U-Meleni Mhlaba-Adebo,
M.Ed. B.A. is a multi-talented academic and creative sensation who is a
multi-award winning international best-selling author and Top 10
charted soul singer.
The
married mother of a 5-year-old son is a native of Zimbabwe, Botswana
and South Africa, and is based in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A. She has
delivered several hundred high impact workshops taught through the
mediums of poetry, the spoken word, music,film and theatre.
U-Meleni
is an Adjunct Professor at Endicott College in Boston. Her two degrees
are from Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts and The University
of Massachusetts Boston. Her latest book, “Soul Psalms,” from She Writes
Press publishers became an instant international best seller prior to
its official launch.
U-Meleni
has been honoured with a host of awards over the years from
organizations including; Roxbury Community College Teaching and Learning
Center,Massachusetts, The Binnacle, the literary and art magazine at
The University of Maine at Machias, Boston Public Health Commission
Adolescent Wellness Program, The National Society of Black Engineers,
N.S.B.E., American Idol Underground and Live. Love.Fashion.
The
acclaimed artist and ardent supporter of empowering teaching, artistic
and sporting methods for over 16 years, has performed on some of the
most prestigious stages in the world from Harvard University and Boston
Opera House to The Museum of Fine Arts Boston and The Institute of
Contemporary Art Boston plus dozens more renowned venues including the
Africa University, Zimbabwe.
On
the sporting front, U-Meleni is a member of the National Black
Marathoners’Association, N.B.M.A. and is a respected 5K running mentor
to young people in the Boston area. She and her husband raised $10,000
for cancer survivors and ran the Boston Marathon in 2012.
Acting
wise, U-Meleni has starred in a variety of films. She had a lead role
in a T.V. series entitled, “Ya Ma’Afrika,” filmed in the United States
and broadcast worldwide on TéléSud.Living a fascinating life as a wife,
mother, educator, artist and athlete, U-Meleni is active with dozens of
teaching, art and sports organizations in Boston.
U-Meleni’s
name means,“What are you waiting for,” in the African Ndebele-Zulu
language. Her dream is to share her message on stages around the world
and to one day soon start a non profit initative that provides financial
support to individuals, families that are dealing with mental health in
Zimbabwe.
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view it live Feb 14, 2017 at 5PM go to http://scatvsomerville.org