As self-described “Harlem-Kin to the core,” Amina’s exposure to art and culture began early, and she recalls the impact that her mother’s extensive music collection had on the development of her creative vocabulary, citing Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Nancy Wilson, and Stevie Wonder as among her most significant artistic influences.  In fact, it was the original and playful lyrics of Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band that inspired Amina to try her hand at songwriting, and the speculative and evocative writings of Kahlil Gibran that initiated her love for poetry. Safiyyah Amina always dreamed of traveling the world. She realized that dream by establishing a full service travel agency; Basai Travel Experience, LLC. 

Consequently, Amina’s professional repertoire has been featured along with the works of gifted and innovative artists such as Tshombe the Poet (aka Truth Theory), Zam Zam & the Mellyomatic, The Nxt Level, and Poetic Sylenz; receiving the critical acclaim of lyrical giants like Miguel Algarin and Amiri Baraka. In addition to her work as a freelance correspondent for a number of radio stations throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, Amina continues to maintain a robust recording and performance schedule, presenting at venues ranging from university campuses and community forums, to appearances at soulful tabernacles like the storied Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar.

The words of Amina are rhythmic and authentic—whimsically concrete—they beckon audiences to consider a world in which the collective desire for harmony begins to outweigh our historical tendency towards inhumanity and misunderstanding.  Speaking in her role as a peer support professional Amina says, “Peer support is something we already do, informally, as mothers, friends, sisters, and family members; so to have a more structured method and means to give this type of support is wonderful.”  Safiyyah Amina1389 is a brilliant and refreshing example of an artist/advocate who effortlessly merges an unbounded creative voice with an equally focused commitment to the common good.  She is the real deal, Amina’s dedication to improving the human condition is absolutely undeniable, and her artistic capabilities are extraordinary!

Artist/ Comedian/ Poet/ Actor Stephan Caddell
who is known for his Straight Forward / Telling It Like It Is Comedy and Poetry Style.
Check him out on:
www.Diabolicjamz.biz
www.Youtube.com/Diabolicjamz
www.Youtube.com/Stephan-C-TV
www.Youtube.com/MrNiteTrain1 
www.Youtube.com/Prison101Stephan (Comedy Episodes)
www.Reverbnation.com/StephanCArtistComedianPoet
www.Instagram.com/Nitetrain107_
www.TikTok.com/NiteTrain_107

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