Iyeoka Okoawo

Iyeoka
Background information
Birth nameIyeoka Ivie Okoawo
Born (1975-04-28) April 28, 1975 (age 49)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
GenresNeo soul, R&B, soul, funk, hip hop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, poet, educator
Instrument(s)Vocals, tambourine
Years active1996–present
LabelsUnderground Sun, Phanai Media Group
Websiteiyeoka.com

Iyeoka Okoawo (/ˈjkə/) (born April 28, 1975) is an American singer and poet (of Nigerian heritage), recording artist, singer, activist, educator and TEDGlobal Fellow.[1] Her music includes elements from soul, R&B, rock, hip hop, and jazz.

  1. ^ "Fellows | Meet the TED Fellows | TEDGlobal 2010 Fellows". TED. Retrieved January 18, 2011.