website.

'Flex is also super keen on carbs, positive discourse, self development coaching, solid banter and surrounding herself with people who can teach her more about the world': FlexMami's (pictured) website states

‘Flex is also super keen on carbs, positive discourse, self development coaching, solid banter and surrounding herself with people who can teach her more about the world’: FlexMami’s (pictured) website states

‘Flex is also super keen on carbs, positive discourse, self development coaching, solid banter and surrounding herself with people who can teach her more about the world,’ FlexMami’s website states. 

In February, FlexMami treated fans to a thumping DJ set at Sydney City Limits at Centennial parklands.

Multi-talented millennial: In February, FlexMami (pictured) treated fans to a thumping DJ set at Sydney City Limits at Centennial parklands

Multi-talented millennial: In February, FlexMami (pictured) treated fans to a thumping DJ set at Sydney City Limits at Centennial parklands

Live Nation kicked off the day with an exclusive industry event at the Centennial Homestead, with DJ FlexMami on the decks playing a variety of groovy tunes.

She performed alongside icon Grace Jones, Vance Joy, Future, Gang of Youths, AllDay, Thundercat, Ocean Alley and Tash Sultana.

Excellent company: DJ FlexMami (pictured) hit the decks at Sydney City Limits in February alongside  icon Grace Jones, Vance Joy, Future, Gang of Youths, AllDay, Thundercat, Ocean Alley and Tash Sultana

Excellent company: DJ FlexMami (pictured) hit the decks at Sydney City Limits in February alongside icon Grace Jones, Vance Joy, Future, Gang of Youths, AllDay, Thundercat, Ocean Alley and Tash Sultana

  



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