Goapele Mohlabane born and raised in Oakland, CA, I'm a singer who grew up in a socially conscious and politically active family. My mother married South African political exile Douglas Mohlabane while studying in Nairobi, Kenya. I attended the Berkeley Arts Magnet School where I led a pre-teen peer support group. I also became involved in various groups and organizations that combated racism and sexism. It would be these extroverted activities that assisted I take a singing career. In high school, I sang in the Oakland Youth Choir and became part of a semi-professional music group called Vocal Motion. Upon high school graduation, I attended the Berklee School of Music in Boston, where I studied music theory. I also began developing my songwriting skills during my post-secondary education. In the summer of 2001, I was signed to Skyblaze Recordings and completed my debut album. After finishing the record, I toured North America with Spearhead. I returned to the studio in 2002 to begin work on her second record. I am greatful for my family, fans, friends, and last but not least GOD!!!!!! As my fellow friends say here in the BAY!!! Ofa Atu
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