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Storytelling Workshops Podcasts & Wellness

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Live & Virtual

Enrichment Programs

Oni Lasana Productions

Is a multi-disciplinary educational entertainment micro enterprise which serves and seeks to affirm all communities, communicate positive values, enhance cultural sensitivity, and inspire meaningful interaction. 





Present*Published*Perform*Produce*Pretty Awesome!


Performing & Teaching Artist * Storyteller * Author * Poet

  • Youth Advocate
  • Podcast Producer
  • Classic & Modern Folktales 
  • Literary Arts & Living History
  • Webby Award-Winning Voice Talent
  • Certified Laughter Yoga Wellness Guide
  • Present & teach the prose of Paul L. Dunbar 
  • Available for theaters, schools, libraries, senior residencies, organizations, festivals, and more. 

Repertoire'

*Live & Virtual Programs & Workshops*

Literary Meetup

Podcasting 101 Workshop

Story Village Live

International poets and storytellers offer a virtual tribute to iconic poet and author, Paul Laurence Dunbar.

The father of the spoken word movement in America, his poetry & poetic folktales  transcends time and cultures. 

Elementary to Senior Programs 



Join us!

Story Village Live

Podcasting 101 Workshop

Story Village Live

Story Village with Aunti Oni, the podcast, comes alive in a live or virtual program. 

A exciting mix of interactive multi-cultural  stories, poetry and songs.  


Story Village is home to a soul stirring fun fusion of Aesop, Anansi, Mama Earth, Granny Goose, Dunbar poetry, Ubuntu & more!



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Podcasting 101 Workshop

Podcasting 101 Workshop

Podcasting 101 Workshop

Since 2020 Oni has enjoyed sharing audio creativity as a podcast content creator, producer, writer, and an Webby Award winning voice talent. 

Oni created, developed and co-wrote Kwanzaa Time with Aunti Oni a ABF, Inc. Production and produced Story Village with Aunti Oni, a musical storytelling podcast. 

 In this workshop, Oni shares the basic DIY knowledge and industry secrets.

It is now available for one on one sessions on Zoom or in person.

 

 The flyer: New Jersey Storytelling Guild presented Podcasting 101.


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*Living Her Stories*

Doin' Dunbar as 'Lias' Mother

Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

'Lias' Mother is a fictional character from Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem, "In The Morning."  

This poetic storytelling theatrical experience weaves Dunbar's southern prose into a monologue of pathos and humor.  

A inter-active and musical one-woman play tells unforgettable stories of family and friends during the American Civil War. 

'Lias' Mother is a mother like no other! 



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Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

Presented since 1995, Elias' mother, Mary Ella Grandberry is on a speaking tour.  Stories from authentic enslaved African narratives. She tells true stories about her life before and after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 in America.
Featuring, The Party, Possum Trot and more spoken words of Paul Laurence Dunbar, and the music of Swe

Presented since 1995, Elias' mother, Mary Ella Grandberry is on a speaking tour.  Stories from authentic enslaved African narratives. She tells true stories about her life before and after the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 in America.
Featuring, The Party, Possum Trot and more spoken words of Paul Laurence Dunbar, and the music of Sweet Honey In The Rock.  

"Touching, riveting, historically sound"

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Harriet Tubman, Her Story

Always Free! A Juneteenth Celebration

Harriet Tubman, Her Story

 Since 1995 Oni presents as Harriet Tubman for American Heritage Student Tours, Inc., schools and historical societies throughout the nation.

Telling in Harriet Tubman's own words, as Harriet told her life story to autobiographer, Sarah Bradford.

"Thank you for your riveting performance of Harriet Tubman.  We hope you were pleased with the 

 Since 1995 Oni presents as Harriet Tubman for American Heritage Student Tours, Inc., schools and historical societies throughout the nation.

Telling in Harriet Tubman's own words, as Harriet told her life story to autobiographer, Sarah Bradford.

"Thank you for your riveting performance of Harriet Tubman.  We hope you were pleased with the turnout. Your wonderful reputation proceeds you."  

William Kashatus, PhD. Chester County Museum and Historical Society.

