In this episode we are joined with the one and only Grammy Featured & 2022 Essence Fest Featured Art(tivst) & fellow brother of Iota Phi Theta – "Ayoinmotion".
We have an awesome discussion about his music, his inspiration and how finding purpose in our words will carry us to our to becoming our ancestors wildest dreams.
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Ayoinmotion is a distinctively potent and dynamic global performing artist primarily based in New York City. His catalog has graced the stages of the legendary Essence Festival and his last EP SOVA garnered over 100k streams since its debut. He has been featured by The Grammys, Huffington Post, and Forbes for his music, profound artivism and mindfulness. He has headlined Carnegie Hall's Neighborhood Concert series and recently rocked the Nwali Music Festival in South Africa. Ayo's stunning music video for his latest single Omí (water) continues to rack up acclaim.
No stranger to the main stage, Ayoinmotion has opened for the likes of Davido, Talib Kweli and Teni the Entertainer to name a few. Of Nigerian descent and coming of age in Flint, Michigan, Ayo’s worldview is shaped by a juxtaposition of experiences and a strong passion for using his artistry and voice for good vibes and social impact. He organized a benefit for the kidnapped Nigerian girls and performed with his band to raise funds for children affected by contaminated lead water in Flint, Michigan.
Ayo has also honored invitations to speak on panels, forums and performances from Columbia University, Stanford University, NYU and many more, including University of Michigan where he recently headlined a global virtual concert.
Ayo has collaborated with Apple for their esteemed Today at Apple series, where he curated and screened his stunning Americanah visual for a sold-out audience. Ayoinmotion's trajectory has proven that his passion for music, art, activism and overall multi-dimensional creativity can thrive as a vehicle for real societal impact. Merging a multi-genre sound that encompasses Afro-pop, Afrobeats, Hip-Hop, Poetry and more, his musical versatility has pioneered an emerging sound he refers to as Alternative Afro-pop. Quite frankly he is truly a force to reckon with and one to watch!
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