Arts and Culture Education | Kemi Abifarin

ARTS

CULTURE

EDUCATION

It all starts here

Welcome to the Eluvation Station!
Where Arts, Culture & Community Converge

The Eluvation Station is a culturally rooted education and healing ecosystem that supports families, educators, and women leaders in reconnecting to identity, culture, and purpose. Families and communities come to us to gain access to quality arts-infused curriculum, leadership development, and holistic wellness practices. Our work is grounded in the belief that when individuals remember who they are, they rise—and when they rise, their families and communities rise with them. Simply put-we cultivate joyful learning and grounded personal growth experiences..

Our Eluvation station offers virtual and in-person learning experiences, including Yeye's Culture Academy (K-12 culturally affirming learning), professional development for schools, parents, and organizations, women’s workshops, and cultural wellness products, services, and journals. Our programs are designed to strengthen literacy, confidence, cultural identity, and/or emotional well-being.

Since the beginning our conception, our Eluvation curriculum has served communities in 20 states and 6 countries, supporting over 10,000 students, educators, and families through workshops, classes, retreats, curriculum, and consulting. Our approach bridges ancestral knowledge with contemporary educational practice, providing tools that build self-knowledge, purpose, and community belonging.

We are a home for those seeking learning rooted in authenticity, cultural affirmation, and emotional care. We don’t just educate—we restore, uplift, and activate the whole person.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

IN THE HANDS OF AN EXPERT LEADER

Kemi Abifarin: Founder of Eluvation | Eluvating Lives Through Arts, Culture, and Wholistic Growth

With over 20 years of experience in arts, culture, and education, Kemi Abifarin is a visionary leader dedicated to transforming lives through creative and culturally centered programming. As the founder of Eluvation, Kemi blends storytelling, Afrikan-centered arts, and wholistic practices to inspire meaningful connections and elevate communities.

Kemi’s passion shines in every environment—whether she’s leading a vibrant cultural arts workshop, facilitating healing practices, or developing transformative programs for organizations. Her expertise in arts education and culturally relevant pedagogy allows her to create spaces where individuals feel empowered, rooted, and inspired.

Whether engaging in a classroom, community space, or private sacred setting—virtually or in person—Kemi’s unmatched energy and cultural wisdom breathes life into every session. Through Eluvation, she is on a mission to help individuals and communities rise, grounded in love, purpose, and wholistic growth.

Eluvation Arts

Welcome to The Calabash Experience!

Storytelling is at the heart of African and African diasporic cultures—a timeless tradition that preserves heritage, shares wisdom, and inspires growth.

With our Eluvation Arts brand, we bring this rich legacy to life through dynamic storytelling sessions that celebrate culture, build connections, and ignite transformation. Together, let’s explore how the power of stories can elevate your community and create lasting impact.

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Eluvation Culture

Welcome to Yeye's Culture Academy !!

Our Non -Profit Dedicated to Honoring Tradition and Eluvating the Future

At Yeye’s Culture Academy, we believe in the transformative power of cultural education, creative expression, and wholistic development. Rooted in African traditions and diasporic heritage, our mission is to elevate lives through programs that inspire, empower, and connect communities.

With our non profit Eluvated Culture brand, we are more than an academy—we are a movement that celebrates cultural identity, fosters personal growth, and builds intergenerational connections. Through arts-infused learning, storytelling, and values-driven education, we provide a space where individuals of all ages can explore their heritage, discover their talents, and embrace their full potential.

Join us on this journey of cultural celebration, community engagement, and wholistic empowerment. Together, let’s elevate, educate, and transform lives.

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ELUVATION CONSULTATIONS

Eluvate your impact in education and business with personalized 1:1 consultation or small group professional develoment in Afroliteracy. These sessions are designed for educators, aspiring tutors, and business leaders who want to start literacy programs or teach culturally relevant courses.

Whether you're an education organization seeking professional development or an entrepreneur looking to launch a literacy-focused business or course, we provide tailored guidance to help you succeed. From designing effective curricula to developing business strategies, our Eluvation Consultations equip you with the tools to inspire growth, celebrate cultural identity, and create transformative learning experiences.

Take the next step in your journey as an educator, tutor, or course creator. Together, we’ll shape a future where literacy is a bridge to empowerment and cultural connection.

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Eluvation Essentials Medicine Bag

Welcome to Eluvation Essentials!!

Eluvation is a lifestyle rooted in self-love, culture, and divine alignment. Each offering is designed to help you slow down, and reconnect. Whether through movement, natural wellness, or sacred adornment, Eluvation invites you to create daily rituals that nurture your body, calm your spirit, and honor your journey.

Eluvation in Motion is a mind-body-spirit experience that helps you reconnect with your inner light through movement, journaling, and breathwork. This sacred experience blends African-inspired dance, mindfulness, and storytelling to create space for reflection, balance, and joy. Each session reminds us that healing is not separate from joy—it is joy in motion.

Eluvation Oils extend that same intention into your daily rituals. Each essential oil blend is carefully crafted with natural ingredients and cultural wisdom to help you ground, restore balance, and elevate your spirit. Whether you need focus, peace, or renewal, these oils offer simple ways to nurture yourself throughout the day.

Yemoja’s Gifts embodies the nurturing energy of the Yemoja, the divine mother of the the medicine river. This signature collection features self-care and spiritual products designed to bring beauty, harmony, and flow into your life. Each item honors the sacred rhythm of womanhood and the restorative power of the feminine divine energy.

Together, Eluvation in Motion, Eluvation Oils, and Yemoja’s Gifts form a wholistic ecosystem for wellness—rooted in culture, guided by spirit, and aligned with divine order.

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Award and Accolades

ACHIEVEMENTS

2025 Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce Black Briliance Cultural Catalyst Nominee
2024 National Association of Black Storytellers Featured Storyteller
2023 Richmond Performance Alliance “Support” Teaching Artist of the Year
2019 Selected as a candidate for Teacher of the Year
2018 Hired as Prince William Commission for the Arts Conference Speaker
2017 Rise Up Community Award Recipient
2017 Virginia Commission for the Arts Conference Panelist
2016 Henrico High School Teacher of the Month
2015 Richmond Kwanzaa Kollective Community Leadership Award
2013 and 2014 Virginia This Morning Feature for WTV6
2011 Ladies of Faith Interview Feature
2010 Richmond Public School Reading Teacher of the Year