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Rule #8

Posted on March 22, 2012 by iyeoka

In a series of three or more heartbreaks with a lover, occupy a hiatus to buffer between healing sessions, except the last. Thus transform your insight to include forgiveness. Pull a grip of copper coated revelations to clear a beautiful … Continue reading →

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The Patient Sea of Fullfilment

Posted on February 20, 2012 by iyeoka

An apron of life and wind  lifts into the blue sky.   A heart sinks untimely with a smile. Tears invade concrete between the fear of silence and relief of the truth.   This is the distance of fulfillment  taking possession in the tide  … Continue reading →

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I want to share my words with the world –Iyeoka

Posted on February 15, 2012 by iyeoka

I want to share my words with the world –Iyeoka SOURCE: NATIONAL MIRROR TERH AGBEDEH 01/02/2012 00:36:00 With her mum, Dr. Okoawo Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo a.k.a. Iyeoka, was born in Boston, United States of America to Esan-speaking Nigerian parents from Edo … Continue reading →

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Esan Proverbs And Drums Making A Lasting Impression

Posted on November 14, 2011 by iyeoka

Here are my favorite comments posted the 23rd of September by Ji Hyang “Iyeoka sang a proverb from Nigeria in her native language, so that it sounded brilliant, then translated it afterwards:  she who is being deloused must not get upset, even … Continue reading →

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Lyrics For Literacy Presenting When Women Were Drummers

Posted on October 14, 2011 by iyeoka

1. What is your idea? — What cool idea would you like to develop over the next year? “Lyrics For Literacy” is a project that creates a bridge of awareness and action to encourage the preservation of the Esan language, … Continue reading →

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First LA Shows!

Posted on May 10, 2011 by iyeoka

FIRST LOS ANGELES PERFORMANCE! LIVE WITH THE ROCK BY FUNK TRIBE FEATURING DJ DREZ MONDAY, MAY 23RD @ BARDOT HOLLYWOOD ~ 1737 Vine Street Show starts at 10PM ~ free with rsvp @ itsaschoolnight.com WEDNESDAY, MAY 25TH @ ZANZIBAR SANTA … Continue reading →

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Iyeoka Loves Frame Drums, BIGTIME.

Posted on April 9, 2011 by iyeoka

IYEOKA: ME LOVE YOU LONGTIME FRAME DRUM. CanALLofYOUpleaseGEToneSOweCANplayOURdrumsONtheBEACH. I think I just found my frame drum SOUL mate. Seriously, I love SHE. And yes, the MOON outside my window is still amazing & yes i call my frame drum SHE. … Continue reading →

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GOD IS A POET

Posted on April 7, 2011 by iyeoka

She believes in Jesus. She went to Catholic school for 6 years of her childhood. For god’s sake, She spits whiskey in the air, wears rosary beads in her hair, carries her Holy cross hidden in the back of her … Continue reading →

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WHO IS THE ROCK BY FUNK TRIBE?

Posted on April 5, 2011 by iyeoka

Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo 2011© WHO IS THE ROCK BY FUNK TRIBE? 30/30 APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH. For this written narrative, the reader may choose to imagine the voice of a familiar or favorite NPR reporter. This communication answers the following 2011 common question: WHO IS THE ROCK BY FUNK TRIBE? Inner TriBe (IT) musicians know the date of the next showcase. General TriBe is sent a Roll Call for shows where musicians are needed. The siren is activated for TriBe with room to fill in Rock by Funk TriBe Music, the music from Iyeoka’s extensive catalogue of poems and songs. Continue reading →

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30/30: Regarding being regarded as an "expert" on Slam

Posted on April 1, 2011 by iyeoka

APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH. Poets around the world dedicate 30 days in April for 30/30. New 30/30 from Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo who begins the month with poetic commentary titled Regarding being regarded as an “expert” on Slam. At some point I recall regarding slam as a drug and I wanted to see what happened when I got off of it. Continue reading →

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