Kimba | Shampoo Your Poetry

Kimba is an acclaimed music artist, author and poet. His versatility has provided him a platform to perform for politicians, executives, & festival crowds, as well as host workshops for churches and schools. He writes for Sony Viacom, CBS, & West One Music, where his music has been featured in film & on TV. He has also been privileged to be a featured artist at The V&A, The Tate Modern, & The Houses of Parliament. He is the current London Slambassador for Authors Abroad & an Oracy Development Artist for the renowned Polka Children's Theatre.

Kimba has received support from some of the upper echelons of the music industry, including: Chuck D of Public Enemy; DJ Premier of Gang Starr; Lauren Laverne (BBC Radio 6); DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Pos De Nous of De La Soul.

He is a former elite athlete, a devoted husband and father. Originally from New Jersey, he now resides in Essex with his young family and travels to schools around the world delivering a fresh and inspiring approach to literacy.