On December 10, 2005, Kechi was flying home for the Christmas holiday in Nigeria with 60 other high school students and close friends when the plane crashed, leaving her one of only two survivors of the crash. Kechi sustained 3rd degree burns over 65% of her body, with a 30% chance of survival. In 2007, after beginning her recovery in South Africa, Kechi was brought to America to be treated at Shriner’s hospital for reconstructive surgery.  In this episode, we talk with Kechi about her road to recovery, how she discovered her love of song, what it was like to be on America’s Got Talent and learn more about her new album and memoir. Kechi shares intimate details about her road to recovery, gives her audience words of inspiration, and shares her joy of life with her audience. About Kechi Kechi is a Nigerian-born author and powerful singer.  She is an inspirational and TEDx keynote speaker, MBA student, and bullying prevention advocate. Her dramatic story, as well as her impactful messages of resiliency and overcoming combine powerfully to inspire personal and cultural transformation.   Kechi found her true voice after her accident- a plane crash that took the lives of 107 of 109 passengers in Nigeria in 2005. Throughout the difficult journey of burns recovery, Kechi was sustained by her Christian faith, her family, and her music. Becoming a finalist on America’s Got Talent 2017 was Kechi’s truest dream realized, and on June 10th, 2018, she released her debut single, ‘Don’t You Dare’ on all digital music platforms. In 2019, Kechi became a finalist on the premiere season of America’s Got Talent: The Champions through Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer. Kechi’s memoir ‘More Than My Scars’ released on March 29th, 2022 under Baker Publishing Group, and her self-titled debut album is currently streaming on all digital music platforms. Kechi hopes to use her voice and her story to ignite hope all over the world within those that need it. Resources from the Show Kechi’s websiteListen to Kechi’s albumBuy Kechi’s bookFollow Kechi on InstagramFollow Kechi on Facebook Phoenix Society’s Article About Itch Relief for Burn ScarsDr. Shortee’s Burn ButterAquaphorAveenoBio-OilCetaphilBlue Lizard SunscreenWatch Kechi’s audition for America’s Got TalentThe Body Keeps the ScoreWaking the Tiger: Healing TraumaProfessional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter ManualDonate to Phoenix SocietyContact Phoenix SocietySponsor Girls with Grafts Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Email us at info@phoenix-society.org. Enjoyed the show? Tell us on social media using hashtag #GirlswithGrafts and tagging Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors!