We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Akilah Divine a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Akilah , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Can you talk to us about a project that’s meant a lot to you?

One of the most meaningful projects I’ve worked on was creating a space that is intentional for myself and other artists to develop skills, connect with others, and share talents publicly. Visionary Live Studios,LLC is a dedicated space that encourages dynamic and innovative collaboration through unique experiences. I created what I needed and what so many other artists needed. Artists of all disciplines need a low-cost, safe creative space that supports them, a space that accommodates their needs and wants, a space where they feel welcomed to allow their dreams and passions to roam free. Visionary Live Studios is the answer to that need.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers

Akilah Divine is a multi-disciplinary artist; singer, spoken word artist, rapper, and actress who was born and raised in Baltimore,MD. She graduated from Delaware State University earning her master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), and two Bachelor of Science Degrees: Social Work and Mass Communications. She has been featured in many publications, a few being: The Afro, Hot 97, Grid Magazine, Baltimore Times, and A&R Factory. Her hit single “TRIBE” was accepted as Official Selection in 14 film festivals and won four best music video awards. She has opened up for grammy-nominated singer Maimouna (Mumu Fresh) Youssef, performed at the largest all female digital festival known as “The Ladybug Festival,”and won the “HOT97 Who’s Next” heat of the week competition. She also served as a judge for the Poetry Out Loud (POL) 2021-2022 Maryland competition for the Maryland State Arts Council and the Woman Of The World Poetry Slam 2022. Akilah has been featured on Free Tuition , a Snapchat series that is focused on education and entertainment for passionate, poetic, and inspirational conversations with special guests about justice, equality, and change.She currently works as the School, Community, and Home Engagement Manager at the Greenmount West Community Center, an organization that allows her to use the fullness of her being to merge aspects of her artistry and profession. Akilah will continue to inspire others through her passions for writing, music, community engagement, and the arts.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is sharing my gift with the world. Knowing that what I have to say matters and it may help or inspire someone else.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

I had to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. In the beginning, walking up to people that I didn’t know was always uncomfortable at first, but the more I practiced and moved through it, the easier it became. I built my social media by creating real connections with people. Authenticity always remained in my interactions and engagements with others.

Contact Info:

• Website: akilahdivine.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akilah.divine/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akilahdivinemusic/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/akilahdivine?lang=en
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqPgVGHHbKy8sHIqQcNy7zA

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-Tenacious Developments -Geminivzn Entertainment -Kyle Pompey