Vocalist | Performer | Vice President, Egbe Iwa Board

A powerful voice rooted in soul and storytelling, Amma Whatt blends music, culture, and advocacy into a sound that resonates worldwide.

Actor | Poet | Author | Producer

A bold creative voice, Andres Chulisi Rodriguez uses performance, poetry, and storytelling to amplify marginalized voices and challenge the status quo.

Born and raised in Sunset Park Brooklyn.

Fania records, House Music, Puppeteer, traveled the world , 13 HOLA AWARDS 6 ACE AWARDS 2 IATI AWARDS most recently appeared in the Spike Lee movie Highest Lowest .....Ok you saw 30 sec. 20 sec. 1min and 5 sec but she says " I made it out the edit floor!" LOL 

Social Innovation Strategist | Executive Director, Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy

A visionary leader at the intersection of culture, equity, and innovation, Desirée Gordon designs systems that empower communities, invest in creativity, and drive lasting social change.

John Mason is a leading, internationally noted scholar, educator, writer, poet, playwright, musician, composer, photographer, Yoruba religious art sculptor, ceramicist and installation artist, diviner and priest of Obatala initiated in 1970.

(Posthumous Honoree)
Civil Rights Attorney | Community Advocate

A champion for justice and community empowerment, José Rivera dedicated his life to civil rights and helped lay the foundation for Egbe Iwa’s future.

DJ | Radio Personality | House Music Curator

A true architect of sound, DJ Paul Howard has been moving crowds for over 30 years, blending Hip Hop and House music from their earliest days to today.

(L-R) Clemente Medina, Roman Diaz, Oludare Bernard

Rooted in tradition and powered by mastery, this dynamic ensemble brings the spirit, rhythm, and sacred energy of the Afro-Cuban Diaspora to life through music, movement, and cultural expression.