roi
"ADVOCATING CULTURAL LITERACY"

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mia





Jun 15 2008 4:54 PM

hello Roi, you have been quiet for some time now, so I guess I will make myself known again, hope you are ok and still as lovely as ever, take care, mia
Hakum





May 8 2008 5:35 AM

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"As The Creative Extension
Of The Human Spirit,
Music Will Always Defy
Attempts At Control.
"

Christine Michael





Feb 25 2008 1:43 PM

you can kill the body but not the soul..love and blessings roi..xxx
HEIDI





Feb 12 2008 3:48 AM

sorry roi my friend,
i am late like all time, you fight for everybody and for the right, but now you loose your last fight
it was a honour for me that i was a part of your life and your friend
i never will forget you, rest in peace roi, eternal heidi
Kokumo





Feb 1 2008 4:06 AM

21 DRUM SALUTE:
A TRIBUTE TO DR. ROI ANKHARA KWABENA
THE DRUM. SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2008

Cultural activist, writer and former Birmingham City Poet Laureate, (2001-2002), Dr. Roi Ankhara Kwabena has passed away at the age of fifty one.

Born in Trinidad in 1956, Roi lectured, performed and conducted workshops across the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, in universities, schools, libraries and other venues finally settling in Britain in 1985. His published work includes collections of poems, spoken word and music CDs in a distinctive style of dialogue, drama and rhythm.

In 2007, he was included among activists, artists, campaigners and sport and media personalities on a wall celebrating The World's Greatest Black Achievers, Past and Present, at the Liverpool based International Slavery Museum.

Through an illustrious and wide ranging writing career he leaves behind a highly regarded legacy of universal and culturally relevant, anthropological works.

Now, in honour of this great community icon Birmingham Artists, including photographer Vanley Burke, writer Martin Glynn, who will be hosting the night, poets; Kokumo, Sue Brown and Leon Blades, and musicians, Milton Godfrey and Ava Ming, in partnership with The Drum and Birmingham organisations, present;

21 Drum Salute: A Tribute to Dr. Roi Ankhara Kwabena

This celebratory evening will feature a special Libation, African Dancing, music, Spoken Word and Poetry and will focus on the following aspects of Roi’s life and work;

Traveller Academic
Teacher Writer
Performer Cultural Activist
Man Spiritual Being

The event takes place at The Drum, 144 Potters Lane, Aston, Birmingham, B6 4UU on Saturday 2nd February from 5 to 9pm with an open mic session for positive reflection from members of the audience and an opportunity to sign Birmingham’s condolence book.

This event is free and all are welcome.

For more details contact The Drum arts centre 0121 3332400

End.
NeonMoonArt





Jan 14 2008 7:04 PM

Dr.ROI KWABENA
King You will be well Missed Powerful man and Great Teacher...R.I.P.
Artist@ArmZ
Musa K.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Cat Stevens - Moonshadow

Oh, Im bein followed by a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow
Leapin and hoppin on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow

And if I ever lose my hands, lose my plough, lose my land,
Oh if I ever lose my hands, oh if.... I wont have to work no more.
And if I ever lose my eyes, if my colours all run dry,
Yes if I ever lose my eyes, oh if.... I wont have to cry no more.

And if I ever lose my legs, I wont moan, and I wont beg,
Yes if I ever lose my legs, oh if.... I wont have to walk no more.
And if I ever lose my mouth, all my teeth, north and south,
Yes if I ever lose my mouth, oh if.... I wont have to talk...

Did it take long to find me? I asked the faithful light.
Did it take long to find me? and are you gonna stay the night?
Carvalho





Jan 14 2008 1:26 PM

rip Roi
peace and fari bless
Carvalho
if the cap fits





Jan 14 2008 7:14 AM

Words cannot express how I feel. RIP Roi
Rahkyt





Jan 13 2008 9:14 PM

Love you, brother roi. Thank you for friendship. ~mark
Yussef Ahmed





Jan 12 2008 8:07 AM

RIP my bro,
we staged performances in our homeland
Trinidad & connected later on in the UK.
U will be sadly missed but works will live on.
Thoughts In Strength
Yussef Ahmed
dreadlockalien





Jan 12 2008 2:57 AM

This world has lost a great energy.

peace and oneness
Kokumo





Jan 10 2008 3:02 PM

Travel dada, travel! the ancestors awaits you....
goldilox





Jan 10 2008 8:35 AM

My friend Roi,wishing you love and blessings on your journey home.x
Hakum





Dec 24 2007 8:39 AM



"As The Creative Extension
Of The Human Spirit,
Music Will Always Defy
Attempts At Control."

