Black History Month...

for anyone who missed my return to the stage here goes.....


I am proud of my origin
thick curly hair
lips pouting wide
eyes widespread oval
with deep pools of light
rhythm in my soul
dancing in my stride
feet placed on the ground
wide hips pulsate
skin of bronze and luminous
voice of ancient melodies
jibes at my origin underline peculiarities
the wealth of a man is his enemies
envious of how great he has become
so next time you sit next to me
look into my eyes
you will see them dance
proudly to those ancient drums
melodies I bring along
from my native motherland

Omo Okolo copyright reserved 2003


I thoroughly enjoyed being on stage...doing my bit for Black History Month!

performance poetry

On a roll at the mo! really having so much fun! probably cos I'm doing what I love most right now! rhyme...verse....art....it's all good!

Performing on stage for Black History Month was a bit of an eye opener....hadn't been on stage since 2004...had actually forgotten what a buzz it is! really appreciate performance artists right now! the limelight aint easy! anyone who thinks it's a piece of cake seriously needs to back up that thought with FACT! words failed me for a few seconds but it seemed like forever!
I really look forward to performance poetry some time really soon....cos I enjoyed myself....

work to do.....

seriously need to update website!!! so busy painting...website in desperate need of revamp!!! need a web designer and fast!!!

Loving it!!!

s'been a really long week....a really fulfilled week.....a really 'push me to the max' week....loved it!!! Got the scars to prove it! I am so exhausted!! But what a rush!! Met some truly amazing people...gained priceless insight....and the contacts! Can't stop smiling! I'm like a cat with the yummiest cream! A hard week! But what a crop! I give myself a pat on the back for pulling this off! And I am so grateful to be ENABLED, CRADLED, PROTECTED AND LOVED!!!

Have a wonderful week!

exhibition blues...? pah!

Exhibition is going really well....and to think I had the jitters the weekend before.... Resilience is an amazing quality...you never know you've got it till you are tried and tested! It is amazing what resources we can pull on! Never give up! I know this sounds very cliche but feel the fear and roll with it! We are definitely all beautifully and wonderfully made! Nothing stops us but ourselves! And fear...ride on it! Push your boundaries! Excel and then exhale when it's all done cos now I can put my feet up!

I am so looking forward to the Carnival this weekend! Have a beautiful weekend and stay blessed!!