Black SWAN

Ome’lika Kuumba is a groundbreaking artist, educator, award-winning cultural leader who has been learning, growing and sharing her passions since 1990. A native of Brooklyn, NY and a graduate of the illustrious Spelman College, she has trained under West African Masters and performed globally in places including in Stuttgart, Germany; Hastings, England; Bermuda; Fargo, North Dakota; and during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies for the 1996 Olympic Games. As Founder and CEO of Sistah With A Nia, LLC, and Co-founder and Artistic Director Emerita of Giwayen Mata, Ome’lika has shaped a legacy of empowerment through art. She is also the visionary behind Soaring High and Director of Metropolitan Atlanta African Dancers & Drummers. Her work bridges tradition, transformation, and personal purpose. As CEO of Black SWAN Geeks, LLC, her team is group of PPC specialists that helps businesses turn underperforming ad campaigns into profitable ones.

Soaring High is a coterie of artists presenting dance and music with lyrics that are inspiring, joyful, timeless and thought-provoking. Soaring High is an avenue of expression that features accomplished musicians and dancers showing original lyrics, music, and arrangements of traditional African rhythms and songs. Performances bring to mind aspects of African American experiences, challenges, triumphs, love, joy, family, appreciation of nature, and so much more.