The QUEEN OF SPOKENWORD is doing it again! April 27 – May 4th, 2019, THE CITY OF ATLANTA HONORS GEORGIA ME BY DECLARING MAY 4, TAMIKA HARPER DAY!! GEORGIA ME PRESENTS…THE TAMIKAFESTIVAL XI…RETURN TO REGAL!!!
Internationally Known Award Winning POET/PERFORMER 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.
The Tamika Festival: Everything you need to know
THE TAMIKA FESTIVAL aims to fill in the gap of what’s missing, which is EDUTAINMENT. The Tamika Festival is a cultural celebration exhibiting various talents ranging from MUSIC to MAGIC to the MIGHTY SPOKEN WORD. Established, and underground stars & legends lend their gifts and time for the extravaganza.
In 2008, the beautiful sisters of Delta Sigma Theta chose Tamika“Georgiame” Harper to be the recipient of the KUUMBA award. Joining great women like Pearl Cleage and Judith Jamison for her commitment to excellence and service to socitety. In turn, the cities of Atlanta, East Point, College Park, and Fulton County proclaimed May 4th TAMIKA“GEORGIA ME” HARPER DAY!! In true Georgia Me fashion she chooses to serve others, highlight gifts, and enlighten her fellow Atlantans. Thus, the TAMIKA FESTIVAL was born.
Humbled and honored to present to you The 11th Annual TAMIKAFESTIVAL- HEAVEN ON EARTH: ALL GODS GO TO HEAVEN!!! THE WORLD’S LARGEST URBAN FRINGE!! The only all inclusive, unapologetic cultural celebration of BLACKNESS. The exalting of our triumphs in spite of our trials. The TAMIKA FESTIVAL is committed to loving the entire nubian diaspora. Showcasing every aspect of our community. Creation through the arts, financial wellness, service to mankind in righteous ways, health and holistic awareness, solidarity and the JOY of Judah!!!! “When given the honor of being bestowed a day, May 4th as Tamika “Georgiame” Harper Day, I wanted to make my day for everyone. To reveal the beauty that comes from our circumstances…our fortitude…our DESTINY. Withstanding all adversity to become the SOUL of the world.” -GA.Me
With the hosting genius of Kalonji Changa, Ms Dia, ABYSS, COLA RUM, Queen Sheba, ADAM’S RIB, and DICHOTOMY!! Festivities include 10 events of amazing performances, the best poets:BIG RUBE, i am tashajones, Ed Mabrey, M’RELD GREEN, Lady Tess, Verb Williams, Huggy Bear, HiyaReality, Xpj7, Telesa Hines, Hakiym Sha’ir, Kendall Turner, Redstorm, NSPIRE, M.A, Grande Beauty, C Bone Jones, PunkinFromPluto, Lightning, Kiss the Poet, Red Writing Hood, Big Fitz, Divine Rhymez, Ashlee Haze, Buff, Glenwood, Moses West, Rewop,Yo Sista, BREEZE, Muva the Creator and GH ETTO WISDOM! Vocalists on the verge or bubbling at the top:PHILLIPPIA, RAHBI RAW, KING MALACHI, JJ Dae, Trav Wright, Nicole Love, Nick Anderson. The comedy genius of Rodney Perry, COCOA BROWN, Sweet Baby Kita, Tyler Does, Od Odell, Vanessa Fraction, FATTMAN DEEZY, Ms. Gin, Sunshine, Yohance, E Dutchess and Chris”Set it Off” Jones! The musical stylings of Rhoda G and Pariah the cellist!! The lyrics and rhythms of MC’s Boog Brown, TeaBag Da Herbalist, and the Igloo Crew, Lyrical Preacher, Jawz of Life, Paris Rose, King Jai and KGZ. Trailblazing Dance Company MELODIC MOVEMENTS deliver awe inspiring pieces. YEEK MOVEMENT will be in the place! Live painting by Corey Whitehead! We have everything!!!! And from Universoul Circus Page One!!
Don’t miss tributes to ALGEBRA BLESSETT, THERESA THA SONGBIRD, MALIK YUSEF, DA POETRY LOUGE (Poetri, Shihan, Sekou , & Jamil), THE HARRIS FAMILY, SHANNON SHARPE, DOMINIQUE WILKINS, BYRON AMOS, MOJO, and JAY HART!! GUEST SURPRISE TRIBUTES! DON’T MISS A MOMENT!!!!
