Introducing Nakesha Writes

    Captivating, gifted, and sensational, Nakesha Writes’ presence has been felt in theaters, on stages, and in venues throughout the world. Nakesha is a current resident of Greensboro, North Carolina. She was born in Norfolk, VA, but spent her early childhood in Bridgeport, CT until she relocated to North Carolina. Nakesha spent a lot of her childhood listening to music. She always fell in love with the lyrics. Words became her way of escape. Nakesha wrote and performed one of her pieces at a very early age. She gave such an astounding performance until her mother had the piece she wrote and performed copyrighted. 

     Nakesha attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Design and Marketing.

     Nakesha has been performing her poetry since 2008. She has won awards through poetry.com. She is a published author with three books currently available. Keeping It Real Vol.1, Vol. 2, and Heartbeats Exposed, with which she also has a CD available. Nakesha was a contributing writer to the stage plays February Once Again, and A meeting In Morocco. 

     Nakesha has been a part of several poetry organizations whose goals were to give back to the community through arts and spoken word. (Poetry Project; Poet She). She has had the opportunity to perform at several schools including Elon University, Bennet College, Davidson Community College and Harrison Middle school. She has been an opening act for the Buddy Wakefield show, and also a featured artist for several poetry showcases.

     Nakesha has taken her talent to a whole new level. She has been a part of several stage plays. Her Story His Truth, Welcome Home Uncle Silky, February Once Again, If It Doesn’t Kill Me, Sight Chronicles, How We Got On, Bound To Be Free, Black Majestic and For Colored Girls just to name a few. Nakesha has also starred in the movie, “Find My Way”  and the screenplay, “Happy Misery” . She has used her lyrical talents on her published CD Heartbeats Exposed. Nakesha has finished writing her 4th book titled “What Fairytale” and has written her first stage play based off of her book, “What Fairytale”. Not only is she an actress, author, spoken word artist, songwriter, and model, but now you can also add playwright to her long list of impeccable talents.

     Nakesha is very passionate about her gifts. One of her main goals is to touch her audience’s hearts. It is very important to her to speak on everyday life that her audiences can connect with. 

    One of Nakesha's favorite quotes is, "Write Like No One Is Watching"