kimbA
@iamkingkimba
ABOUT
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If life is a battlefield, art is Kimba’s weapon of choice. Since 1999 he’s been using words to paint pictures that capture hope, framing life as a journey full of opportunities to learn and discover greatness.
His versatility has provided him a platform to perform to politicians, corporate executives, and festival crowds, as well as host workshops for community groups, churches, universities and schools around the world. He writes for Sony Viacom, CBS, and West One Music Group where his music has been featured in film and on Television. He has also been privileged to be a featured artist at The Victoria and Albert Museum, The Tate Modern, and The Houses of Parliament. He is the current London Slambassador for Author's Abroad and an Oracy Development Artist for the renowned Polka Children's Theatre.
Kimba has received support from some of the upper echelons of hip hop & the music industry, including: Chuck D of Public Enemy, DJ Premier of Gangstarr, Lauren Laverne on BBC Radio 6, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Pos De Nous of De La Soul to name a few.
He is a former elite athlete and now a devoted husband and father. Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, he now resides in London, England with his young family.
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His debut book, Write the Wrongs, is now available to buy on Amazon.
testimonials
“Kimba was brilliant! The students can't stop talking about his visit. One pupil has performed his rap 10 times and was still rapping on the way home!"
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Nunthorpe Academy
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"Kimba was fantastic to see in action. He was inspirational and empowering. I can not thank him enough for drawing out of them the confidence and comfort from which to perform their own pieces of work too."
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Eastbrook School
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“I have no hesitation in recommending Kimba for any work he has been engaged to do. He has a positive, infectious spirit which encourages those in his workshops to give of their best.“
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Ms Nana Asante, Former Mayor of Harrow
“Thank you for delivering a highly engaging, entertaining and informative session. The feedback from the session was very positive.”
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Anthony Wilkes, Equality Diversity Inclusion Manager, Cancer Research UK
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