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Imani Woomera
Progressive / Freestyle / Other



I’m Like Pele, Hawaii
Kenya

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Member Since4/18/2006
Band Websiteimaniink.com
InfluencesThe Divine...Music. Word. Life. Capoeira.... You...
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Apr 14 2009 6:30A
SilverBird (former NuMetro) The Junction Nairobi
Apr 17 2009 8:00P
Dass Ethiopian Restaurant Nairobi

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   About Imani Woomera
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1981 and raised in Nairobi, Kenya from the age of 11, Imani is a woman of diverse talents. She is a spoken word poet, performer, teacher, radio presenter, author, music producer, recording artist, model, and mother. As a young entrepreneur, Imani began the company Imani Ink. in 2004, as well as The Amplified Tongues Spoken Word Collective, both of which use the art form of Spoken Word Poetry to empower youth communities throughout the world. In March 2006, with a degree in Audio Production and Engineering from The Institute of Production and Recording in Minneapolis, MN, USA Imani produced and released her debut album, Morning Rain as well as published her first book of poems under the same title. In 2009, she released her second book and album, Pearls. Imani has delivered multiple performances and workshops at festivals, schools, and universities across the globe. With the ability to move diverse audiences, she was chosen to perform at the United Nations World Urban Forum 3 in Vancouver BC in 2006, as well as featuring as an MC/artist at Africa’s leading underground Hip Hop arts platform, WAPI (Words and Pictures) on several occasions. Over the past 10 years, she has had extensive experience working with youth as a mentor and teacher both in and beyond school systems, and has worked to create several platforms for young people to excel on, including Slam Africa, setting the stage for African spoken word artists. Imani has written, directed, and produced three successful theatre performances including Poetic Identity, Morning Rain, and Internal Imani. Imani has illuminated stages in cities across the globe: Nairobi, Chicago, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Bangkok, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Salvador da Bahia (Brazil) and New York City; including the legendary Nuyorican Poets Café where she held the stage as a featured poet in 2006. She also worked as an editor for the magazine, QZ, where she ran the prolific monthly column "Word". Imani has worked as a radio presenter at Nairobi’s top radio station, Capital FM, for over three years where she produced and presented the popular World Groove Show, featuring world music artists. She is currently working to create Spoken Word platforms for youth in Africa....

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willie w./ singer songwriter





Jun 15 2008 12:07 PM

really great things you are doing.
very very nice and some kind of new.
i love it.
thx for friendship.
best wishes from germany.
willie w
SEAHOUSE New Line Up





Jun 16 2008 1:36 PM

Thanks for friendship
Cheers from SeaHouse
KIT





Jun 21 2008 4:13 AM

Hadn't checked in on you in a while...just thought it time to make sure that all was well with my beautiful sister. :)

As always, Many Blessings!
Kit
SIR RHYTHM





Jun 3 2008 11:33 PM

THANKS 4 THE ADD AND WELCOME OVER,KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AND KEEP IN TOUCH-1LUV!

SIR RHYTHM
Neno





May 15 2008 8:24 PM

only had time
to listen to
two..

very nice
flow.

as far as instrumentals go,
you do your own
production?
tha beat on that
inspiration joint is
TIGHT.

stay
bringin it!

1.


yo,
imani..
it would be
nice if you could
pass thru
an take a listen
when u have a min.

:)

pa1.
SHA CAGE





May 14 2008 2:38 PM

I met Katrina the other day in my home state of Mississippi. Been here on the Gulf coast since Sunday. As we drove down Biloxi streets eyeballing the aftermath of Katrina still almost 3 years later I began to well up in sadness. The hairs on my arms stood up as I felt myself getting angry. Angry that I didnt do whatever it took to get down here sooner and help, give a hand to someone that needed it, help build a house, or for God sakes just sit and be a listening ear for some of these children that want so desperately to just tell their story. 'You're here now' a small voice echoes from some unknown place inside my head. 'You're here now."
But what really...can any of us that descend from our homes, cars, and lives of comfort...offer.
I don't have the answer. In fact, as I facilitated a discussion at the Biloxi community center yesterday with locals and city officials ...I realized mid way through that all I could offer were more questions. Yet another suggestion to the list of 100 they already had. And suddenly my body felt helpless. I felt like crying but held it together because I feared that they would all look at me and say 'What are you crying for, you don't even live here.' Helplessness is such an awful emotion isnt it? As we embark on the last day here I can't help but wonder how/when/ I can come back and what can I do. The answer may be in the word...the spoken and creative word I've come to love so much over the years. Come back and help the children/and elders/and mamas/ and papas/ just write their stories/ sing their songs and maybe ...just maybe that will do some good.

