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In Response To Erykah Badu's New Video "Window Seat"…
In Response To Erykah Badu’s New Video “Window Seat”, Poet Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo creates and dedicates new poem Say Artist to Erykah Badu, who she believes has mastered the art of moving in the direction of her personal truth while inspiring new artistic truth seekers on her route. Continue reading
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SUPER EAGLES (Shine Like the Lights)
Lyrics to Super Eagles (Shine Like the Lights) written by Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo, a first generation American recording artist and poet of Nigerian descent. Iyeoka wrote “Super Eagles” in January 2010 with great expectations to unite her beloved African soccer team as Nigeria approaches it’s 50 year anniversary of national independence from 160 years of British colonization. Continue reading
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Today's Group Poem
Iyeoka teaches workshops across the country. Today’s Group poem is an exercise that involves all participants contributing a word to the 1st few sentences of the poem. Participants are then asked to complete the poem in the own words, from their own view, with their own unique voice. Continue reading
HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA's Top Tips To Slam Dunk In Real Life For the Entrepreneur Artist
HOW TO MAKE IT IN AMERICA offers more gems in each episode then an attractive cast and a consistantly amazing music soundtrack. Here are Iyeoka’s:Top Take Home Tips To Slam Dunk In Real Life For the Entrepreneur Artist Continue reading
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lullaby- a soothing song, usually sung to someone before they go to sleep, with the intention of speeding that process.
His kiss lullabied my broken Pushed me through my process With speed so I could fly past My ancient decayed grief He songbird my freedom Into weapons marked dangerous I watched him catch my heart Rebound over stars and cross-fireworks … Continue reading
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Sing poetry out loud
“I know just how possible we are, we can follow our own yellow brick road. And there’s no tornado that can stop us now!”
- Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo, “The Yellow Brick Road Song”
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Earth Quake Earthquake looks like a storm that just rolled through town And we discover the signs are all the same The rocks have returned to dust Fed-Ex trucks deliver right on time smoke to all exposed throats I wonder … Continue reading
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Sekou Sundiata Evening of Poetry and Spoken Word : : Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo Wednesday, March 10, 2010; 7:30 p.m. MCLA Gallery 51 Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo, of Nigerian decent, is one of the most sought after poetry slammers, a recipient of … Continue reading
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A registered pharmacist who once helped heal people’s bodies, Iyeoka Okoawo found her life’s work in music and poetry slamming, where she’s enriching people’s spirits. ORIGINAL ARTICLE POSTED HERE: http://www.mcla.edu/news/rhymeandrhythm_212/ Continue reading
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commission this poem please. pledge on kickstarter.com
Make a PLEDGE on kickstarter.com and earn the unique reward of commissioning a new poem from 2nd place Individual World Poetry Slam Champion Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo. http://kck.st/aZkG2O Help in the final mile of Iyeoka’s album project. Continue reading
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