Celest "Divine" Ngeve made her divine entrance in 81' (Athens, GA native) and has been writing since the age of eight. Her name NGEVE (warrior) is from her Father's roots in Cameroon, West Africa. She's a writer, community activist, motivational speaker, revolutionary, lover, fighter, friend, sister, neice, daughter. She writes about the current state and progression/regression of Black people & all people, love, life, freedom, liberation, pain, sorrow, revolution, her ancestors, and anything that encourages her pen. She graduated from Albany State University (2004) where she performed annually at the Neo-Soul Night to an audience of 400+ in attendance, as well as Groovespeak, Albany's local poetry venue, weekly. Celest graduated with a double major in Psychology and Sociology (Albany State) and received a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (2007) from American Intercontinental University. She is currently a special education teacher and mental health counselor. In 2004, Celest self-published and released her first book of poetry, YOU DON'T KNOW ME (Poetry of a Diva Under Construction) (MSCOFFEEME PUBLISHING Co.) which independently sold 946 copies. Her second book, Butterfly Revolution: She Speaks Again (309 sold to date) was released May 16, 2007 along with her first spoken word cd, Wisdom Pimpin'. (Produced by Keith Jackson at RPF Studios). Celest has toured to Tallahassee, FL (Back Talk Poetry Troupe), Valdosta, GA (Poetic Magic), Atlanta, GA (Apache Cafe), Decatur, GA (Mocha Match), opened for Arnesto of BET's Comic View for several comedy shows, and continues to perform at local events in the community. Celest is a member of the Distinguished Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and the Dreaded Mindz family. Her pimary mission is to do EVERYTHING to uplift the community, impact youth, be involved in progressive efforts to enhance the level of education in the community, spread positive energy and serenity. She also plans to release her first novel in Fall 2009 and eventually open her publishing company MSCOFFEEME PUBLISHING Co. to other artists and writers. For BOOKING, email her @ [email protected].