Photobombshell Media is proud to announce the signing of Messiah Ramkissoon as its newest speaking client. Effective immediately, founder and talent strategist Rose Mercado will serve as Messiah’s booking representative, connecting him with organizations, institutions, and platforms ready to be moved, challenged, and transformed. Messiah Ramkissoon is a New York-based, Trinidadian-born poet, Hip-Hop artist, keynote speaker, and activist for incarcerated youth whose work sits at the intersection of culture, healing, and leadership. Known for his electrifying stage presence and deeply personal narrative style, Messiah uses poetry, music, and the power of words to inspire transformation in rooms that need it most. His voice has been featured in Black Enterprise, Taji Mag, Urbanology, Enspire, Harlemworld Magazine, The Fox Magazine, The Hype Magazine, The Source, AllHipHop, Soul Train, and Blavity, among others.
SPEAKING PILLARS
Messiah’s keynote offerings span six signature topics designed to meet audiences where they are and move them toward something greater. The Power of Words: How Storytelling Shapes Identity, Healing, and Leadership Blending poetry, Hip-Hop, and personal narrative, Messiah unpacks how the stories we inherit and tell ourselves shape our mindset, confidence, and capacity to lead. Ideal for educational platforms, colleges, schools, and youth organizations. From Survival to Purpose: Turning Adversity into Impact Drawing from his own journey navigating immigration challenges and systemic barriers, Messiah delivers a powerful message about resilience, accountability, and redefining success on your own terms. Breaking Cycles: Masculinity, Fatherhood, and Generational Legacy Through his work with Black Fathers Are Necessary, Messiah challenges harmful narratives around Black fatherhood and opens honest dialogue around presence, emotional intelligence, and the legacy built in daily choices. Art as Intervention: Using Creativity to Transform Youth and Justice Systems Rooted in nearly two decades of mentoring incarcerated and at-risk youth, this talk demonstrates how poetry, music, and storytelling function as powerful tools for rehabilitation, prevention, and restorative justice. Owning Your Narrative: Culture, Identity, and the Power of Authentic Voice Messiah explores how cultural roots, immigration experience, and community identity shape confidence and belonging, and how owning your voice is an act of leadership and liberation. The Cost of Presence: How Institutions Build Trust, Opportunity, and Lasting Community Impact A thought-provoking challenge to corporate and institutional leaders to move beyond performative giving and toward genuine, community-rooted investment. Drawing from his work with Youth Justice Network and similar organizations, Messiah invites organizations to examine what responsibility truly looks like in practice.
“Messiah is a rare voice who understands that words are power, but more importantly words create impact,” Mercado said. “His ability to merge poetry and hip hop into something that moves people emotionally and intellectually makes him an incredible speaker for today’s cultural moments and beyond.” – Rose “Photobombshell” Mercado
SPEAKING INVESTMENT AND BOOKING
Messiah doesn’t just speak to a room. He shifts it.
Speaking fees vary by engagement type and are available upon inquiry. Whether you’re looking for a keynote, a full-day residency, or a workshop experience, Rose will work with you to find the right fit for your event and budget. To request Messiah’s rate sheet, check availability, or begin the booking process, contact Rose directly at bookmessiah@photobombshell.media or rose@photobombshell.media.
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