Obelia Akanke

I am a "true life poet." My topics center around life situations and may be comical, practical, or written to bring awareness to a situation. Depending on my mood, I may write for no other reason than to entertain myself. I've performed in Okinawa, on the East Coast and various online radio shows, was a featured artist for a poetry calendar, and was interviewed for an online magazine.

Heart of Crystal is my first in a series of novels. I like to challenge myself to learn and improve my art. I've chosen to express much of that through poetry. My style can usually be felt through print or audio. I currently live in Hampton Roads where I interact with and support other local artists.