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*Modern Stories & Folktales*

Thee Storyteller

Thee Storyteller

Thee Storyteller

MANY MUSES OF ONI LASANA 

Storytelling - Songs - Poetry

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1 ST PLACE 

The New Jersey Storytelling Network Festival's Story Slam 2016

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FEATURED TELLER

The National Association of Black Storytellers Festival & Conference 

Cincinnati, Ohio 2008

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Anansi Time

Thee Storyteller

Thee Storyteller

Sharing original Anansi songs Aunti  Oni also re-tells timeless folktales of Anansi the original spider man from Ghana, West Africa.

  

 Photo: Resident storyteller at Miss Marcie's Preparatory Academy, Black Rock, Tobago 2019 & 2020 

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Hey Aesop

Thee Storyteller

The Harriet Tubman Way

Original song about Aesop and his fables told with a twist!

With the students of Agnes Irwin School, Rosemont, PA.


Guided by Oni, the students re-told Aesop fables in their own unique style for the Utopia project. 


Yes!  The future will

 value storytellers!

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The Harriet Tubman Way

The Harriet Tubman Way

The Harriet Tubman Way

A virtual discussion and educational series with Karol V. Brown, author of The Harriet Tubman Way, a empowerment program for girls. 



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Dunbar Today!

The Harriet Tubman Way

Dunbar Today!

Iconic Author, Prolific Poet & Professor Nikki Giovanni invited Oni to rap Paul Dunbar's "We Wear The Mask"  in this award winning beautifully illustrated audio book, Hip-Hop Speaks To Children.


This program is a featured segment from the Brother Dunbar Spoken Word & Performance Workshop.

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Granny Goose

The Harriet Tubman Way

Dunbar Today!

Take the little ones "Down On the Farm with Granny Goose" with Mother Goose's cousin!

Oni as Granny Goose is full of stories, songs, music & highly interactive fun about country life on the farm. 

Highlighting the children's poetry of  Paul Laurence Dunbar and more!

Educational fun for preschools to 3rd grades.

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"My children and I had a wonderful day in the park with Aunti Oni. She is such an animated and passionate storyteller with messages that will linger with my children about acceptance, humanity and loving each other. The *Ubuntu song is still in my mind days later, which means it is perfect for my kids. Thank you for setting up this meaningful time on such a beautiful day with beautiful people." 

Sara Getchell

Story Time in the Park with Aunti Oni, 

September 19, 2021 

*Hear the Ubuntu story and sing along on the Storyteller page.  

Mama Earth

Video's & Podcasts

Girl Friends

 

Stories to grow on with songs, music, animal & human tales. 


A loving story experience on the conservation of our beautiful planet earth. 

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Girl Friends

Video's & Podcasts

Girl Friends

Meet & Greet - Grand Openings - Nursery Rhyme Sing-a-longs & one of a kind photo opportunities with  Nyota Kungaa  aka "Star Shine" 

After a beauty nap, Nyota shows up and shows out with Granny Goose. 

Sing-a-longs, photo ops  & smiles all around!


How we met!

Video's & Podcasts

Video's & Podcasts

Video's & Podcasts

Represent! 

Past, present &  future

LIVE ~ VIRTUAL ~ PODCASTS

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*Workshops*

Laughter Yoga Wellness

Laughter Yoga Wellness

Laughter Yoga Wellness

 

In 2017 Oni was certified as a Laughter Yoga Leader in the Dr. Madan Kataria's Laughter Yoga method. 

Bring the refreshing JOY of this practice to your organization, school, festival or community.

No floor work or mat needed.

Just a fun creative attitude is required to relieve stress and add more happiness, creative imagination and joy into your life.

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Brother Dunbar

Laughter Yoga Wellness

Laughter Yoga Wellness

Is a poetry and performance workshop for students elementary to university level, developed and facilitated by Oni Lasana. 

 Published in Literacy Development in the Storytelling Classroom on Libraries Unlimited and meets the National Standards NCTE: 1.2.3.4.5.6.8.9.11.12  

A one session introduction to Dunbar in classroom or 8 weeks artist

Is a poetry and performance workshop for students elementary to university level, developed and facilitated by Oni Lasana. 

