Kilani Nelson

Ki Divine aka Madam Divine is an award-winning international spoken word artist, performer, creative director, producer, and community curator whose work lives at the intersection of poetry, music, healing, and culture. A U.S. Air Force veteran and founder of Divine Sol Sundays, she is recognized for creating transformative experiences that inspire audiences to embrace their authentic voice and personal power. Performing under both Ki Divine and her sensual spoken word persona Madam Divine, she delivers captivating performances that range from inspirational and thought-provoking to intimate, bold, and emotionally immersive. Her work explores themes of self-love, resilience, mental wellness, identity, relationships, sensuality, ancestry, and personal transformation. Ki Divine has shared stages and collaborated with acclaimed artists and cultural leaders including Irma P. Hall, Sunni Patterson, Dana Harper, David Banner, Ed Mabrey, and Londrelle. Her work has been featured by organizations and institutions including The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, RAW Dallas, SXSW, universities, wellness retreats, festivals, and corporate programs nationwide. As a producer and cultural architect, she creates innovative programming that combines spoken word, live music, wellness practices, storytelling, and community engagement. Through workshops, performances, keynotes, and immersive events, she helps people reconnect with their purpose, embrace vulnerability, and transform their stories into sources of strength. Her mission is simple: to remind people that their voice is medicine, their story matters, and they have permission to become who they came here to be. Special Skills: Spoken Word Poetry, Character Performance (Madam Divine), Acting, Hosting & Emceeing, Public Speaking, Voiceover, Creative Direction, Workshop Facilitation, Live Performance, Improvisation, Event Production, Community Engagement, Wellness Programming. Based in: Dallas, Texas Available for: Film, Television, Commercials, Voiceover, Festivals, Corporate Events, Educational Programs, Speaking Engagements, and Creative Collaborations.