Monthly Archives: June 2010

How Season 7 of "So You Think You Can Dance" is Revolutionizing the Institution of Dance

Posted on June 27, 2010 by iyeoka

Poet, singer-songwriter and 2010 TED Global Fellow , Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo shares her thoughts on how the 7th season of “So You Think You Can Dance” and one of he favorite summer TV shows has found room to evolve into an institution. Iyeoka comments on how often she finds motivation as a songwriter to imagine new ways a dancer could connect to her lyrics and melody through the music. Continue reading →

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The heart truly blossoms through the human enchantment of being in love.

Posted on June 26, 2010 by iyeoka

(TODAY. because the eclipse happened and i missed it because i was busy loving you.) I may have missed the partial eclipse that passed through us today, my love— But I was THERE For your voice that Swept me spiral … Continue reading →

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LISTEN**TO LIVE @ KTUH with IYEOKA & friends…

Posted on June 25, 2010 by iyeoka
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Posted on June 25, 2010 by iyeoka
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Regarding Iyeoka and pharmacy and her reaction to a desire to CHANGE & GROW…

Posted on June 23, 2010 by iyeoka

Regarding Iyeoka and pharmacy and her reaction to the desire to CHANGE & GROW….
“While studying for any of my major pharmacy exams, I would block out half an hour segments to write poems. It was one of the most aggressive things I did to contribute to my sanity.” Continue reading →

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Cupid’s Arrow (chorus)

Posted on June 23, 2010 by iyeoka

Maybe a HUG will be enough To brighten up your day Maybe a HUG will be enough To send your tears away Your a star just as you are A light that falls upon my heart And just like Cupid’s … Continue reading →

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Super Eagles- Shine Like the Light

Posted on June 21, 2010 by iyeoka

Location: EDO STATE, NIGERIA In this Video: IYEOKA & the Nigerian National Football team the Super Eagles. Why: Because african football is more than just a sport. It unifies nations. Nigeria is proud to be a part of the 2010 … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Brick Road Song Video (rough cut)

Posted on June 12, 2010 by iyeoka

Because we are so grateful to many of you who are making this movement with the MUSIC possible, ENJOY A SNEAK PEAK OF IYEOKA’S LATEST SONG directed and filmed by Mike Gorenberg…. Final edit of YBR is on the way!

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Iyeoka is in Nigeria rallying World Cup Fans!

Posted on June 11, 2010 by iyeoka

Shine Like The Lights (Super Eagles version) by Iyeoka-new releases Iyeoka is ready to get ALL SOCCER FANS TO RALLY. Iyeoka reps Nigeria for Africa. This is a landmark 1st Time Host of an African Country for the FIFA WORLD CUP … Continue reading →

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another loVe poem

Posted on June 3, 2010 by iyeoka

When my journey pulls me closer to away from you– You will paint us a new canvas with your brush & my heart, my love. You Can See our next chapter With your eyes closed. I Can see it too. … Continue reading →

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