A Voice for the African Diaspora
Nwenna Kai is a multidisciplinary storyteller, writer, and educator whose work explores creativity, justice, and healing while amplifying the voices and experiences of the global Black community.
A pioneer of the raw foods movement, she founded the Los Angeles restaurant Taste of the Goddess Cafe and has appeared on NBC, the Travel Channel, and E! Entertainment. She is also the founder of The LiveWell Movement, a multimedia wellness company that has partnered with organizations like the American Diabetes Association.
Nwenna has taught writing, literature, and cinema studies at Drexel University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and in 2024 joined the full-time faculty at the Community College of Philadelphia. Her poetry has appeared in several literary journals, and she received a 2024 fellowship from the Martha’s Vineyard Institute for Creative Writing.
Writer & Poet
Educator
Activist
Wellness Pioneer
PUBLICATIONS
Words That Shape the World
From raw food cookbooks to children's literature, poetry to essays — Nwenna's work spans genres and generations, always centering truth, culture, and the African diaspora.
SERVICES
How We Can Work Together
Engaging organizations, institutions, and individuals ready to explore the power of story, activism, and the African Diaspora.
Speaking Engagements
Nwenna weaves together scholarship, lived experience, and narrative to create transformative learning spaces for students, educators, community organizations, and cultural institutions.
Keynote Addresses
University & School Talks
Panel Discussions
Community Events
Lectures & Academic Talks
As an educator and cultural critic, Nwenna offers lectures that engage deeply with film, literature, diaspora studies, and social movements — intellectually rigorous while remaining accessible and engaging for diverse audiences.
Black Film Movements
Media & Representation
Diaspora Studies
Cultural Storytelling
Writing Workshops
Immersive workshops designed to help participants unlock their voices, explore their stories, and develop the tools to write with purpose and confidence. Drawing on her experience as a writer and educator, Nwenna creates supportive environments where writers experiment, grow, and connect.
Story Development
Student Writers
Voice & Craft
Community Workshops
Curriculum Design
Nwenna will curate a school-wide curriculum to reflect the African diaspora — embodying history, culture, storytelling, art, and media. Tailored for K–12, higher education, and community programs.
African Diaspora History
Community Programs
Arts & Media Integration
Virtual & In-Person
CONTACT US
Let's Tell Stories Together
Ready to book a speaking engagement, writing workshop, seminar, or discuss a writing project? Nwenna would love to hear from you.
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