JACQUELINE KIBACHA has a passion for the power of words.

Born in the ‘haven of peace’ Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, this Poet enjoyed and excelled in creative writing from a young age, choosing it as her course of study. Gaining star grades in literature was just part of it, Jacqueline discovered a talent for performing the written word and so studied to gain awards in speech and poetry presentation as well as gracing the stage in plays and musicals.

A Fine Art graduate who spent much of her university life involved with music, through organizing gigs and events, being a lead vocalist in a band and joining various choirs, Jacqueline’s taste in music grew to be eclectic. From Jungle to Soul, Reggae to Jazz, Electro to Hip Hop, all genres became avenues for exploration.

It was whilst preparing for her final year Art Show and recording with DJs that she began to experiment with sounds and words in the form of poetry. Previously, the roles she performed were those written by other writers, now a platform emerged to write and perform her own roles. Drawing on her experiences and observations of growing up in 3 continents and exploring the dynamics of relationships, with self and others she began to put together a collection of works - both poetry and prose. The name PRETTY POET was given to her in 2005 and a new dimension to her poetry was born.

Contentment was the first piece unleashed into the digital diaspora and played as part of DJ sets in Leeds, Birmingham and London UK lounge spots. Recently featured on BBC World Service, this underground PRETTY POET is finding that there is a growing appetite for the poetic in places where you would least expect. Stay tuned for more…

She has been working on her first album with genius French Producer and Composer Dominique LEPINE (Dr Do) and most recently has begun to collaborate with acclaimed East African Producer Ambrose Akwabi aka Dunga of Mandugu Digital. Take a trip around the site for a taste of what’s to come…

Karibu-You are welcome.