SINGER ALIVYA TALKS LIFE IN KENYA, HER LOVE FOR SINGING, AND AFRICAN CULTURE...

Mistah Wilson: Greetings, Alivya! We are honored to have you here with us for this exclusive interview withThaWilsonBlock Magazine. How ya' been?

ALIVYA: Great, I have been good , am grateful and honored to be here with you, too.
Mistah Wilson: So our audience can get a better understanding of you, could you give us a quick background on yourself?
ALIVYA: I was born and raised in Kenya, was raised by a single mother, it was me, my mother and my brother. Growing up was not an easy journey, I faced everything from having both my mother and brother sick and having to take care of them, to lack of finances but one thing was for sure, whenever my mum was healthy and on her two feet , I knew me and my brother would be fed, she is a very strong woman, and she always taught me to be strong. I found peace in song writing and singing , I joined the youths choir at 11 years and the praise and worship team , and I sang among 25 year olds. I participated in music and drama clubs and we toured the country and performed in many festivals and wrote my first song when I was 11...

Views: 311

Comment

You need to be a member of Leimert Park Beat to add comments!

Join Leimert Park Beat

Leimert Park Beat is the news and social network for Leimert Park and the surrounding neighborhoods. Stay informed. Join now!

 

• Got news you think everyone should know? Blog it.

• Have a show or attending a benefit? Put it on the calendar.
• Video of the big game? Embed it.
• Photos of your business or the school play? Upload them.

WHAT STORIES WOULD YOU SUGGEST? Let me know.

With your help, LeimertParkBeat.com raised money to hire reporters, graphic artists and community members to cover our area.
Read the stories - Urban Economy 411, Redevelopment Hell and One of these don't belong.

Latest Activity

DojO- updated an event
Thumbnail

Wuz Happenin' @ The 'new' World STAGE Sept 2023 - Concert Series + / Livestream / Workshops 'n' Jamz Я Back *updatez* at The 'new' World STAGE (online events 'n in-house)

September 1, 2023 at 11:30am to September 30, 2023 at 11pm
Fri. nite wkly "Concert Series"  8PM PT Live In-House $20 (donation based) <or>Livestream: YouTube or Facebook/Meta+ Special events (not Concert Series)..*Sept*  1st - …See More
Sep 23
61 Comments
DojO- posted blog posts
Sep 18
DojO- posted photos
Thumbnail
Thumbnail
Thumbnail
Sep 15
DojO- posted a blog post

Randal Fisher "|_ive 'Concert Series' |_ivestream" @ The 'new' World STAGE Fri Sept 15th, 2023 8PM PT *updatez* [Next-up: Joshua White 9/22]

Randal Fisher, bandleader - multi-woodwinds (unannounced) -- @ The 'new' World STAGE -- photo by …See More
Sep 13
0 Comments
Mistah Wilson posted a blog post

Soul The Interrogator talks Hip Hop Histories & His New Album "Ol' Head" (Exclusive Interview)

Seattle rapper Soul The Interrogator talks General Background, TakeOver Music Collective, & His Latest Album Ol' Head…See More
Sep 11
0 Comments
DojO- posted a blog post

"☾³" CNN TV: Schedule / Wkdaze - Sept. Mon. 11th thru Fri. 15th ~ Fri. 15th, 2023 PT; NEWs + This Mornin' & News Centrals / Regular Weekly Programin' *updatez* [workin']

Sep 10
0 Comments
DojO- posted blog posts
Sep 7
DojO- posted blog posts
Sep 2

© 2023   Created by enhager.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service