The best of both worlds with Justine Ogbevire

Justine is an artist and activist based in Chicago.

Golden Egg: Do you think about getting older, and what you'd like your life to look like?

Justine Ogbevire: Yes, at this very moment I do. My 18 years old self didn't because the feeling of being young is like a forever adventure and bliss that I discovered by reflecting on where I was before and more. What I want my life to look like  is most importantly, stability within health, financial, and the family foundation. I see myself wise beyond my years and grasping every experience that contributed a legacy beyond me and the community I built with.    

GE: Do you want to retire, or keep playing music for your whole life, or some combination of both?

JO: I want to continue making music as long as I am here on this earth, even with the given fact that I have to retire at some point in my life, so both are like having the best of both worlds. 

GE: Have you planned (financially or otherwise) for retirement or aging?

 JO: I have thought about the ideas on how to proceed with my life as I am getting older, and want to have stronger and proactive measures to get there. But, I have not taken any action oriented plans to get there. 

GE: Is/are there musician(s) who's lifestyle you'd like to emulate as you age (these artists can be younger, older, or the same age as you)

JO: Yes, Rick Rubin! People say otherwise he is not a musician but is a living proof to the artistic world of many he has blessed his opinions to ears for. 

GE: Who are some of your favorite artists over 65, or a favorite album of theirs?

JO: Oooo! Patrice Rushen and Alice Coltrane.