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Imani Woomera
A'cappella / Jazz



Hawaii
Kenya

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Member Since4/18/2006
Band Websiteimaniwoomera.blogspot.com
InfluencesThe Divine. Word. Music. Knowledge. Books. Truth. Love. Poets. Life. Capoeira. Water. Fire. You...
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   About Imani Woomera
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1981 and raised in Nairobi, Kenya from the age of 11, Imani has worked as a multidisciplinary artist since 2000. As a performer, teacher, radio presenter, author, producer, recording artist, and model, she began her company, Imani Ink., in 2004. She is the co-founder of the Slam Africa Movement, working to empower African youth through the Spoken Word art form. She is the author and producer of two poetry books and Spoken Word audio albums, Morning Rain (2006) and Pearls (2009). Woomera has delivered multiple performances and workshops at festivals, schools, and universities throughout the world. Blessed with the ability to move diverse audiences, she works closely with the United Nations Habitat for Humanity, as well as with Africa’s leading underground Hip-Hop arts platform, WAPI. Over the past 10 years, she has had extensive experience working with youth as a mentor and poetry teacher both in and beyond school systems, and has created several platforms for young people to excel on. She has written, directed, and produced three successful youth poetry theater performances including Poetic Identity(2004), Morning Rain (2006), and Internal Imani (2007), as well as numerous one woman shows presenting her own poetic work. Imani has lit up stages as a featured artist in cities across the globe such as Chicago, Amsterdam, London, Paris, Bangkok, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Salvador da Bahia, and New York City; including the Nuyorican Poets Café where she held featured in 2006. In addition, she has worked as a radio presenter at Nairobi’s top radio station, Capital FM, for over three years, producing and presenting the popular World Groove Show; featuring world music artists. With youth empowerment and Spoken Word being Imani’s primary life focus, she is currently pursuing a degree in Juvenile Justice while working on her anticipated third book and album, Imani’s Ink. Having propelled the Spoken Word art form in Kenya, Imani works with the Slam Africa community to spread the movement throughout the Continent.

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Bamzigi

Bamzigi



Oct 19 2009 9:46 AM

yo sup been to long gal!!!!sorry to say am in re-hab been hia 4 a while ill holla when am out hope zions cool!!!holla!!! back
M-VEP : MACHEL THE VERSATILE, ELEMENTAL POET.

FIDEL Ongolla



Sep 25 2009 7:33 AM

just sugar coating your page.
KIT

KIT



Sep 17 2009 7:47 AM

Hi Ladybug...Good to see you! :) I haven't been here very much either, but doing well. Thanks so much for looking in on me.
Hope all is well with you too. Keep in touch my beautiful sister!
M-VEP : MACHEL THE VERSATILE, ELEMENTAL POET.

FIDEL Ongolla



Sep 7 2009 1:08 PM

hey IM- I heard that Steve Coleman vibe - YOU
anyway, I heard it and its tight ! its been playingon mind all week - lemme qoute it for you
"I wanna hear a poem, that attacks the status quo ....................I wanna hear a poem that makes the crowd say - HO!"
Pepe

Pepe



Sep 7 2009 1:07 PM

Hey! Hope all is well witchu!
Just droppin sum luv & respect!
Keep it trill
willie w./ singer songwriter

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

SEAHOUSE



Jun 16 2008 1:36 PM

Thanks for friendship
Cheers from SeaHouse
KIT

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
Ronnie Rhythm

Ronnie 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

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

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

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.

FIDEL Ongolla



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
DEQUAN SMITH 57K+ FRIENDS ADD ME

DEQUAN SMITH 57K+ FRIENDS ADD ME



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!!!!

sean ritchwood



Apr 2 2008 10:34 PM

your music is so niice!

SHA CAGE

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

nicol



Mar 12 2008 1:33 PM

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

*.H.*



Mar 16 2008 3:43 AM

Thanks for the ADD.!!!!
Lesley

Lesley Figueroa



Mar 16 2008 6:27 PM

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

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

The Time Travellas



Apr 2 2008 2:41 AM


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




DJ Jackie B

Jackie Bennett



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

sophie



Feb 23 2008 8:09 PM

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

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

KIT



Mar 1 2008 4:22 AM

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