In the last issue we interviewed Artist, Cultural Ambassador and Activist Yewande. This woman of strength spearheads campaigns to make a difference in the lives of young people at home and in Africa through her words and music. Read full interview on page 34-41 here
We recently caught up with Yewande to find out what movements she has made since our interview.
APRIL 2012 – GOOD MORNING, AFRICA!
The U. S. State Department awarded me with a second grant to return to Namibia and Botswana, Africa to expand the programs I started last summer with U. S. embassies and NGO’s in both countries. These programs will continue to focus on empowering AIDS orphans and local leaders and will take place this Fall 2012. You can follow us on www.youtube.com/changerocksinc
MAY 2012 – BONJOUR NIGER!
I had the honour of performing for the First Lady of Niger and the King of Nigeria at the prestigious Allen Etiquette Institute in Atlanta, GA. Both dignitaries were visiting during a special economic development trip to the United States.
JUNE 2012 – WHAT’S THE ANGLE?
Obama documentarian Tony Regusters (Obama in Ghana) interviewed me for his WPFW 89.3FM radio show Sounds of Brazil and Gemal Wood’s award-winning docu-series The Angle Show. We talked about my humanitarian organization’s unique methodology using music to promote socio-economic development for vulnerable youth from Africa to the Americas.
JUNE 2012 – PHOENIX RECORDS RELEASES ‘REBIRTH’
Nearly 7 years since my debut, my label Phoenix Records released my first full-length album, Rebirth . The 12-track album, written by me and co-produced with Marc Baldwin, is the album that I have always dreamt of making. You can download Rebirth on sites including iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, eMusic, Spotify and visit our fan page for updates here
The Soilders 4 Change tour invites college students to join me in the fight to end global poverty. Students will become a member of the Soldiers 4 Change Youth Activism Project and live college tour. Proceeds will benefit the ongoing empowerment initiatives for vulnerable children around the world in exchange for a live concert, leadership programs and internships. The first 10 schools to register by August 1, 2012 can participate. For more details click here