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Interdisciplinary Artist
Kamau Abayomi
"A visionary interdisciplinary artist embodying an effortless fusion of mystical wisdom, intercultural soul, and elegant Hip-Hop cool."
Kamau curates genre-bending performances that utilize inter-genre soulful music and spiritually grounded poetry to transform any space into a living work of art. His spirituality informs every rhythm, delivering a seamless professional presentation that moves the soul. Kamau adheres deeply to the principles of art as a pathway to personal and collective empowerment, and approaches every presentation with this perspective.
Commanding a global frequency with over 2.25 million streams and 102,000+ monthly listeners.
Recognized as the "Godfather of Bali Hip-Hop" and a two-time international poetry slam champion.
25+ years of professional performance history, headlining festivals from Southeast Asia to the USA and Japan.
Creator of international solo art exhibitions, including the 2025 featured showcase at Dragon Tea Temple.
Kamau’s poetic voice resonated in the late 90’s - early 2000’s golden era of San Francisco and Oakland, California’s poetry scene; earning him the title of ‘Best Poet’ in the 1999 Oakland slam finals, and it has carried him to twice win the International Ubud Writers & Readers Festival Poetry Slam in Bali. His words do not simply decorate the air; they remind you that language is a vibration that reconnects you to the essence of existence. He has been a guest artist and workshop facilitator at the World Social Forum in Mumbai, India and has conducted poetry, art and activism workshops in Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, West Papua.
Kamau has been the featured poet a number of chart topping afro-house singles, including:
Louis Bongo ft. Kamau Abayomi - More Bongo Please (Uncommon)
VNICVM ft. Kamau Abayomi - ‘Know Thyself’ (MoBlack)
MoBlack, M. Caporale and Kamau Abayomi - ‘Kiss We Pt. 1’ (MoBlack)
MoBlack, Moon Rocket and Kamau Abayomi - ‘You & I Are God’ (MoBlack)
Paso Doble ft. Kamau Abayomi - We Are African (Memories)
Kamau’s Books
#METHREE by Kamau Abayomi
“Kamau Abayomi uses a poetic storytelling style that ranges from simple and spacious, to densely intricate, in order to detail his experiences of sexuality, violation, innocence, exploitation, love, longing and connection. Written just after the #Metoo movement began, #METHREE is a vulnerable journey from boyhood to manhood, bringing awareness to the often silent pains experienced, and carried by men. Kamau's poetry exhibits the rare feat of communicating the delicate and hard subjects with a mystically compassionate objectivity.”
Maat Meditations: an Oracle Book
by Kamau Abayomi
In ancient Kemet (“Egypt”) Ma’at was the personification of the concepts of truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice. She is said to be the “First born of The Creator”, the one who gave order to primordial chaos, the one who all men and deities must bow to. “She” is a universal cosmic principle, a force that breathes individuated life and regulation to the galaxies. Every Sun, moon, black hole, gas cloud is given its operation by her, as does the turning of the seasons. She allows for the unique characteristics of each creation to exist in their own space and time without imposition.
This oracle book is a divination tool. It is 100% okay to read this book casually, in the manner in which you would read any other book. Pondering the passages on their own, one after another or randomly. However, to experience the fullness of the words within this book, it is best read as an oracle; a divination tool to access your intuitive knowing and divine counsel in relation to YOU living in divine law, order and harmony.
GODBODY by Kamau Abayomi
Heru is a nineteen years old community activist who thought he had himself and the world figured out. That all changes the day he meets the successful entrepreneur I Be and learns that he is much more than he ever imagined. Shauna is a professional dancer who had forgotten the dance of life outside of a studio. After she meets a mysterious young man named Suncere, her eyes begin opening to a dance she never thought was possible. Lorena and Windy are two 8 years old girls quickly developing extra sensory perceptions. All of their destinies are intertwined.
In GODBODY, the first book of the GODBODY series, journey through a mystically illuminated San Francisco and experience the synchronicity, choices and connections between unique characters, in different grades of learning and living, along the path of self-knowledge, wisdom & higher understanding.
