PAPER MAGAZINE "Abrams is spreading her
gospel of empowering people culturally, emotionally, sexually & politically across every possible media platform."
UPSCALE MAGAZINE "Filmmaker blends literary
and hip hop sensibilities for a daring debut."
A fun Village Voice Goddess Factory Tour.
Cosmo: Abiola's work is fearless!
MOOKY CHICKBRITISH MAGAZINE "If you haven't heard of Abiola Abrams, now's the time."
POWERWERK GERMAN MAGAZINE "Stranded, a movie full of humour and extraordinary
moments."
Nerve Magazine's Funky Brown Chick interviews Abiola.
THE NEW YORK
TIMES “Goddess City is a rap musical!”
ANTHOLOGY FILM ARCHIVES “Ophelia’s Opera provides a modern twist on some classic myths.”
THE DIRECTOR'S CUT "Fresh, fun
& necessary filmmaking."
RUSH ARTS “Provocative
& original.”
SARAH LEWIS, MoMA "Abiola is a contemporary cantadora, recalling and re-presenting women’s lives through writing and narrative
in the moving image.
SISTER 2 SISTER MAGAZINE “Goddess City takes you
on a reality ride that is far beyond your wildest expectations.”
"Abiola
is one of Paper Magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People!"
"Abiola
is a Fun, Fearless, Female." Cosmopolitan Magazine
"Abiola
Abrams is an It Girl!" Sassybean Magazine
"Abiola
Abrams lives in The Goddess Factory!" The Village Voice
"Dare is a great story about living life, not just existing, and makes you think about your
own journey thus far." AOL Black Voices
"Don't
be fooled by the labels; Dare is a promising and enjoyable debut."
Large Hearted Boy
"Abrams'
breakaway debut novel is a chart-topping, champagne popping, heel-clicking adventure you wouldn't Dare ignore!" Alex Magazine
"From
the very first page Dare was a wonderfully unique read."
Coffee Time Romance
"There's
erotica to suit almost every taste including the cerebral, like AfroDite
Superstar." Essence Magazine
SE7EN ARTS MAGAZINE... features Abiola
Abrams as "one of New York's hottest rising filmmakers."
CINEWOMEN NY “Filmmaker Abiola Abrams continues the experimental tradition with an exploration of the miracle that we ever
understand each other at all.”
TERRY
WILLIAMS, NEW SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH "It was such a pleasure hearing you, watching your very enlightening
and brilliantly produced film clip, that many of the students commented on how thrilling it was to see and to one day have
you back to see and hear more. I found your work particularly gratifying and artistic, with side glances of sexual nuance
and Buneulian fetish charm, interwoven with an intriquing story line."
WANGECHI MUTU, ARTIST "Inside
every peephole she presents to us an image of our own voyeurism and a myriad of regal yet self-effacing belles."
TODAY'S BLACK
WOMAN MAGAZINE “A blend of strong feminist voices discussing community issues which reflect the nature
of womanism and radiate outward...”
CARIBBEAN LIFE
NEWSPAPER “A provocative ride where social commentaries aren’t preached, but are performed.”
ABIOLA ON THE BET AWARDS RED
CARPET Clip from Jimmy Kimmel Live
DARE
"I've
been a fan of Abiola's since her podcasting days. When I heard she had a novel out, I wasn't surprised - her
creativity sprouts in so many directions! Just the cover alone is empowering! I bought the book, read it in one day, and loved
it. The story has hip hop as a backdrop, and it was exciting to step into that world and see the rise of a superstar in the
character of Maya. It makes me wonder how much of her experience really happens in true life with these young stars. My favorite
aspect is that Abiola adds in affirmations throughout the book, as told by Maya. They are words to live by. I can hardly wait
for a sequel to this story!" Lifetime TV's Crafty Chica, Kathy Cano Murillo
"Abiola Abrams' debut is like a breath of fresh air for young fiction and
the depiction of women in hip hop. Finally, the world will see the conflicted struggles of ladies in the rap biz in a way
that women in hip hop have known and understood for years." -RAQIYAH MAYS, Writer/Radio
Personality on Hot 97 & 98.7 Kiss FM
"ABIOLA ABRAMS puts it down in her new novel DARE. Full of
flavor, a fast-paced mix of wit, drama and scandal. You did your thing, lady." -TN BAKER, Essence Best Selling author of Sheisty and Dice
"DARE is a good read all the way around from the title chapters that take you back to memorable female lyrics
to the fascinating plot. Different, adventurous, and just plain fun, this debut adds much needed spice to the literary arena."
