Ekiuwa

Born Ekiuwa (pronounced “Eh-Key-Wa”) Asemota, born of parents from Nigeria and the Dominican Republic, she is a Dance Teaching Artist and Eki’s Famous owner LLC, started in 2007, A Fashion and

Performing Arts Company that is renowned, celebrated, and inspiring. She started in the arts at the early age of nine; she received her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts with a dance minor at Hofstra University. Her training disciplines include Ballet, Jazz, African, Tap,

Hip Hop, Meringue, Praise/Liturgical Dance,

Modern, and Capoeira.

Eki describes her passion for dance like this. “I Have the gift and a passion. It takes dedication and hard work to do what I do. I

[ EKIUWA ASEMOTA ]

FOR THE LOVE OF DANCE

chose dance because it chose me. Dance is my way of communicating with the world. Dance is my first language. Dance heals.”

In 2011, Eki launched Eki’s Famous Performing Arts and Dance Workshops. A fusion mix of choreography for Children and Adults ages 3-and up. This division of Eki’s Famous LLC caters specifically to developing the youth and adults through movement, with skills they can apply in every area of their lives. Eki strives to make the world a better place by standing for joy, love, inspiration, and unity. She motivates everyone she meets to follow their dreams. Ekiuwa is also driven to fill the need where healing is concerned. Recovery is the biggest need she sees in the community. People must heal through their trauma. Both past and present.

In 2015 She started a new and exciting business called Your Queens. The First Entertainment Company bringing queens and kings of Ancient African History to life. In the costume entertainment industry, where most characters are fictional, their mission is to evaluate, educate and express the dynamic lineage of real African women and men. Queen Amina of Zaria-Nigeria, Queen Makeda of Sheba-Ethiopia, and Queens Cleopatra, Nefertiti, Goddess Isis. Let us not forget King Tutankhamun of Egypt and even more. Through storytelling and song and dance, each queen/king shares their dynamic history with the audience. Each phenomenal experience the audience has brings them great joy and helps to build confidence and selfesteem. The workshops do this by showing true examples of beauty, encouraging building a legacy, and helping people realize their power. For the past six years, Your Queens has provided services to over 250 organizations, including public schools, counseling

centers, special events, art and music festivals, colleges.

When we asked her, what was the greatest benefit for her? The greatest service to the individuals she teaches is that she gets to have that moment in time where they can all be their full selves, with no Judgement, no worries, nor any fear. Just being present while they all learn and grow together through dance.She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Inc. and a 2015 recipient of the George M. Estabrook Distinguished Service Award at Hofstra University. As a pioneer, she continues to grow as an artist by teaching, performing, speaking, choreographing, and designing at schools, special events, and programs throughout New York City and worldwide.Her greatest desire is that everyone will follow their God-Given talents and gifts to make the world a better place. You can reach Ekiuwa at www.ekifamous.com or www.yourqueens.com