Iyeoka Okoawo (pronounced ee-yo-kah) is a Nigerian/American poet, recording artist, singer, activist, educator and TEDGlobal Fellow. Her music includes elements from soul, R&B, rock, hip hop, and jazz.
"How can you not “say yes” to an artist that combines their vocal talent, their passion for words, and their theater background to captivate audiences with pieces that broach love, women, culture, struggle and relationships, among other things? Iyeoka does all of this, with such passion and poise that it makes you long for the days of Nina Simone. Embraced as a top artist on the National Poetry Slam circuit, Iyeoka began to cultivate a very loyal fan base with the successful releases of her 2000 compilation Some Nights and her 2004 debut, full-length album, Black and Blues. Now the Boston-based Nigerian poet/singer is back with her follow-up SAY YES, making it hard not to..."
"How can you not “say yes” to an artist that combines their vocal talent, their passion for words, and their theater background to captivate audiences with pieces that broach love, women, culture, struggle and relationships, among other things? Iyeoka does all of this, with such passion and poise that it makes you long for the days of Nina Simone. Embraced as a top artist on the National Poetry Slam circuit, Iyeoka began to cultivate a very loyal fan base with the successful releases of her 2000 compilation Some Nights and her 2004 debut, full-length album, Black and Blues. Now the Boston-based Nigerian poet/singer is back with her follow-up SAY YES, making it hard not to..."