Infinite Possibilities at Potatohead Bali with Graham Hancock (2019)
Kamau is PitchBlackGold: a Documentary Short (2012)
The Visuals
Past Events
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![Promotional poster for "Kyoto Autumn Soul Tuesdays" featuring special guest DJ/Poet Kamau Abayomi. Event dates are October 15th, 22nd, and 29th. Genres include classic & future soul, afrobeat, funk, soulful hip-hop, afrohouse, and R&B. The event is held at Viva La Musica! at 7:00pm for 500 yen.]()
Soulful music
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![Promotional flyer for Kamau Abayomi's Live Mysteries Tour with tour dates and event details.]()
International Tour 2017
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![Promotional flyer for an "Activated Artistry Workshop" with Kamau Abayomi, featuring themes like intention, imagination, and community art. Scheduled for June 23, 2017, at African American Art & Culture Complex in San Francisco.]()
Expanded artistry
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![Flyer for Ubud Poetry Open Mic at Bar Luna, featuring international poet Ka mau. Event includes poetry, spoken word, song, and dialogue. Scheduled for Thursday, June 6th at 7:30pm.]()
Share your truth
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![Flyer for Ecstatic Dance with Kamau Abayomi on May 5th, featuring silhouettes of dancing people and geometric design, hosted at Yoga Bam Bam in Pound Lane.]()
Ecstatic Dance Hong Kong 2017
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![Dance workshop event poster for "Enter The Afrohouse" at Yoga Barn Ubud, Bali, scheduled for Monday, September 11th, 2017 from 7:30-9:30 PM. The event includes a guided workshop and free-movement dance session, highlighting Afrohouse music. The bottom section lists the price as Rp 150.000 and contact information for the Yoga Barn.]()
Afrohouse Dance
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![Kamau Abayomi August weekly offerings schedule with classes on White Tiger Qi Gong, Integral Grounding, and AfroEcstatic Dance.]()
August 2018
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![Event poster for "ASÉ All Soul Everything," celebrating Prince's birthday with a "Purple Party Edition" featuring music by Kamau Abayomi on Thursday, June 7th, at 9:00pm, free entry at Chachara. The poster has purple-themed images of Prince.]()
Prince Tribute
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![Promotional poster for "Afri Galactic" event on Friday, October 13th. Features an artistic image of a person painted with gold and black against a starry backdrop. Details include ecstatic dance from 7:30pm-9:30pm and an Afrohouse dance lesson from 4:30pm-6:00pm, both costing 100k. Event located at Sarasvati Pavilion, Canggu. Soundscaped by Kamau Abayomi.]()
African Ecstatic Dance
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![Promotional poster for "Hekaijo: The Afromagical Dance Activation" featuring dancers in colorful traditional attire. Event details include Sundays from 11am to 1pm at Karma House Bali with a 200k donation.]()
Weekly African styled Ecstatic Dance
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![Poster for a Michael Jackson birthday tribute event titled "Totally Ignorant" featuring Kamau, on August 30, 2017, from 10 PM to midnight at Swoon, Cocktails & Coffee Bar in Sanur, Bali.]()
MJ Tribute
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![Poster for a Qi Gong event on April 2nd, 2019, in Ubud, Bali. Includes activities like Zhan Zhuang, Four Gate Breathing, and Meridian Qi Gong. Features an image of a person practicing Qi Gong outdoors, surrounded by nature. Costs Rp. 500,000. Facilitator: Kamau Abayomi.]()
Qi Gong
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![Event poster for "Warriors Breath" featuring Kamau Abayomi, Blvck Achilles, with beats by Voodoo Lion and special guest Zion I, at Spirithaus Gallery, 2217 Adeline St, Oakland, on Sat 6/24 at 9 PM.]()
Real Rap
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![Promotional flyer for "Timbo Stomp" event on Friday, March 8th, 2013, featuring music by Timbaland and artists like Missy Elliot, Aaliyah, JT, Jaz-Z. Hosted by Ka Mau, at Mantra from 10 PM to 1 AM.]()
Timbaland Tribute
