Wangari Fahari​

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Wangari Fahari is a Kenyan-born American artist, social justice leader, entrepreneur, and cultural ambassador whose work has spanned North America and Africa for more than 17 years. As Executive Officer of Fahari Records Inc. and as former Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the City of Beverly, Massachusetts, she develops strategic initiatives, workshops, concerts, accessibility programs, and community-building efforts that advance equity, inclusion, and social impact.

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A singer, songwriter, producer, and consultant, Wangari is the founder of Fahari Records Inc., a creative enterprise at the intersection of music, arts, culture, and community impact. Through live concerts, house concerts, music production, publishing, mechanical licensing, and artist development, Fahari Records uses creativity to inspire connection, support philanthropy, and amplify diverse voices.

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Wangari has collaborated with civil rights leaders and artists including Joan Baez, David Harris, and Miriam Makeba. She has organized national and international arts exchange tours and awareness campaigns with organizations such as the United Nations and American Jewish World Service. Her work focuses on human rights, cultural awareness, workforce diversity, social cohesion, accessibility, and economic development.

 

Through her work with the Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI), Wangari has advanced digital inclusion and access to technology for underserved communities, earning the MassTech Digital Navigator Champion Award. As Executive Director of Small Solutions Big Ideas (SSBI), she supports community-led initiatives in education, regenerative agriculture, youth leadership, sports, and economic empowerment in Africa and beyond.

In 2023, Wangari released *Siri Ya Diani* ("Secret of the Sea"), a multicultural production by Fahari Records Inc. that reflects her commitment to cultural storytelling and global connection. She has been recognized as an Eastern Massachusetts Rising Star, received the Andrea C. Silbert Award from the Center for Women & Enterprise, and has been honored for her contributions to arts, culture, government, and community leadership by organizations including the City of Lynn and the United States Senate.

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Often compared to artists such as Sade, Nina Simone, and Billie Holiday, Wangari is known for creating powerful performances and conversations that inspire, connect, and transform audiences. Her work continues to use music, culture, technology, and leadership as tools for positive change.