Aza Njeri- Author/Hip Hop Educator

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2 Table of Content Contact Info Author Bio Product Synopsis Lecture Topics Clients Links Contact Info Aza Njeri

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4 Aza Njeri is a mental health professional, griot, author, award winning- filmmaker, educator, second-generation Hip hop recording artist who uses Hip Hop to inspire and heal the masses. True Hip hop is the cure. She believes truth can t be censored and you must use any means necessary to share it. Her writing style is raw, hip, poignant and compassionate. Aza believes we all have a story but lack the courage to share; hence she created the Hip hop saved my life workbook to aid self-discovery. This is Njeri s first book which is complimentary to Hip Hop saved my life: Black Girl Narrative- A memoir, It will be available spring Njeri studied at the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and earned a B.S. in psychology and studied under African scholars that groomed her to appreciate knowledge of self and enlightenment. She also began her comedy troupe and filmmaking career by creating conscious comedy sketches that challenged negative stereotypes of African Americans and created buzz with Black girls Anthem and rap Parodies. Realizing film could be a medium to inspire along with writing she is fully committed to the craft of storytelling and shares her knowledge around the country. In addition, her independent research in complex trauma and expressive art therapy has leaded her to facilitate healing circles, professional training workshop and lectures. Hip Hop as a means to wellness explores trauma recovery via live music, dance, art, expression and psychotherapy. She is dedicated to the healing arts and some of her favorite authors and artists are her late parents Bruce McCaleb and Denice Weatherford, Paulo Coelho, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou, Chinua Achebe, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, James Baldwin, Queen Afua, Tupac, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Nina Simone, Curtis Mayfield, Mos Def, Andre3K, Peter Tosh and Sa-roc.

5 PRODUCT Hip Hop Saved My Life". My book explores trauma recovery and Hip Hop as the cure. I trace the African ancestry and go in details about the intentions and healing components of Hip Hop. Mantras, affirmation, dance, ceremonies and rituals and self actualization are tools I break down in my alchemy workbook. This workbook is practical and has been effective in healing circles.

6 TITLE: Hip Hop You Saved My Life AUTHOR: AZA NJERI PUBLISHER: BAILEY GIRLS PUBLISHERS DATE OF PUBLICATION: March 13, 2017 RETAIL PRICE: (Paperback) ISBN

7 Your writing jumps off the pages and straight takes over or commands the reader's attention. And does not let go! It is remarkably fresh, economic and simultaneously so communicative of nuanced thought that the reader almost feels s/he is there or is seeing it unfold on film. -Dr. Daudi Ajani Ya Azibo, Ph.D.

8 SYNOPSIS: Hip Hop Saved My Life Until the lions write their own history, the tale of the hunt, will always glorify the hunter ~African Proverb Available Spring 2018

9 AZA NJERI EXPERIENCE: Through lectures, workshops, seminars and special guest appearances, Njeri has sparked change and critical dialogue about the intentions of true Hip Hop and its overall effect. Those who have experienced Aza in person can tell you

10 that they have been engaged, enlighten and inspired. Njeri s seminars have been praised worthy as the most dynamic and inspirational in the topics of Hip Hop and Traumatization, Hip Hop healing arts, African culture, education reform and contemporary social issues. Lecture Topics: Black Trauma and Hip Hop Healing Black Girl Healing Circle- A night of storytelling and ceremony Sankofa -How did Hip Hop save my life Ten Elements of Hip Hop (Hip Hop Appreciation) Word Sound Power- Science of Vibrations Its Bigger than Hip Hop-(social/political effects of Hip Hop culture and post Ferguson movement. Gender in Hip Hop (Who defines your masculinity and femininity)

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12 Njeri is a humble servant of the culture but a force to be reckoned with! -Real STL News Aza s passion for youth development in underserved communites is infectious -Reach Academy, Oakland CA Sensational Young Filmmaker -Pride Magazine CLIENTS: University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Harris Stowe University Soldan International Studies Expression Excellence Community College Northeastern Illinois University Alive and Well STL 501 c3 Reach Academy Almeda Juvenile Hall Islamic Muhammad Academy Central Visual Arts Performing Academy

13 A Consucious Conversation Mindful Movement STL Conscious Fest Dell wood Community Center Yeyo Arts Collective Media/Links Official Website instagram.com/aza Njeri Aza jeri snippet/ Aza Njeri