Meet The Fellows
Yiidum Wiwa
Chicago, United States
Yiidum Charles-Wiwa is a Nigerian American on the path to Broadway. Singing since the age of two, the Chicago-born musician is passionate about writing, singing, and fostering human connection. Yiidum believes everyone’s experience matters, and she strives to be the voice of people who share her struggles.
Yiidum’s experience with health issues helped shape her perspective and develop an immense appreciation for life. She strives to share her gratitude for life through her performances in various musicals and talent shows, including Footloose, Grease, and Cinderella. In addition to musical storylines, Yiidum finds it easiest to express herself through music, specifically R&B and neo-soul.
With Whitney Houston and Erykah Badu as her greatest inspirations, Yiidum’s aspirations are large. Though she’s quiet, her peers are drawn to her passion, work ethic, and overall kind spirit. Yiidum lives by her personal motto, “When the going gets tough, never give up,” because she’s come too far to turn back now.
Artists Name: Yii
Age: 22
Artist Influences: Michael Jackson, Tyler the creator, Erykah Badu.
Genre: Rnb/Neo soul
Social Impact Project: Yiidum established an online presence through social media with the goal of disseminating relevant information and improving the visibility of immunocompromised individuals, particularly youth, in the media.
"I became more confident in myself as an artist and in general. I feel like a leader who now has knowledge to share with others. I also feel like I got out of the shell I keep returning to, and I’ve connected with a lot of like-minded people."
