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Iyeoka
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Iyeoka: General Info

Member Since	10/6/2005
Band Website	www.iyeoka.com
Band Members	Me (Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo) and The Black and Blues Funk Tribe (A collective of ONLY the most awesome of musicians)
Influences	Too many to mention.
Sounds Like	my name? well...it "sounds like" TAPIOCA
Record Label	Phanai Recordings
Type of Label	Indie

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Hey y'all, We've just finished putting the near final touches on our Facebook Music Page and we couldn't be more excited to have you guys check it out.

View Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo's NEW FACEBOOK FAN PAGE

View Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo's FACEBOOK FAN PAGE This is our way of getting in touch with everyone and inviting them into our world. You can become a fan and stay connected, know when all our shows are, what we've been up to, check out photos, videos and mp3s. We're so pumped right now! We just uploaded a handful of new recordings from a live radio show we did in Honolulu last week. Thanks so much for you love & support, be.well Iyeoka SOMETIMES I LIKE TO REMIX POEMS: .

..Want to HEAR MORE UPDATES from IYEOKA? LiKe about how Iyeoka is the 2007 Mass Industry Committees SPOKE WORD ARTIST OF THE YEAR. .



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for latest poems and up to date dialogues All FRIENDS may enter HERE: The Official website of Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo IYEOKA FULLY SUPPORTS FUNK, BLues and POETRY .

Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo is one of the most sought after poetry slammers in the country. Among her lists of credits is being asked to compose and perform a poem for a dinner event hosted for Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, being commissioned by Discovery Channel for their 2008 brand campaign, being commissioned by a top-twenty ad agency to write a piece for a diversity training tool, gracing the inaugural cover of the magazine Leverage, receiving a 2007 Massachusetts Industry Committee Hip-Hop Award for Spoken Word Artist of the year, and a New England Urban Music Award for the Best Female Spoken Word Poet of 2006. .

A 2x National Poetry Slam Individual Finalist, Iyeoka is also the only member of the nationally competing Boston Lizard Lounge Slam team to have earned her position seven years in a row. In 2008, Iyeoka's vocal talents on a cover of U2's 1988 hit song "Desire" was showcased on a compilation of U2 covers that includes All-Star Grammy Award winning African artists with proceeds benefiting the Global Fund. Iyeoka will help you to remember that there is no such thing as "slam poetry", only three minute time slots where a poet tries to inject their heart into yours. Let her. .

Cd's available online www.iyeoka.com: Black and Blues 2004 Phanai Records/ Hum the Bass Line 2007 Phanai Records/ In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 2008 Sony Records .

need press photos? i have 2 locations for you: http://www.sonicbids.com/IyeokaIvieOkoawo (select photo gallery) http://iyeoka.com/headshots/ higher res. available upon request .

(Forward mastered by Gabrielle Bouliane) .

This is the subtle joy of enjoying the familiar things IN EVERYTHING... The parts of ourselves we recognize in others. The old friends staying true...allowing YOU to make room for more friends......... .

