Actress, singer, author Makeda Ten spreading message of encouragement and empowerment with new books and publishing company [Video]

WJBF – Actress, singer, mom-ager, author, and now publisher, Makeda Tené is taking all of the lessons instilled in her from her humble beginnings at the Augusta Mini Theatre and Davidson Fine Arts School and is using them to help others make turn their dreams into reality.

Welcome to Celebrating Black Excellence. How did you get started with acting and the entertainment business?

I started at the Augusta Mini Theatre when I was very young. My uncle is Tyrone J. Butler. He’s the founder director of the Augusta Mini Theatre, and also, I went to a Davidson Fine Arts School. So, you know, that was just wonderful foundation for me. So, through the Augusta Mini Theatre and Davidson Fine Arts, I got my start, and now I’m in Hollywood doing the thing.

So, how was that being a part of the Augusta Mini Theatre with Tyrone Butler being your uncle?

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