Testimonials

Tell the Tale of Koku!

“Everyone was very excited about what she did with the GICC, (Georgia international Convention Center) story. She did a fabulous job.” The Honorable Jack Longino, Mayor, College Park, GA

“Koku’s strength lies in her ability to draw in her audience. Whether it’s a group of senior citizens, or pre-schoolers; you’re into the story mentally, emotionally, and with the on stage participation, physically!...The stories, lessons, the entire presentation is fantastic” Marty Smith, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic Site

“She’s remarkable, Koku is always a must have at the Decatur Children’s Festival. Everyone Loves her!” Heather Flurrry, Decatur Children’s Festival.

“Endless energy! She takes the oral tradition of storytelling to another artistic level.  We always look forward to her performances at the National Black Arts Festival." Charmaine Minnifield, National Black Arts Festival

"Very High Energy!" Audiences love her in the Twin Cities!
Nothando & Vusi Zulu, Minneapolis’s Signifying & Testifyin’ Storytelling Festival

“She makes the story come to life”…Mother Mary Carter Smith, Co-founder of the National Association of Black Storytellers, Master Storyteller.

“Absolutely Amazing”… Akbar Imhotep, Master Storyteller, President of Kuumba Storyteller’s of Georgia

Blessed be the day
When we hear Mama Koku say
A story A story to everone
And we eagerly answer
Let it fly let it come

-Gran’ Daddy Junebug

“High energy and beautifully animated…You’re on the edge of your seat hoping she’ll choose you to come on stage with her.”  Gran’ Daddy Junebug, Master Storyteller 

The way she captivated the audience was phenomenal. People were actually discussing historical points in the story afterwards.” The Honorable PatsyJo Hilliard, former Mayor, East Point, GA