Ndidi Cascade, who is of Nigerian-Italian-Irish-Canadian heritage, is a Vancouver born and based hip hop vocalist. She is also a songwriter, recording artist, educator, facilitator & curator. Ndidi has showcased her music across North America and internationally– from classrooms to stadiums, and her music has been featured on Much Music and MTV Canada. She has opened the stage for talents such as Wu-Tang Clan, Femi Kuti, Digable Planets, Cypress Hill, De La Soul and K'naan. Ndidi Cascade also facilitates and manages programs that use hip hop, spoken word and dance as a medium for healthy self-expression. She is the founder of the “Word, Sound & Power” and “Elementalz” education programs, which are designed to raise awareness of the origins of the hip hop movement. Ndidi currently tours with her groups Originz & Metaphor, showcasing interactive hip hop shows in elementary and high schools around British Columbia. Ndidi is also a music & cultural curator for Black Music Month Vancouver & Ethos Lab. www.ethoslab.ca