Mumbi Macharia
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Mumbi Macharia | |
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| Born | Mumbi Lisa Macharia 20 August 1997 Kakuma, Kenya |
| Pen name | Mumbi poetry |
| Occupation | Spoken Word Poet |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Education | Bachelor of Laws from Riara University |
| Genre | Spoken word |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Lisa Mumbi Macharia is a Kenyan performing spoken-word poet and writer. Mumbi began Spoken Word poetry in 2014.
Career[]
Mumbi began Spoken Word poetry in 2014 when she first performed at Kwani? Open Mic, and subsequently at PAL (Poetry After Lunch) at the Kenya Cultural Center. In 2016, Mumbi competed in Slam Africa, and came in at first runners up in the Grand Slam.
In November 2017, Mumbi was Kwani? Open Mic's featured artist of the month. She has been a guest at various media stations in Kenya, most notably KTN Life&Style, NTV on The Trend, Living with Ess[1] and Citizen TV 10 over 10.[2]
In 2018, Mumbi was one of the curators and the host for a range of poetry events in Nairobi, namely Mindful: Mind full, Poets vs Rappers, and Poets Linkup.
In 2019, Mumbi was a featured artist on Churchill Show, one of the most popular TV shows on Kenyan TV at the time, for several episodes.
Awards & Nominations[]
(2016) Runners up, Slam Africa
(2018) Nominee, Sondeka Awards, Best Spoken Word Artist
(2018) Poetry After Lunch Recognition Award
(2019) Nominee, Cafe Ngoma Awards, Spoken Word Poet of the Year
(2020) Winner, Sondeka Awards Best Spoken Word Poet
References[]
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdvE1jdA2fA.
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External links[]
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVjlz8qqXs00MXnVHsAp-cg?view_as=public
https://www.instagram.com/mumbipoetry/
- Living people
- 1997 births
- Kenyan poets
- Kenyan women poets
- Spoken word poets