GA.ME
Contact: Tamika Harper FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: 678-431-8577
Website:tamikafestivaleventbrite.com
georgiame.com
OUR FUTURE IS IN NEED FOR INSPIRATION
Nationally Known Poet Georgia Me is on a mission to inspire,
motivate and uplift.
From admiring civil rights heroes to being asked to speak
by Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton and The Honorable Louis Farrakhan.
Destiny met. From Booker T. Washington High Teaching Theatre
on Whitehouse Dr to starring in the TONY AWARD WINNING show
Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam on Broadway @ 48th
and 8th.Dreams realized. From being a fan of GOODIE MOB to
hosting the official reunion at the Masquerade Park. Prayers
answered. From being a counselor at Butler St YMCA to mentoring
and ministering to several women, men and children. Goals
accomplished!
Our future is here now and it is still in need of positive
role models, people, events, and inspiring words. The Tamika
Festival aims to fill in the gap of what's missing, which
is clean fun enjoyment. The Tamika Festival is a cultural
celebration exhibiting various talents ranging from MUSIC
to MAGIC to the MIGHTY SPOKEN WORD. Established and underground
stars and legends lend their gifts and time for the extravaganza.
The Tamika Festival launches on May 4th, 2011 at Omenala Griot
Cultural Ctr, located at 337 Dargan Pl. Atlanta, GA 30310
In 2008, the beautiful sisters of Delta Sigma Theta chose
Tamika "Georgiame" Harper to the recipient of the
KUUMBA award. Georgiame joins great women like Pearl Cleage,
Keisha Knight Pulliam and Judith Jamison. In turn the cities
of Atlanta, East Point, College Park and Fulton County proclaimed
May 4th TAMIKA "GEORGIAME" HARPER DAY!!
In true GA.Me fashion she chooses to serve others, highlight
gifts and enlighten her fellow Atlantians. Thus the TAMIKA
FESTIVAL was born.
With the hosting beauties of Ms Dia, The Diva Nikki Wade,
and Ingrid B. of Miami, festivities include 3 nights of amazing
performances, the best poets: J.Ivey, M'reld, Tommy Bottoms,
Dana Gilmore, Huggy Bear, i am tasha jones, Redstorm, Tha
S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D, Cola Rum, Eva Katurah, Lightning, Archie
Da Messenger, Tina ATL, Divine Rhymes, STARR, BONNIE, Rewop,
Duwop, Labeeb, Yo Sista, Maximus Parthas, and Tribal Raine.
Vocalists on the verge or bubbling at the top: PHILLIPPIA,
Malachi, Tarrey Torae, Ken J. Martin, Dawn McClain, Sarafina,
Trav Wright, Michelle Raye, and Nicole LOVE.
The comedy genius of Rodney Perry, Chris"Smoke"Jones,
Asheema Franklin and Griffey2Trillion.
The musical stylings of Rhonda Thomas, Rhoda G, Mercy Myra..
The lyrics and rhythms of MC's like TeaBag and the Igloo
Crew, Crisis, Joe Blu, Ras Kofi Da Farmah, Melodic by Nature
and Southern Legend ATL ICON- KILO ALI!!
Trailblazing Dance Company MELODIC MOVEMENTS deliver awe
inspiring pieces.
We have everything, even world famous magician Roger Winbush.
Don't miss the Nina Simone tribute done by Aunt Sara Girls
All backed by POSEIDON led by ABYSS and guest band UNTAPPED
RESOURCES.
So many gifts to show you, so little time! Georgiame's mission
is to uplift, inspire and motivate all of God's children.
With the TAMIKA FESTIVAL she is constantly achieving her goal.
Million dollar performances, on site health check, movie viewing,
block party and bonfire. BONFIRE? We kickoff with that FIRE!!