A native New Jerseyan, mzuri was born in Paterson. Destined to sing and bring love and peace to the world, mZuri, has performed all over the united states and abroad. A world traveler, she has lived briefly in Paris and Italy, where she received trainng as a singer. It was in New York City's HB Studio where she trained as an actress. Upon her return from Europe, she was cast as Lucy for the cultural film "SANKOFA".

A writer since childhood, mZuri has performed in a variety of venues including colleges and universities. Her recent concert debut at Lincoln Center was widely acclaimed. A star of both stage and film, a critic once wrote of her, "When Ms. mZuri sings, God smiles, and angels flap their wings." In this one-woman show, mZuri presents... Ms. Fannie Lou Hamer, up close and personal. This presentation in word and song, captures a little known but very important moment in history and lays it at your feet.