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![Poster promoting "So Wonderful," a celebration of Stevie Wonder's birthday with his music, featuring images of Stevie Wonder. Event on Friday, May 10th, with Stevie G and Ka May at Mantra, J.L. Pettigrew from 10:30 to 1:30, free admission. Includes a brief biography of Stevie Wonder.]()
Stevie Wonder Tribute
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![Promotional poster for "Planet Neptunes: A Tribute Party" event by Live Mysteries, celebrating the music of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. Event details: Friday, January 25th, 10pm - 1am at Mantra, Jl Petitenget 77x, Seminyak. Presented by Ka Mau and C-Pen.]()
Neptunes Tribute
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![Flyer for "Live Mysteries presents up*l*ift" event on Saturday, October 5th, featuring DJ Kasimyn, Made Surya, and Ratri at Betelnut, Jl Raya Ubud from 7pm to 11pm. Includes descriptions of "uplift" as a verb and noun, with synonyms.]()
Uplift 2012
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![Promotional poster for "UPLIF" event on June 2, 2012, featuring performances by The Green School 11th Grade Class and Angela OohLahLah, with music by DJ Ka Mau. The event was held at Betelnut, Ubud, showcasing music, dance, song, poetry, and visual arts.]()
Uplift 2012
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![Flyer for "Uplift" event on August 25, 2012, featuring a gymnast in mid-air. Performances by SnapBack, DJ LBS, Snickaz, PitchBlackGold, Norma Jean. Live painting by Ratri. Held at Betelnut, Jl Raya Ubud, from 7pm to 11pm.]()
Uplift 2012
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![A poster for ARIAL CREW's 7th Anniversary event titled "Soul in Paradise," featuring various DJs and performers. The event is set for March 15, 2011, from 10 PM onwards. Performers include Izzy KMC, Black Masker, Blackgold, K1M, and others. The poster shows several people in performance poses.]()
Bali Hip-Hop 2011
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![Poster for "I Manifest" hip-hop event at Serambi Arts Antida in Denpasar, Bali on December 11, 2010, featuring live performances, DJ acts, and various hip-hop culture elements. Includes event details and images of performers.]()
Bali Hip-Hop 2010
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![Promotional poster for dance classes held in February 2011 at Golden Hills Plaza. Features individual class details with teachers: Karin for Locking Beginner on the 4th, Chemmy for Groove Intermediate on the 11th, Riswandy for LA Style Beginner on the 18th, and a Special Open Class with Kamau from Aerial Crew on the 25th for House Dance. Includes images of the instructors and contact information for G-Center School of Creative.]()
1st House Dance Class (Surabaya, Indonesia)
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![Flyer for Malcolm X Family Day on Sunday, May 18th, featuring a family photo and a man reading a book. Event includes DJ performances and is held at Kakilima, Canggu, Bali.]()
Family Day (Canggu, Bali 2014)
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![Promotional poster for "Sunday Sunset Sessions" at Kakilima by the Sea, featuring an acoustic set by Tiga and a DJ set by Ka Mau. Event takes place every Sunday from 5pm onwards at Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu Beach. The background shows a scenic view of a beach setting with palm trees and ocean.]()
Sunset Sessions (Canggu, Bali 2014)
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![Promotional poster for "Ancestral Voices: Esoteric African Knowledge" featuring three people and event details.]()
Docu-Film Screening
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![Flyer for event 'Your Blank Canvas' at Art Cafe on Saturday, January 30th. Features performances by TR.I.P., Soloman, Yari Ram, Aerial Crew, Luigi, BlackGold, and Reason. Special guests are unknown. Event starts at 8pm with a donation entry of 50k. Location: Art Cafe, Jalan Saridewi 17, Seminyak 80361.]()
Art Events (Seminyak, Bali 2009)
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![Flyer for a book launch party of 'Godbody' by Kamau Bakari Abayomi, held on October 4, 2014, at Pondok Wahyu, Sayan, Ubud. Includes an image of the book cover and a person wearing a scarf. Supported by Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2014.]()
Book Launch (2014)