I started a little poem on my page's blog. I wont post here as this is already too long...just wanted to share with some folks I know will understand.
Luv Sha
Gregg





May 6 2008 2:25 AM

Hey Lovely,
I am so Proud of You and Grateful to be in your Circle. Talked to your Mom Saturday..She Gave me a copy of your CD and Told me about your Travels
Thank For The Shout Out. Imani Is Doing Well.
One Love,
Gregg
M-VEP : MACHEL THE VERSATILE, ELEMENTAL POET.





Apr 22 2008 7:50 PM

LOVE ENTIRELY-LOVE AND ETERNITY

love , so sweet so real as a directive to meet flow and flo'ology , we need to be loved like sweet cream pouring on from the nothingness of blue sky into the bottomless hole of unknowingness and uncertainity and impotence and inside this shall we discover new errands and new tunes to the love that we can loose in abysses of life, flowing back up into our lives in intricate style whatever it be whoever he be, whatever shape it takes whatever smile or frown it fakes,-find love tonight, -

HEY BLESSING YOUR SPOT- ALLDAY
TeamGomez





Apr 2 2008 12:07 PM

BEAUTIFUL WOMAN POEM BY AMEEN ABDULLAH
Category: Writing and Poetry


To all woman shining with elegance

one of the best creations Allaah ever sent

realizing your a blessing carry brothers in your wombs

to all the good strong women you'll rewards will be soon

some of you do things that you shouldn't have to do

and some of your attitudes really have to improve

not every brother is a thug or a goon

and shouldn't have to impress with your butt or your boobs

shouldn't have to use sex to get what u want

shouldn't have to have another guy call you slut

your all beautiful I wish that u knew

that if you look hard enough there's that right man for you

shouldn't worry bout how that other female looks

shouldn't have to chase after the thugs and the crooks

shouldn't have to prostitute yourselves to get paid

shouldn't have to resort to being in your back and getting laid

a lot of these brothers are pretty much a joke

but with patience and hope never keep your eyes close

you will find the brother who will always keep you close

and will work with you and will never let you go

a lot of u sisters it hurts for me to say

some of you have attitudes that turn dudes away

but some of you are pious but get treated harsh

be with these dudes who really break your heart

but with patience and hope you will make the right choice

and stop worrying about these immature boys

find yourself a man who will do the best

who when u think bout make your heart beat out your chest

not a brother who will leave your heart a mess

but one who will make your mother and father impressed






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SeAnAlAnR!!!!





Apr 2 2008 10:34 PM

your music is so niice!

SHA CAGE





Apr 3 2008 2:51 PM

You've been on my mind. Hoping you're ok...wondering about things there...and wanting to catch up. Soon come! Muchas love and hugs.
Sha
nicol





Mar 12 2008 1:33 PM

Still as fresh as ever,thanx for the ever-uplifting songs.
*.H.*





Mar 16 2008 3:43 AM

Thanks for the ADD.!!!!
Lesley





Mar 16 2008 6:27 PM

Hey Girl! Looking great! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Keep in touch!
Jaina





Mar 26 2008 1:28 PM

all is well...all is wonderful...we are going to lead a yoga retreat in mexico tomorrow.
thinking of you often!
The Time Travellas





Apr 2 2008 2:41 AM


" Baby, you gotta pack ya stuff - we flying to Havana! "




DJ Jackie B





Apr 2 2008 4:02 AM

Hi Imani,this is your DJ stopping in to show you love.
Nice profile and pictures...
Thank's for the add!
Tight 2 Def Music
DJ Jackie B
sophie





Feb 23 2008 8:09 PM

hey girl... how's Brazil????
much love to you
sof
Youth





Feb 24 2008 2:17 PM

it's been a long time Imani...and since you were the first ever friend I made on myspace I had to come by and drop some long-overdue love.

I hope life remains constantly blessed for you x
KIT





Mar 1 2008 4:22 AM

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Pepe Haze





Feb 18 2008 4:26 PM

Its bin a while, thought I'd drop sum sugar on ya page. :)
hope u takin care
Josiah





Feb 14 2008 5:24 PM

happy valentine's day!!!
Wayne Carrasco





Feb 7 2008 11:31 PM

im a big fan of ur poems :$ sry i just had to tell ya , there really great :)
serious.





Jan 24 2008 4:20 PM

Hey sis. Long time, I know. Hows life been treating you? Beautiful name, my daughter wears hers like armor. lol
KIT





Jan 29 2008 4:57 PM

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