Akia Uwanda

MEDIA KIT 2015

Coming from a gospel background coupled with classical piano training Akiarsquos talent was nurtured at the early age of seven Her classicaloperatic to jazz vocal training has granted her the ability to perform for diverse audiences and genres throughout the Nation and Internationally From being featured at The Jacksonville Jazz Fest American Beach Jazz Concert Series Las Olas Jazz Fest in Ft Lauderdale FL with the gospel jazz group NOIZ at the international launch of Davines Hair and Beauty Company in Parma Italy to opening for Earth Wind amp Fire along with C1 Jazz at the 2009 Black Expo Opening Concert in Jacksonville Florida she has humbly wowwed crowds with her melodic sultry voice that ranges from first soprano to tenor She sings at a variety of music events in the styles of Jazz Soul RampB Gospel and Classical In the Southeastern region of the USA Akia performs regularly for several weddings corporate events private affairs and fundraisers for various charity events 13

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THE SINGER

Coming from a gospel background coupled with classical piano training Akiarsquos talent was nurtured at the early age of seven Her classicaloperatic to jazz vocal training has granted her the ability to perform for diverse audiences and genres throughout the Nation and Internationally From being featured at The Jacksonville Jazz Fest American Beach Jazz Concert Series Las Olas Jazz Fest in Ft Lauderdale FL with the gospel jazz group NOIZ at the international launch of Davines Hair and Beauty Company in Parma Italy to opening for Earth Wind amp Fire along with C1 Jazz at the 2009 Black Expo Opening Concert in Jacksonville Florida she has humbly wowwed crowds with her melodic sultry voice that ranges from first soprano to tenor She sings at a variety of music events in the styles of Jazz Soul RampB Gospel and Classical In the Southeastern region of the USA Akia performs regularly for several weddings corporate events private affairs and fundraisers for various charity events 13

wwwakiauwandanet

THE SINGER

As model she has accomplished many goals from winning 2001 International Model of the Year with Black Sophisticatersquos Magazine and Linden Day Publishing to owning MOSAIC MTM a Multicultural Modeling amp Talent Management Agency

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THE MODEL

Akia Uwanda a Singer Actress TVMusic Producer and Internet Radio Host from Jacksonville Florida wears several hats in the Entertainment Industry She recently played the role of Shug Avery in The Color Purple stage play produced by Stage Aurora and Narene Church Lady at The Alhambras production of the play Akia starred as the lead character in the original musicaldramatic play entitled Majigeen as Anta written and produced by Jennifer Chase Other lead roles include but not limited to Velma in Crowns and Lorrell in Dreamgirls at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre in Jacksonville Florida Akia explored her creative side as a Co-Producer and Co-Host of the hit Reality TV Show Jacksonvillersquos Next Top Model which set the stage to Co-Produce and Co-Host on the NDUSTRY Radio Show currently on THE NEN (THE NDUSTRY ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK)

MAGIJEEN | Anta

A Sampling of Productionshellip

DREAMGIRLS | Lorrell

THE NDUSTRY RADIO SHOW | Host

THE ACTRESS amp HOST

THE COLOR PURPLE | ShugAvery

ldquoAkia Uwanda is a JazzSoul Legend waiting to be discoveredhellip Magnificentrdquo -Klarque Garrison Survival Radio Network FounderOwner

ldquo Beautiful and TalentedhellipIrsquom SpeechlesshellipYOU ARE AWESOMErdquo -Actress Angela Robinson-Whitehurst Veronica on Tyler Perryrsquos The Haves and Have Nots

ldquoYou Sing From Your Soul and I Love Itrdquo -Steven Dare MetroJacksonvillecom

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THE REVIEWS

IN THE NEWS httpwwweujacksonvillecomstory2phpstoryid=2750

httpwwwstageauroraorgFilesPress20Release20THE20COLOR20PURPLE20Final-3pdf

httpstaugustinecomstories092206compass_4091133shtml

httpwwwexaminercomarticleclara-white-mission-to-host-2012-ashley-st-luncheon

httpwwwexaminercomarticleakia-uwanda-has-another-fun-evening-to-benefit-clara-white-mission

httpjacksonvillecomtu-onlinestories110205nes_20173480shtml

httpwwwexaminercomtopicakia-uwanda

httpnokturnalescapepodomaticcom

httpwwwempyreanprcomakia-uwandazoomcrrlimage20sy

httpwwweujacksonvillecompages09-27-07billietobaduhtm

httpjacksonvillefreepresscomfriday-night-sweet-soulful-jazz-at-sweet-petes

ldquoAkia Uwanda is a JazzSoul Legend waiting to be discoveredhellip Magnificentrdquo -Klarque Garrison Survival Radio Network FounderOwner

ldquo Beautiful and TalentedhellipIrsquom SpeechlesshellipYOU ARE AWESOMErdquo -Actress Angela Robinson-Whitehurst Veronica on Tyler Perryrsquos The Haves and Have Nots

ldquoYou Sing From Your Soul and I Love Itrdquo -Steven Dare MetroJacksonvillecom

wwwakiauwandanet

THE REVIEWS

IN THE NEWS httpwwweujacksonvillecomstory2phpstoryid=2750

httpwwwstageauroraorgFilesPress20Release20THE20COLOR20PURPLE20Final-3pdf

httpstaugustinecomstories092206compass_4091133shtml

httpwwwexaminercomarticleclara-white-mission-to-host-2012-ashley-st-luncheon

httpwwwexaminercomarticleakia-uwanda-has-another-fun-evening-to-benefit-clara-white-mission

httpjacksonvillecomtu-onlinestories110205nes_20173480shtml

httpwwwexaminercomtopicakia-uwanda

httpnokturnalescapepodomaticcom

httpwwwempyreanprcomakia-uwandazoomcrrlimage20sy

httpwwweujacksonvillecompages09-27-07billietobaduhtm

httpjacksonvillefreepresscomfriday-night-sweet-soulful-jazz-at-sweet-petes

THE HUMANITARIAN

Click the link to experience Akia Uwandarsquos Dinner Party With A Purpose httpyoutubeWt1HxuK3R2w

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Akia Rally for Mayor Alvin Brown and AuthorSpeaker

Michael Eric DysonAkia Learn To Read

Jacksonville

Akia receives love from Florence Haridan for work Character CountsConscious Eats Event

Akia has Volunteered for the last 6 years every 1st Friday Clararsquos Cafe for The Clara White Mission a 501 c (3) organization that feeds about 600 homeless people a day provide transitional housing and programs such as Culinary Janitorial and Maintenance She served on the Cystic Fibrosis planning committee board for Fashion for a Cure and The Jacksonville Tailgate Kickoff for a Cure served as an Organizer and Logistics Chair for New Yorkrsquos SENSATIONNEL Hair Show and competition in Jacksonville Florida Served as an Ambassador at The NFL Commissioners Party during Superbowl XXXIX in Jacksonville FL and is the founder of The Akia Uwanda Project a charitable organization whose mission is to spark hope in the lives of youth ages 6-18 through Art Education Development and Awareness Her expertise in Creative Visualization of Beauty Brands Special Event Planning and Promotions for individuals companies and other brands speaks volume

Akia amp her kids with Sheriff Rutherford on Neighborhood Safe City Walk

THE CONNECT

MANAGEMENT CONNECT Green Tulip Productions

P 904-469-7511greentulipproductionsgmailcom

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MEDIA CONNECT Nicole Lester Publicist

Empyrean PR LLC Washington DCP 202-656-9819 F 904-212-0501

nicoleempyreanprcomwwwempyreanprcom

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTS

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References Available Upon Request