KIMBA
ABOUT KIMBA
If life is a battlefield, art is Kimba’s weapon of choice. Since 1999, he has used words to paint pictures that capture hope, framing life as a journey rich with opportunities to learn and discover greatness.
His versatility has provided a platform to perform for politicians, corporate executives, and festival audiences, as well as to lead programmes for community groups, churches, universities, and schools. He has written for Sony Viacom, CBS, and West One Music Group, with his music featured in film and on television.
Kimba has also been privileged to serve as a visiting artist at the Victoria and Albert Museum, Tate Modern, and the Houses of Parliament. He is an Oracy Development Artist for the renowned Polka Children’s Theatre and London Slambassador for Authors Abroad, while spearheading creative writing workshops in schools around the world.
Kimba has received support from leading figures in hip hop and the music industry, including Chuck D (Public Enemy), DJ Premier (Gang Starr), Lauren Laverne (BBC Radio 6 Music), DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Posdnuos (De La Soul), among others.
An former All-American football player, Kimba ranked in the top 15 nationally during his collegiate career and went on to play semi-professionally before relocating to the UK in 2006 with his British wife. He now lives in London, where he is a devoted husband and father to his young family.
Over the past two years, Kimba has visited more than 150 schools, delivering a fresh and inspiring approach to creative writing and literature to over 70,000 children aged 4–16.
His latest book, Shades of Black (Caboodle Books), available to purchase on Amazon or below, is a contemporary coming-of-age novel for readers aged 14+, exploring identity, race, resilience, belonging, and personal accountability through the experiences of a young protagonist navigating difficult real-world pressures.
The book is written with accessibility and engagement in mind, with the aim of connecting with older teens — particularly reluctant readers — through a fast-moving, emotionally grounded narrative.
GET IN TOUCH
For music production, licensing, corporate bookings or all other enquiries, please contact Kimba directly:
For school enquiries, please visit:
To book Kimba for a visit, please contact: general@caboodlebooks.co.uk
+44(0)1535 656015