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Pieces of a Man - EP by Kelsey Ogbewe
Pieces of a Man - EP by Kelsey Ogbewe
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Silence is a Song, Too: On Craft, Sound, and the Page
Silence is a Song, Too: On Craft, Sound, and the Page
A Reflection on “Functional White: Crafting Space & Silence” by Orlando White
READ: amerikkkan nightmare (RESIST!) | The Amistad
READ: amerikkkan nightmare (RESIST!) | The Amistad
amerikkkan nightmare (demo)
amerikkkan nightmare (demo)
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CanvasRebel Magazine Interview
CanvasRebel Magazine Interview
We're excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Kelsey Ogbewe. We hope you'll enjoy our conversation with Kelsey below. Kelsey , appreciate you joining us today. Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative – we’d love to hear about your journey and if knowing what you know now,
Kelsey Ogbewe - PEACE (I Gots To Leave!)
Kelsey Ogbewe - PEACE (I Gots To Leave!)
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Smoke N' Word (FULL SET)
Smoke N' Word (FULL SET)
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Kelsey Ogbewe is a poet, essayist, and artist with an affinity for creative storytelling. Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, born to Nigerian and Haitian parents, Kelsey began writing and performing in 2012. He has been a regular Open Mic performer at Busboys & Poets in Washington, D.C, a speaker for local school assemblies, & a guest artist for the Baltimore-based nonprofit Speak Life Tour. Kelsey aims to produce honest art that explores Black personhood, justice, relationships, education, & spirituality while promoting self-discovery & creative freedom. In his own words, he's a writer who "finds my voice in rap, nurtures it with jazz, and offers it as poetry." Ultimately, Kelsey hopes his poems, essays, & other creative ventures express the same sincerity Malcolm X spoke of: "I want to be remembered as someone who was sincere. Even if I made mistakes, they were made in sincerity." You can find Kelsey's prose, poetry, & performances on Medium, Youtube, & other online platforms.
MUSIC (AUDIO EXPERIENCES)
Pillow - Talking Regrets - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
Pillow - Talking Regrets - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
Wild Cherry - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
Wild Cherry - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
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Fighting Words . . . The Sound of Fatigue - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
Fighting Words . . . The Sound of Fatigue - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
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Soliloquy - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
Soliloquy - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
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the damage of denial - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
the damage of denial - Single by Kelsey Ogbewe
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The Voices of My People
The Voices of My People
“The Voices of My People” is my journey down memory lane. It’s my memory of Nigeria, of my father’s home, calling out to me in poetic form. The call is simple: “do not forget where you came from!” Lis
Blood: Johnny P’s Caddy (Freestyle)
Blood: Johnny P’s Caddy (Freestyle)
These so-called "diaspora wars" do us no good as a people… Lyrics: [VERSE 1: Kelsey Ogbewe] it’s hella negroes in a chokehold. they let america feel so bold to feed ‘em lies. “secure the tribe?” a
PODCASTS & VISUALS
CHAPTER IV. as told by a Germantown griot (VISUAL)
CHAPTER IV. as told by a Germantown griot (VISUAL)
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The Reckoning Podcast Ep. 8: "The Bigger Picture"
The Reckoning Podcast Ep. 8: "The Bigger Picture"
The Reckoning Podcast Ep. 1: "Voices of My People"
The Reckoning Podcast Ep. 1: "Voices of My People"
WBUR On Point Radio Interview
WBUR On Point Radio Interview
day dreamer (Fashion Film)
day dreamer (Fashion Film)
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ESSAYS & OTHER WRITINGS
Short Story: Notes from a Distant Memory
Short Story: Notes from a Distant Memory
Short Story: Confessions of a Weeping Man
Short Story: Confessions of a Weeping Man
Essay: Black Men Deserve To Grow Old
Essay: Black Men Deserve To Grow Old
Essay: The Day I Left Christianity
Essay: The Day I Left Christianity
Essay: A Liberated Mind
Essay: A Liberated Mind
Essay: Approach the Mic, Feel Like It's Made to Sway Your Conscience
Essay: Approach the Mic, Feel Like It's Made to Sway Your Conscience
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