The Grime music star Cleopatra Humphrey, who goes by the (far less interesting) stage name Mz Bratt, talked up the benefits of a good maths education in a recent interview. [Barking and Dagenham Recorder]
“Education is so important, because you should take nothing in this business for granted.
“I’m finding more and more that maths and numeracy are vital when signing record deals and working out what percentages are yours.”
Wise words from the 17-year-old with 10 A-grade GCSEs under her belt. If the likes of Mz Bratt can reinforce the message that numeracy (let alone literacy) skills have benefits in areas that kids might not otherwise expect, it is no bad thing.
We hereby give Mz Bratt the Doesn’t Need Maths-Whizz Award in recognition of her achievements and good attitude. We hope some others in entertainment, who wear their ignorance with seeming pride, take note.