GET YOUR “LADY GIRL LOVE” ALL ACCESS PASS TODAY!! This bundle package allows a guests to experience the full gamut of Tamika Festival! Enjoy admission to Secular Saints: Going To The Sanging, Georgia ME Perspective Day Party, Laughter Is Good For The Soul, Queendom Come, & Niggods Nite for a bundle price of $75, giving yourself a 25% discount AND PRIORITY SEATING Georigia Me Speak EZ (2-4 tapings), and ACCESS TO ALL AFTER PARTIES!!! More details below:
SATURDAY April 27th THE FILMING OF GEORGIA ME’S SPEAK EZ
SUNDAY April 28th | SECULAR SAINTS: ‘Going To The Sangin’ | 5 PM | HIGHER GROUND EMPOWERMENT CENTER (561 Spencer Street, Atlanta, GA 30314
MONDAY April 29h | THE STATE OF THE HOOD: WELCOME TO WAKANDA NUBIA AFRICA ATLANTA NEGROLAND | 7PM | OMENALA GRIOT CULTURAL CENTER (337 DARGAN PL SW Atlanta,GA 30310)
Be the Soul-ution! A meeting of the minds with a goal in sight…EMPOWERMENT!! The citizens of the BLACK AMERICA have not harnessed the power of the ballot, pen or their voice. The Townhall/Welcome/ThinkTank has been created to be that vehicle for change. We ARE the change we want to see in the world!! Hosted by Muva The Creator & Kiss The Poet! Special Invited Guests include David Banner, Minister Server, Professor Griff, Jewel Pookrum, Rashad Richey, Joyce Littel and Derrick Bozeman. Come to experience fellowship, fun, entertainment and refreshments.
TUESDAY April 30th | THE GEORGIA ME PERSPECTIVE DAY PARTY | 1PM to 4PM | STATUS NETWORKS (www.GAMETV.com or 470.251.4999)
Tune into “The Georgia Me Perspective” at 2PM for THE LIVE TAMIKA FESTIVAL DAY PARTY EDITION! Join us live on air (with ticket purchase), or call in at 470.251.4999, download the app, or visit www.GAMETV.com to tune in!
TUESDAY April 30th | LAUGHTER IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL | 8PM | PRE GAME LOUNGE ( 899 Martin Luther King Junior Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30314)
JOY COMES IN THE MORNING!! We have always found a way to get through, get over, get by. Blessed to be apart of the Tribe of Judah, we always find JOY!! Treat yourself to some of the biggest, brightest stars in COMEDY! The comedy genius of Rodney Perry, OD Odell, COCOA BROWN, Sweet Baby Kita, Tyler Does, Ms. Gin, Chris”Set it Off” Jones!
Hosted by Carolina King of Comedy OD Odell
WEDNESDAY May 1st | G.E.M.S. OPEN MIC | 7PM | URBAN GRIND (962 Marietta St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318)
Hosted by Theresa Tha Songbird! (As seen at the 2019 Trumpet Awards, creator of the viral “You So Black” poem)
THURSDAY May 2nd | QUEENDOM COME: “LILIES AND LIBERATION” | 8PM | JOHNNY M’S PIZZA BISTRO (904 M.L.K Jr. Dr. Atlanta,GA 30314)
Nothing soft about revolution but it’s beautiful. The black woman is the most unappreciated person on the planet so we are honored to uplift and exalt our daughters, sisters and mothers. Fiery, powerful women take stage to exalt, excite, exemplify and empower. Be entertained. Be encouraged. Be EMANCIPATED!!! Hosted by Abyss, Cola Rum, and Dichotomy!
FRIDAY May 3rd | NIGGODS NITE: MOOR THAN A CONQUEROR | 8pm | THE LOFT (2475 Delowe Drive East Point, GA 30344)
We honor the strength, the struggle and the success of men in every way!! From the hustler to hardworking, from the scholar to the servicemen. Those who in spite of perception defy the stereotype and set the standard!!
SATURDAY May 4th | FAMILY AFFAIR BLOCK PARTY | 10AM – 6PM |
LOVING IN ANY AND EVERYWAY!! SERVE, SHARE, GIVE, HELP, SHINE A LIGHT IN SOMEONES LIFE!! #TAMIKAFESTXI #TAMIKAFEST11 #SERVINSATURDAY Help someone, give to someone, teach someone. We can all give of ourselves and our talents. Post your Godliness…you post everything else :).
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