Yemisi Agbebi is a multifaceted Nigerian-American artist, educator, entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador dedicated to enriching the educational landscape with the vibrant tapestry of African culture. With over nineteen years of experience, she has been a pivotal advocate in cross-cultural and culturally responsive academic enrichment and curriculum development. She offers a unique blend of artistic education through her work as an educator, singer-songwriter, author, storyteller, poet, speaker, and advocate for cultural diversity.

Her educational philosophy is rooted in the power of the arts to bridge cultural divides. Through a dynamic array of audio-visual presentations, performing arts—including music, West African dance, folktales, plays, and skits—and culinary experiences, Yemisi fosters an environment of cultural pride, racial tolerance, and mutual respect. Her programs highlight commonalities and celebrate cultural differences, promoting a deeper understanding and appreciation of our global community’s rich cultural variety.

Yemisi’s commitment extends beyond cultural education to address pressing social issues. She leverages the arts to tackle substance abuse, school dropout rates, and bullying, among other challenges. Her educational songs, crafted in various languages, support thematic learning and serve as a valuable resource for schools, religious institutions, and community organizations.

A staunch advocate for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education, Yemisi believes in the critical role of the arts in sparking interest in STEM fields, particularly among students from minority backgrounds, including Indigenous, Hispanic, African American, and Asian communities. Her

presentations during Black History Month, Native American Heritage Month, and other cultural celebrations testify to her dedication to fostering unity and understanding across racial divides.

Yemisi’s speaking engagements are informative and inspirational. She encourages students to dream big and become change-makers in their communities. She firmly believes in the transformative power of education to instill a sense of cultural identity and respect for diversity.

Her impactful work has garnered acclaim, particularly from the Native American communities she has served in Arizona since 2004. Yemisi’s first published work was in 2018, and she has several unpublished poems, plays, and stories.

Yemisi is available for various engagements, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid events tailored for K-12 schools, colleges, youth cultural associations, professional development sessions, conferences, rural communities, adults, seniors, and community-based organizations. She also offers specialized workshops for educators and schools.