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Akarobettoe was born in [[Columbus, Ohio]] where she also grew up. She is the daughter of an American coalminer and of a granddaughter of some members to the Ghanaian royalty. She wrote her first poem when she was twelve years old. |
Akarobettoe was born in [[Columbus, Ohio]] where she also grew up. She is the daughter of an American coalminer and of a granddaughter of some members to the Ghanaian royalty. She wrote her first poem when she was twelve years old. |
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After of studying the work make for writers such as [[Phyllis Wheatley]], [[Langston Hughes]] and [[Toi Derricotte]], she attended [[The University of Toledo]] where she met her mentor Rane Arroyo. Arroyo helped Akarobettoe to develop as a spoken word poet, and she began receiving requests to perform both on and off campus.<ref name="Get familiar">[http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=213932 Get familiar: Ghanaian-American poet, Naki Akarobettoe |
After of studying the work make for writers such as [[Phyllis Wheatley]], [[Langston Hughes]] and [[Toi Derricotte]], she attended [[The University of Toledo]] where she met her mentor Rane Arroyo. Arroyo helped Akarobettoe to develop as a spoken word poet, and she began receiving requests to perform both on and off campus.<ref name="Get familiar">[http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=213932 Get familiar: Ghanaian-American poet, Naki Akarobettoe]. Posted by [[Ameyaw Debrah]] in July 16, 2011. Retrieved in December 10, 2011, to 17:40</ref> |
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So, over time, Akarobettoe established fixed residence there. <ref>[http://www.thetruthtoledo.com/story/2011/051111/michael.htm Truth: A Poetic Farewell. Posted by Michael Hayes, Minister of Culture |
So, over time, Akarobettoe established fixed residence there. <ref>[http://www.thetruthtoledo.com/story/2011/051111/michael.htm The sojourner´s Truth... And she shall know the truth.... Toledo´African-American Newpaper: A Poetic Farewell]. Posted by Michael Hayes, Minister of Culture. </ref> |
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In 2004 she Co-founded D.E.E.P. (Developing Empowering Enhancing Poets through Poetry), a student organization for students who wanted to study poetry. She was also a writer clinician for organizations such as Covenant Youth Development and Youth Arts at Work. Akarobettoe has worked with artists [[Talib Kweli]] and [[Dwele]]. She also serves as co-host on the radio show "The Session" WXUT 88.3 FM. Akarobettoe also did work on the Tripple Croxx Entertainment production "The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show." |
In 2004 she Co-founded D.E.E.P. (Developing Empowering Enhancing Poets through Poetry), a student organization for students who wanted to study poetry. She was also a writer clinician for organizations such as Covenant Youth Development and Youth Arts at Work. Akarobettoe has worked with artists [[Talib Kweli]] and [[Dwele]]. She also serves as co-host on the radio show "The Session" WXUT 88.3 FM. Akarobettoe also did work on the Tripple Croxx Entertainment production "The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show." |
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Naki Akarobettoe | |
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| Born | May 11, 1984 Columbus, Ohio |
| Occupation | Poet, writer |
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Naki Akarobettoe, also known as Naki Akrobettoe, is an American poet who has worked with prominent singers and is cofounder of some organizations such as D.E.E.P. (Developing Empowering Enhancing Poets through Poetry) and Azucar Morena Ent.
Biography
Akarobettoe was born in Columbus, Ohio where she also grew up. She is the daughter of an American coalminer and of a granddaughter of some members to the Ghanaian royalty. She wrote her first poem when she was twelve years old.
After of studying the work make for writers such as Phyllis Wheatley, Langston Hughes and Toi Derricotte, she attended The University of Toledo where she met her mentor Rane Arroyo. Arroyo helped Akarobettoe to develop as a spoken word poet, and she began receiving requests to perform both on and off campus.[1]
So, over time, Akarobettoe established fixed residence there. [2]
In 2004 she Co-founded D.E.E.P. (Developing Empowering Enhancing Poets through Poetry), a student organization for students who wanted to study poetry. She was also a writer clinician for organizations such as Covenant Youth Development and Youth Arts at Work. Akarobettoe has worked with artists Talib Kweli and Dwele. She also serves as co-host on the radio show "The Session" WXUT 88.3 FM. Akarobettoe also did work on the Tripple Croxx Entertainment production "The Signature: A Poetic Medley Show."
In May 2010 she released her first album "Penstrokes," with her first single entitled “Black Is". In 2010 Akarobettoe co-founded Azucar Morena Ent. Azucar Morena created the live poetry series “The E-Zone.” On May 5, 2011 she opened at a ceremony (that was organized by Stand Up For Ohio), performing the song "I Speak." Her most recent album was "D.O.P.E," released in late 2011.[1]
Akarobettoe has also worked as a medical writer in the Covenant Youth Development and Youth Arts in the Summer Work Program, with the goal of teaching students aged 12 to 18, "to use his voice" to improve the lives of individuals and the community. She is currently working on what will be his second album, "A Timeless Miracle: Improv Poems & Sound"[3]
References
- ^ a b Get familiar: Ghanaian-American poet, Naki Akarobettoe. Posted by Ameyaw Debrah in July 16, 2011. Retrieved in December 10, 2011, to 17:40
- ^ The sojourner´s Truth... And she shall know the truth.... Toledo´African-American Newpaper: A Poetic Farewell. Posted by Michael Hayes, Minister of Culture.
- ^ NAKI - RAWartists.org.
External links
- Reverbnation: Naki Akarobettoe (Some of her poems can be heard on this page).
- Naki Speaks- High Volume Spoken Word
- Naija instropection: Naki Akrobettoe and The Face of Africa Artist Series/ Impromtu Conversations: Naija Disposition.
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