Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo: “Moving the world one poem at a time”.
Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo is a Nigerian-American award winning poet and the lead vocalist for the music group, Iyeoka & the Rock By Funk Tribe. She has a voice that is so organic, and powerful beyond measure. Iyeoka has shared the stage with great artists including Musiq Soul Child, Zap Mama, Gil Scot Heron, Sonia Sanchez, and Chuck D of Public Enemy. She is truly a poet with a purpose greater than what meets the eye.
‘I want to sit on a mountain top and write’- Kojo Baffoe
“My poetry is deep…so deep it echoes words infinitely…so deep it drowns simple minds in tears…so deep it solves Africa’s problems in one verse…so deep it transcends racism and breaks down sexism.” This is how Kojo Baffoe, a dynamic African writer/poet and media consultant chooses to define his work in ‘The power of po’ taken from his book, ‘Voices in My Head – a collection of poetry’.
Born in Munich, Germany to a Ghanaian father and German mother, Kojo spent his formative years on the streets of Maseru, Lesotho; spent some time in Germany to get in touch with his Germanic roots; and ended up receiving his Bachelor of Commerce at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. The well-travelled and vastly knowledgeable Kojo has since had varied working experiences in a number of sectors including IT, fashion and cosmetics, and publishing. However, Kojo is more famed for his amazing gift of writing, whether as a poet or a writer of lifestyle issues and popular culture. He currently lives with his lovely wife and son in Johannesburg, where he is often referred to as ‘the love poet’. Jamati.com spoke to the ever-growing and ever-innovative writer/poet and media consulting extraordinaire about his life, poetry and gift as a writer. » Read more…
Queendom: Musical Divas Straight Outta Oslo (Norway)
A hilarious, entertaining black female group with a message to deliver.
Queendom is the name of a live entertainment group from Norway which consists of five talented black women. They are first generation Norwegians, with mixed backgrounds, collectively representing Ethiopia, Uganda, Trinidad, Nigeria and Gambia. Being of mixed descent, living in Norway and having the passion for drama, drew these women together.
I Am Poetry
My mind body and soul always screaming out “pen and paper!”
And never will I ignore that calling…
From my fingers gripping the ball point pen
To the inkjet spitting out my thoughts and emotions
Onto that A4 sheet
Like a snake’s fangs spitting venom into its prey’s blood
My words are like the rush of that venom straight to your heart
Because they carry passion, emotion and struggle
So intense that they will touch your heart
Can you already feel me? » Read more…
I HAVE ATTUTUDE
I HAVE ATTUTUDE
(This poem was created to remind African women of their glory) » Read more…
Jessica Mbangeni – Praise The Poet
Jessica Mbangeni is one of South Africa’s most profound female “Imbongis” (Praise poets), who moves you when she speaks . Jessica is one of a few female poets in a cultural terrain that is mostly dominated by men. Mbangeni’s desire to plant a seed of change by using her voice through music and poetry is definitely paying off. Not only is she nationally known, but her name is making major waves internationally with her recent performance in Australia and North America.
Lebo Mashile: Wordsmith Extraordinaire
She’s not only a word smith extraordinaire, visual verbalist, and an icon of modern South African poetry, but it is Lebo Mashile’s tireless work ethic that has earned her numerous titles including published author, executive producer, actress, television presenter, life skills facilitator/speaker, independent record producer, MC and poet. In all her creative roles, it is Lebo’s sharp intellect, questioning mind and fierce sense of social exploration that drives her passion for creativity. » Read more…
African Love Poems And Proverbs
The African Love Poems and Proverbs is a varied collection of poems and proverbs by husband and wife Wolf and Charlotte Leslau, along side Solomon M. Skolnick the author of “Amazing Grace:The Beloved song. The book also has beautiful captivating decorations by Jeff Hill. » Read more…
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