Loving Productions

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IFE (EE-FAY) translates to "Loving".

Multifaceted. Mission-Driven. A Light made to Shine.

IFE is an entrepreneur, educator, author, and artist born and raised on the Southside of Chicago. A proud Kenwood Academy alum, she studied Dance and Education at Chicago State University and Northern Illinois University. Her sound and spirit reflect a powerful blend of her Yoruba Nigerian ancestry, Rasta Jamaican roots, and Chicago soul—fused into music that carries the energy of :

Afrobeats, Reggae, Hip-Hop, and R&B.

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With over 20 years of experience in dance, education, and autism-specialized support, IFE also shines as a licensed hairstylist, barber, actress, model, and dance instructor. She’s the founder of Bucket of Love (2018), a nonprofit dedicated to creating safe, creative, and educational spaces for underserved communities, and Loving Productions (2024), a for-profit hub for her many ventures—like Adayeba Glow, a natural hair and skincare line, and her vibrant live show

Café of IFE, where music meets storytelling.

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Her debut EP, "Ebun Oluwa," drops August 17, 2025, delivering her signature sound and story. Her mixtape, "African Butterfly," out now on YouTube, includes bold covers of icons like Bob Marley, Jill Scott, and Davido. IFE is also releasing her children’s book, "Beautifully Different," a loving tribute to diversity in culture, ability, and appearance—illustrated by her late best friend Brandon Cole. Portions of the book’s proceeds will support families affected by lupus and autoimmune-related loss.

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In everything she does—from writing to rhythm, from skincare to the stage—IFE remains grounded in her mission to reconnecting us (the human race) through Love, Education, and the Arts.

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Her dream? To launch One IFE School of Arts—where students across Illinois experience education rooted in inclusion, equity, and true history, all taught through the power of the arts and LOVE.

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Whether in the classroom or on stage, IFE lives by her mantra:
“We love people through. We nudge people through. But we don’t judge people through.”
 

                         YOU be the Light..... IFE