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Malik Yoba is one of a new breed of
celebrity who uses his clout to make a positive difference in the American culture. He is the creator of the motivational workshop for young people, Why are you on this planet?TM
Once he was more inclined toward making music than working as an actor. In fact, he still confesses that music is his first love. He never intended to leave his job as
Vice President of CityKids Foundation. When he was an ordinary citizen working with youth in gang-infested schools, homeless shelters and prisons, he was one of them in a sense. Now he stands out as a
celebrity bigger than life.
His acting credits include Fox TV's drama New York Undercover, the role of "Yul Brenner" in Disney's Cool Runnings,
and roles in Smoke, Blue in the Face, Cop Land, A Woman Like That, and the lead role in Ride.
As a musician, he put together Nature Boy:
Words and Music, a multimedia performance in which he sings and plays acoustic guitar. Backed by his band, Yoba spans a musical spectrum of original compositions, standard ballads, R&B, Reggae Hip Hop
interwoven with dramatic monologues and his surprising comedic talent. |
