
Artist
Islamiyat Kemi Bakare, professionally known as Kemistree, is a Nigerian spoken word poet, recording artist, speaker, creative director, curator, and thought leader whose work sits at the intersection of art, identity, culture, leadership, and social transformation. Through poetry, storytelling, performance, and community building, she has become a powerful voice for healing, purpose, and creative awakening across Africa and beyond. Kemistree is the Creative Director of Kemistree Ltd and the curator of Humans of God Fest, a creative movement dedicated to using art, conversations, and culture to inspire consciousness, identity, and human transformation. A celebrated performance artist, Kemistree has earned recognition on some of Nigeria’s respected poetry and literary platforms. Her accolades include performances and wins at Wordslam 5 (2011), Eko Literary Slam (2014), and Abuja Literary Slam (2015). Her artistic journey has positioned her as one of the distinctive voices in contemporary African spoken word and conscious performance art. Beyond the stage, Kemistree has held leadership and editorial positions within academic and social institutions, serving as both Chief Editor and Vice President in several associations. She has also served as a face of a United Nations project focused on religious tolerance, using storytelling and spoken word to advocate for unity, empathy, and social healing. Known for blending emotional depth, spirituality, social commentary, and prophetic storytelling, her work explores themes of identity, womanhood, purpose, generational healing, freedom, and human awakening. Her performances are often described as deeply transformative experiences that challenge audiences to confront truth, rediscover their voice, and embrace their authentic essence. Kemistree has performed at conferences, literary gatherings, leadership events, educational programs, and creative festivals, including appearances connected to entrepreneurship, youth development, spirituality, and cultural expression. She was also selected to perform at the opening ceremony of the Billionaire Realtor Group Academy ADVANCED course event, delivering spoken word centered on the transformative power of education. As a recording artist and creative visionary, Kemistree continues to push the boundaries of spoken word through short film, live experiences, and digital storytelling. Her spoken word album, HUMAN OF GOD, available on all major streaming platforms, reflects her signature blend of poetic intensity, social consciousness, and emotional truth. She is also the host of the upcoming podcast “I Have a Theory”, set to begin airing on YouTube in June, where she explores philosophy, psychology, identity, society, creativity, culture, and the deeper realities shaping human experience.