 Published in Literacy Development in the Storytelling Classroom on Libraries Unlimited and meets the National Standards NCTE: 1.2.3.4.5.6.8.9.11.12  

A one session introduction to Dunbar in classroom or 8 weeks artist-in-residence. Culminating in a musical and spoken word production presented by participants.

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Ubuntu Storytelling

Laughter Yoga Wellness

Ubuntu Storytelling

A basic storytelling workshop for aspiring storytellers who desire personal coaching in the art of storytelling. Oni's unique system of story learning is rooted in "UBUNTU" (Zulu pronunciation: [ùɓúntʼù] and is a African Zulu / Bantu term meaning humanity.

Recommended story handbook, organizations to join and live and virtual performance s

A basic storytelling workshop for aspiring storytellers who desire personal coaching in the art of storytelling. Oni's unique system of story learning is rooted in "UBUNTU" (Zulu pronunciation: [ùɓúntʼù] and is a African Zulu / Bantu term meaning humanity.

Recommended story handbook, organizations to join and live and virtual performance secrets.  

Learn to tell stories from the heart to reach the heart. 


Aspire to inspire youth and adults for positive change and personal growth. Uplift and enrich as you re-tell stories of universal appeal for fun or profit.

Contact Oni

* Podcasts *

Musical Storytelling

American Storytelling

American Storytelling

Aunti Oni's fun storytelling style brings to life stories and poetry from her favorite classic and modern children's authors and poets.

World music flows under lyrical life lessons as stories inform, inspire, educate and entertain the whole family.


Listen up!

American Storytelling

American Storytelling

American Storytelling

A adventurous podcast of original and traditional stories for children, based on the 7 principles of Kwanzaa. 

KWANZAA TIME WITH ONI LASANA offers amazing stories written by storytellers, Oni Lasana and Michelle Washington Wilson along with adaptations of traditional folktales. 

Listen up!

African Storytelling

American Storytelling

African Storytelling

African Folktales is an Webby Award-winning children’s podcast of diverse short stories originating in Africa, and passed down through generations by word of mouth.

 

These traditional tales told with a new twist, are not only entertaining but also serve to teach lessons. 

Aunti Oni tells Aesop, Anansi & 3 Fishes in Season 1, Episodes 7, 8 & 9.


Listen up!!

* Say what?*

Inner- views

Who is Oni Lasana?

Inner- views

  • Sam Payne of The Little Apple Seed Radio Show, Utah
  • Healthy Haiku Radio with Dr. Imani Maat, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Sounds of Jazz & Poetry with Clay "Big Trigger" Corley, Jr, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Listen here

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Who is Oni Lasana?

Inner- views

Reviews & Recommendations 


From visionary & very cool presenters.


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Who is Oni Lasana?

Who is Oni Lasana?

Who is Oni Lasana?

Life by divine inspiration *!*

Adventures in community, music, arts and culture. 

Sketch by Miles of Coatesville, Pennsylvania



Oni's Story

Story Village with Aunti Oni - Listen here!

Applause! Kudos! Yeabo !

"Thank you very much for such a wonderful session today, we all took away happy vibes, your personality is truly infectious and you are such an amazing Storyteller and unique as well."

 Team ACEnovation, Inc., India

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"Thank you so much for your energetic and amazing performance of Anansi Tales for our library patrons!  We all enjoyed dancing and singing along with you.  Thank you for adapting to our online environment during these challenging times!"

Christine Campbell, Branch Manager

Rifle Branch Library, Rifle, CO 2/2021

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"The children were mesmerize by your stories, poetry, and songs.

One of the things I noticed about your presentation was the involvement you allowed for the children. It was wonderful!" 

Margo Robinson, Mark Twain Elementary School, Heidelberg, Germany

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"Thank you so much for coming to our group--you are truly a find and I am glad Philly's CSP (Community Support Program)  found you. You are a talented, warm and generous spirit and you were so understanding of our community."
Michelle Davis, MBA Public Health Program Analyst Supervisor 

City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania





~ Representing ~


UBUNTU Storytellers


 Art-Reach Encore Artists

 

NEST Northeast Storytellers


New Jersey Storytelling Guild


National Association of Black Storytellers, Inc.



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