Wo'se Kofi (Afi-Shabaka) is a culinary artivist, Los Angeles native and community activist with a passion for inspiring others to aspire to healthier living.
Using his artistic prowess as an emcee as a vehicle for promoting positivity and social awareness, Wo’se uses his music and natural charisma to fuel progressive change, purposeful solidarity and positive intercultural exchanges in Los Angeles.
Wo’se Kofi has been instrumental in the conceptual development and establishment of the Leimert Park Art Walk, a community-driven monthly event featuring local artists and their artwork, allowing local (and non-local) community members to connect around art, music and cooperative economics.
As Artistic Director and committee member, Wo’se is an essential element in the planning and success of the Leimert Park Art Walk, organizing and promoting artist showcases and other performances, as well as marketing and promotion of the Art Walk.
Wo’se Kofi studied business management at Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, has established a successful vegan catering company, Wo’se Vegan Gourmet, and provides valuable consultation around fundraising, fund development, marketing and promotions (with particular expertise around social media) to local businesses and non-profit agencies.
Wo’se has organized several very successful fundraisers for non-profit organizations consisting of performances from conscious hip hop to spoken word and traditional West African drum and dance.
A purveyor of hip hop, Wo’se Kofi previously hosted 3 different events as an emcee/host including the Hip Hop Cafe in Hollywood, NHI Natural High (now known as Flight School), and Leimert Park Art Walk. In addition, Wo’se established one of the most respected monthly hip hop events, the 16 Bar Battle, an emcee battle highlighting the lyrical skill of burgeoning artists and providing a necessary platform for cultivating and showcasing young talent.
Wo’se believes the first step to upliftment of the community is through the enhancement of our diet. His mission is to enlighten people on nurturing a vegan lifestyle, One mouth at a time.
Using his artistic prowess as an emcee as a vehicle for promoting positivity and social awareness, Wo’se uses his music and natural charisma to fuel progressive change, purposeful solidarity and positive intercultural exchanges in Los Angeles.
Wo’se Kofi has been instrumental in the conceptual development and establishment of the Leimert Park Art Walk, a community-driven monthly event featuring local artists and their artwork, allowing local (and non-local) community members to connect around art, music and cooperative economics.
As Artistic Director and committee member, Wo’se is an essential element in the planning and success of the Leimert Park Art Walk, organizing and promoting artist showcases and other performances, as well as marketing and promotion of the Art Walk.
Wo’se Kofi studied business management at Cal State University, Dominguez Hills, has established a successful vegan catering company, Wo’se Vegan Gourmet, and provides valuable consultation around fundraising, fund development, marketing and promotions (with particular expertise around social media) to local businesses and non-profit agencies.
Wo’se has organized several very successful fundraisers for non-profit organizations consisting of performances from conscious hip hop to spoken word and traditional West African drum and dance.
A purveyor of hip hop, Wo’se Kofi previously hosted 3 different events as an emcee/host including the Hip Hop Cafe in Hollywood, NHI Natural High (now known as Flight School), and Leimert Park Art Walk. In addition, Wo’se established one of the most respected monthly hip hop events, the 16 Bar Battle, an emcee battle highlighting the lyrical skill of burgeoning artists and providing a necessary platform for cultivating and showcasing young talent.
Wo’se believes the first step to upliftment of the community is through the enhancement of our diet. His mission is to enlighten people on nurturing a vegan lifestyle, One mouth at a time.