Amanda is a Nigerian American Broadcast Journalist, Anchor. Artist, Spoken Word Poet, Film-Maker, and Educator. She has won numerous awards including a Fulbright Fellowship for her scholarship and a UN (United Nations) Award for her artistry work. She uses her love for writing, film, and music to address socio- political issues, and contemporary culture prevalent in society today. She has a globally touring workshop series, "The Poet Speaks" which is an engaging experience into the culture of African Oral traditions, and Spoken Word Poetry, held for all ages. Amanda is also the host of a podcast show of the same name, The Poet Speaks Podcast, that has her speaking to Spoken Word Artists and performing poets from all over the world.