Born and raised in Kenya, East Africa, Anna Mwalagho began performing professionally at the tender age of 8. She is a true remarkable renaissance woman, an internationally recognized actress, poet, dancer, singer/songwriter and storyteller. She has won numerous national awards in her native Kenya, where she performed on stage as well as on television and radio with the Kenya broadcasting corporation.
Internationally recognized as the "Queen of spoken Afro beat" and also "Mama Africa." She has captivated many with her blend of spoken word, African dance, music, acting, and storytelling into an electrifying one woman show. Her theatrical poetry inspires, evokes thought and entertains as well as educates all ages and races. Her music has a unique message from the soul of the motherland. It tells the story of life’s rough but fulfilling journeys.
Since the launch of her career in the United States, Anna has become one of the most sought after African Spoken Word/Afro beat artist. She recently shared the stage with the international South African Jazz legend HUGH MASEKELA in Washington D.C. where she and her band formed less than a year ago (Afrofloetry band) were the featured opening act.
A percentage of her proceeds from shows and CD sales go to Upendo Girls. This is a non-for profit school located in the Mathare Slums outside of Nairobi Kenya. The school serves young girls from nursery school through 8th grade. Most of the girls are orphans, "parking girls" who would otherwise not have a chance at getting education.
To view excerpts of Anna’s work, visit www.annamwalagho.com