Rahkyt





Dec 13 2007 8:55 PM

hey, bruva roi, what it do, mon? :)
kevin Haynes grupo Elegua





Dec 6 2007 1:00 PM

Stargate Family





Dec 6 2007 2:00 AM

Hakum





Dec 3 2007 6:23 PM

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"As The Creative Extension Of The Human Spirit,
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Rahkyt





Nov 15 2007 10:21 PM

Brotha Roi, brotha Roi, where my peoples at?!?! :)
Kokumo





Oct 23 2007 2:48 PM

Greetings faada! IanI psysical wasn't present @ ur ting today as IandI was otherwise engaged! no doubt it was powahful!!!Give thanks
Kokumo





Oct 12 2007 10:35 AM

Hail Roi, spread de word Kokumo looking for work! Bookings for Poetry Reading, Cultural Events, Seminars, Festivals, Big Stage Shows etc. www.kokumonoxid.com
HEIDI





Sep 10 2007 4:07 AM

hi roi
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this is frida kahlo and her husband diego rivera, i like it a lot
wish u a great week
we talk soon
one love
Lewis Alsamari





Aug 29 2007 7:26 AM

Hey roi

Showing some love on your page - thanks for being a mate! anything new with you?

So what did you think of my new biography - OUT OF IRAQ?

Esquire magazine described it as Riveting!

excuse the delay - Im just getting round to catchig up :) drop me a message sometime, trust all's good. Its been Rain Rain Rain in summer London :( I gotta get me a flight outta here!

peace and respect

::::Lewis::::

(Click on image below to read more and order)

Sunshine :)





Aug 20 2007 4:04 AM

How are you keeping darling? I am well and had a fabulous journey to mecca and Medhina - truly spiritual and inspiring to the core :). xxx
Yussef Ahmed





Aug 16 2007 8:28 AM

Greetings Roi,
Keep up da hard work
& keep sharing da good vibes
with da masses.
Salam
Yussef Ahmed
HEIDI





Aug 12 2007 4:32 AM

UVE GOT THE WHOLE WORLD IN YOURE HAND
Barrio 305 Photo Bling
THANKS FOR BEING THERE
1LOVE
Mitzi Szereto





Aug 2 2007 5:28 AM

Roi mate, good to see you on here. We really must go for that Ethiopian meal already!
HEIDI





Jul 23 2007 10:53 AM

hi roi
just to wish u a happy and wonderfull birthday
Buried at Photocasket.com
Buried at PhotoCasket.com

one love from hamburg
Rahkyt





Jul 20 2007 8:34 AM

Hope you have a great birthday, Roi!
Sunshine :)





Jul 15 2007 11:35 PM

Salaam Roi,

Hope all is well in the land of the Storyteller :P Am good this end and just very busy with schools finishing. Off to Saudi for Umrah at the end of the month, inshallah. Peace and love. x
SANKARA





Jul 15 2007 4:23 PM

I try to spread the seed mate, I'm alway joyful when I see it growin' up somewhere, so thank you a lot for adding Sankara's words to your profile! :-E (Clunchin'teeth..)
Ganaian
kevin Haynes grupo Elegua





Jul 14 2007 1:34 PM

Alafia greeting Roi good seeing here
speak soon
odabo
K
numbernine





Jun 30 2007 4:34 PM

"MAGGoT HiLL / ICU" the VIDEO 2nd rough cut !!!

mia





Jun 16 2007 3:12 AM

good morning Roi, thankyou for your time, you are such an interesting, witty, and humble young man, what a pleasure to know you. x
mia





Jun 13 2007 1:11 PM

hello roi, I see you are still with your space, how are u keeping? very well I hope.
God bless you. mia
Kokumo





Jun 7 2007 7:35 AM

Greetings elder! give thanks for the shout! much raspect! Jah guide!
Kokumo





Feb 8 2007 11:55 AM

Greeting....love and Raspect!
IzReal





Feb 2 2007 10:05 AM

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HEIDI





Jan 21 2007 2:12 AM

GOOD MORNING ROI
myspace layouts, myspace codes, glitter graphics
HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY
ONE LOVE
Christine Michael





Dec 31 2006 3:04 AM

happy new year...x
HEIDI





Dec 23 2006 2:41 AM


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Christine Michael





Nov 12 2006 11:48 AM

lovely to have you on friend's list roi... chris...
Kokumo





Nov 10 2006 12:34 PM

Hail Roi,
think I might have sorted out that spam problem for now! looking forward to five Birmingham Poets!!!!Jah guide!
psyche diplomat





Oct 15 2006 3:13 AM

thanks for accepting my add Mr Kwabena
janet FAAL





Oct 7 2006 10:59 AM

thanks for the add
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Elaine-Ms.CYPRAH





Aug 19 2006 4:14 AM

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Roi for the add and for joining my circle of special people! I hope Fortune is smiling on you and that you are having a most wonderful weekend. I have sent my little friendship rose to help it along.


Rahkyt





May 15 2006 8:10 AM

Peace to a serious and commited brotha in struggle...
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