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Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo

Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo

poet, vocalist

Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo is a performance poet/vocalist and a recipient of the 2008 National Performance Network/NCCC Residency Award. A first-generation Nigerian-American, Iyeoka was a practicing pharmacist before launching her career as a poet, performer, activist, and educator. [more]

Black History Month Celebration at Villa Victoria

Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo

February 28, 2010

This community event at Boston's Villa Victoria Center for the Arts includes the inspiring sounds of Gospel and Hip-Hop, poetry, break-dance and a special performance by the nationally-acclaimed, award-winning singer and poet Iyeoka Okoawo.

Spoken Word Showcase

Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo

October 24, 2009

Poet Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo host a spoken word showcase, in which beautiful, powerful language is transformed into music to convey deep emotions and provocative ideas. Young Bostonians perform original works as well as those of well-known published poets.

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