Reimagine, Recreate, Rejuvenate Your Life.
Anna Mwalagho—known as “Mama Africa Anna”—is an award-winning poet, spoken word artist, singer, songwriter, storyteller, educator, actress, producer, writer, and motivational speaker. Born and raised in Kenya and now based in the U.S., Anna is celebrated for her dynamic stage presence and her ability to blend African wisdom, humor, and music into every performance.
With a unique gift for connecting with audiences of all backgrounds, Anna inspires individuals and organizations to embrace holistic wellness, cultural pride, and personal growth. Her signature talks weave together powerful storytelling, song, and practical strategies, leaving audiences feeling empowered, renewed, and ready to take action.
Anna’s work has touched lives in corporate boardrooms, faith communities, schools, and international festivals. Whether she’s speaking on the principles of Nguzo Saba in the workplace or guiding audiences on a journey to total wellness, Anna’s message is clear: your story is your superpower, and your well-being is sacred.
Signature Speaking Topics
1. Harnessing Your Gifts and Talents in the Diaspora
Unlock the unique strengths and talents you carry as a member of the global diaspora. Anna shares practical strategies and inspiring stories to help you recognize, nurture, and share your gifts—turning your heritage and experiences into powerful assets for personal and collective growth.
2. Life Transformation as an Immigrant
Drawing from her own remarkable journey, Anna explores the challenges and triumphs of the immigrant experience. This keynote offers empowering tools for resilience, adaptation, and purposeful transformation, inspiring audiences to build a legacy and thrive in new environments.
3. Living Your Authentic Life
Step beyond societal expectations and rediscover your true self. Anna guides audiences through the process of embracing authenticity, overcoming self-doubt, and living a life aligned with your deepest values and passions.
4. The Power of Intention and Manifestation Through Spiritual Alignment
Learn to set purposeful intentions and manifest your dreams by aligning with your spiritual core. Anna blends African wisdom, storytelling, and practical exercises to help you tap into the energy of intention, attract abundance, and create a life of meaning and fulfillment.
5. Celebrating Cultural Diversity: Building Bridges, Enriching Communities
Experience the beauty and strength found in cultural diversity. Anna’s engaging keynote celebrates the richness of different backgrounds, offering actionable insights on fostering inclusion, mutual respect, and collaboration in workplaces and communities.
6. Incorporating the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba) in the Workplace and Community
Explore how the timeless values of Nguzo Saba—Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work and Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith—can transform organizations and communities. Anna provides practical guidance for integrating these principles to foster belonging, purpose, and shared success.
7. Total Wellness and Wellbeing: A Holistic Approach
Wellness is more than physical health—it is a sacred balance of body, mind, spirit, and community. Anna’s uplifting keynote blends music, storytelling, and spiritual insight to inspire holistic self-care and community healing.
8. The Power of Story: Embracing Your Roots, Rewriting Your Future
Our stories shape our lives and our leadership. Anna empowers audiences to honor their unique journeys, overcome adversity, and use their voices for positive change—reminding us that our roots are the foundation for a brighter future. She believes that life is a master class, and we can grow not only from our own experiences but also by learning from the journeys of others.
Drawing from her own challenges—including navigating fertility issues, living in the diaspora as an immigrant, facing cultural shocks, pursuing her passions, and dealing with social pressures around marriage and intimacy—Anna inspires audiences to find their own intimate patterns of resilience and purpose. Through storytelling, she encourages everyone to embrace their heritage, learn from both triumphs and setbacks, and boldly rewrite their future with intention and hope.