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Chevy	Jul 5 2009 4:19 PM hey there how are you doing i hope all is well with you
Tee-Man Official™	Jul 2 2009 7:32 PM Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/6599377.html?b=4&w=46
Yup..We back!!! Get ready 4 a fun filled Nite	Jul 1 2009 5:11 PM INDEPENDENCE WEEK EVENTS FIREWORKS @ PEARL THURSDAYS - 275 Tremont St. Featuing the Dufflebag Dolls FIRST FRIDAYS @ LOFT44 goto mistrie.com for more features RED WHITE & BLUE "Shades of Love" show by Belladonna
Margot Malia	Jun 25 2009 5:50 PM thank you Iyeoka for indirectly keeping me to reach higher, reminding me there are more boundaries to break. i bet the show was sparkly hot.
Kim	Jun 20 2009 5:08 PM Hey Lady, I just wanted to say HI in myspace world to ya!! :)
Armen Juhl Jewel Of The Nile	Jun 20 2009 1:38 PM Iyeoka you should come to the oregon country fair! ive got a spot to perform if you do :) your still my favorite keep spreadin the poetry and good vibes. uhuru
iB	Jun 13 2009 5:32 AM NEW SINGLE “OMO BABY” ON MY PAGE CHECK IT OUT !!! feel free to leave comments I be iB Any other is counterfeit !!!
Jay G	Jun 9 2009 1:46 PM Hey is ur father a doctor
slimpocket Online Now!	Jun 8 2009 9:14 PM watz good. we have FREE great music for you. Go to www.slimpocket.com, click on audio page. Genre is called 4R music (rap, reggae, r&b & rock) Follow us on www.twitter.com/slimpocket Slimpocket
Blak Truth	Jun 5 2009 8:07 PM Hope things are great for you regardless of all this gray weather Check out my website www.blaktruth.com new songs, blogs, poetry, & videos
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The Salvi-Qu'ban	May 27 2009 10:11 PM Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/6702148.html?b=4&w=46
Joey, The all new chapter	May 21 2009 7:08 AM Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/6658436.html?b=4&w=46
Poetry Over Music	May 20 2009 12:04 AM Who Said You Can't Get Paid For Your Poetry. Calling All Poets To Report To The Mic! It's Time To Get Paid For Your Work $$$$. Poetry Over Music has teamed up with a group of investors to give away thousands of dollars in gifts cards. All you have to to do this month is call into one of the shows listed below read a piece to find out what you need to do to win a gift card for that show. Poetry Over Music is dedicated to the growth of Poetry & Spoken Word as an art forum. So we are asking all family members to get involved, spread the word about the Poetry Shows Listed Below. BlogTalkRadio/10kpoets www.blogtalkradio.com/EntrepreneursOnTheMove www.BlogTalkRadio/AngelOverload The Gift Cards Are Redeemable At: Itunes, A.M.C, Red Lobster, Starbucks, The Cheese Cake Factory, Barnes & Nobles and hundreds more. If you have not done so already go to www.PoetryOverMusic.com and join the page
Kim da Pimpstress	May 19 2009 10:52 PM Thanks for the add and the beautiful music. It really changed my mode of thinking!! Wonderful, much love sistah!!
Shania	May 19 2009 9:57 PM not a problem At ALL, it's always a pleasure. Hope to see you next year =D
IGBO MAN FROM AFRICA	May 19 2009 3:43 PM Greetings Sista Love, Peace,Love & Inity EveryTime! Touch My Hand
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London	May 16 2009 5:03 AM Great job @ Church tonight ! Meant to get over and say it in person but I got swept away in the music. from an artist to another- Well done. Peace, London
Preparin 2 assume throne 2 my Queendom n Divine 09	May 2 2009 4:34 PM hey love....its been a minute. i hope ur well. did u know that our LA based show 'Natural High' is now in NYC as well? I'd love to get u booked if u like. check out the Nhi page. its in my top frenz gurl. myspace.com/nhilive also are u going to nationals or Iwps this year? i plan to attend both. hopefully i will see u there. peace and blessings love -ms.sho' king
~SWEET REGGEA JAH LOVE~ GENERAL MAX JONHSON	Apr 27 2009 11:46 AM THANKZ FI DE ADD, 'Iyeoka'...KOOL SONGS, MON. KEEP PLAYIN YAH MUSIC n BRING PEACE ON EARTH WIT DEM...ONE LUV n NUFF RESPECT, BLESSED
Ziplok Online Now!	Apr 23 2009 7:25 PM thanks...
Emkay	Apr 22 2009 11:49 PM Dear Friend, I've just added a new song to my profile... It's a duet with a very talented young singer Nini. I would be really happy if you could take some time to listen to it. Also, please feel free to join my mailing list and I will always keep you updated with the news... ;) Thank you so much for your support... Best Wishes, Emkay
LIKE EUROGANG WE BRINGIN LONDON TO BIG ORANGE	Apr 22 2009 2:51 PM IYEOKA THANKS FOR ADDING A TWITCHING & SHOUTING BLACKMAN WHO HAS TOURETTE SYNDROME. CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU TONIGHT IN THE UT'S UC AUDITORIUM. WOW I GET TO HEAR FLY GIRL SPIT POETRY LIVE HOW CRAZY IS THAT. 1LUV FROM AHDADDY. P.S. I'LL TRY TO KEEP MY TOURETTE SYNDROME DOWN AND NOT DISTURB YOU GUYS SHOW LOL! THATS FUNNY AINT IT
POSITIVE RADICAL SOUND	Apr 22 2009 9:22 AM salu les zamis passing to drop some vibz to france

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