--MIASHA, Essence Best Selling Author of Mommy's Angel, Sistah
for Sale and Never Enough: No Secret's Safe
"Abrams
has written a great, thought-provoking debut novel. Her writing is fresh and witty and her characters are lively and
engaging. Dare's plot is strong and without question, realistic. I enjoyed following
the characters' angst in taking on roles that unsettled their souls and witnessing the strength it took to practice tough
love. The back cover labels Dare as urban fiction, but it seemed to be more
chick-litish. Urban fiction fans may feel cheated since it does not follow the traditional formula of the genre. Chick-lit
and contemporary fiction fans will surely enjoy this read. I look forward to reading Abrams' future works."
APOOO BookClub
"Dare
is an intriguing debut novel by Abiola Abrams. Abrams brought us a new twist on how a young woman tries to break into
the music industry. The rich character development adds to the unique flavor to this story. Dare
is a fun, socially conscious novel with a good dose of humor. Hopefully this is just the start of Abiola Abrams' novel
writing career." URBAN BOOK REVIEWS
"The event was a huge success. The
Barnes and Noble audience was amazed. Reading several chapters from her love story Dare,
Abiola Abrams captivated the audience with a lively expression filled performance. From the chapters read, it is simply
a must read." -The Amsterdam News
"Abiola Abrams does a wonderful job of portraying the behind the scenes world of hip-hop between the pages
of Dare. With unforgettable characters and non-stop drama, Dare is an easy and fun read." SHELIA GOSS, Entertainment Writer and Essence
Bestselling Author of My Invisible Husband
"From
the very first page this was a wonderfully unique read. Maya and Athena, and the world they inhabit, jump off the page.
I loved the details Ms. Abrams used in describing the making of a star and the publicity spins involved. I enjoyed the multi-
dimensional portrayal of gangsta rapper Thug. Ms. Abrams puts a very human face on a world that is frequently seen as only
glitz, glamor and violence." -COFFEE TIME ROMANCE
"DARE is the first novel by Abiola Abrams, who is also a filmmaker
and pretty dynamic. The book is a hip-hop retelling of Faust, but as Abrams acutely describes, it's about "finding
love and finding yourself." I thought this book was dope for several reasons. Including: 1) It represents what
great hip-hop fiction can be: smart, edgy, hip-hop inspired, but not just hip-hop, empowering, and provocative. 2) It's a great story about living life, not just existing, and makes you think about
your own journey thus far. 3) It's fun and entertaining." AOL BLACK VOICES
Official Black Expressions Selection for January 2008
"DARE takes chick lit to another level.
Without a doubt, all the fun and fantasy is still there, but Abiola Abrams serves them
up with a healthy serving of smarts and spirituality. Her debut novel, at once, gives us what we love about this genre, yet
breaks new -- and deeper -- ground." - SOFIA QUINTERO AKA BLACK
ARTEMIS, author of Divas Don't Yield and the Black Artemis hip-hop novels
"Maya clashes with superficial celebrities, deceitful insiders, the media machine and her own self-esteem on a
sordid Hip Hop tour of self-discovery from the female perspective. The truths among the lies in the Rap game have never been
disclosed so insightfully--with thought-provoking portrayals and captivating narrative. Abrams' breakaway debut novel
is a chart-topping, champagne popping, heel-clicking adventure you wouldn't Dare ignore!" - MILES MAKER, Alex Magazine
"Abiola
Abrams is best known as the host of BET's The Best Shorts. Her first novel, Dare, is a Faustian tale set in
the world of hip hop. Abrams has a keen ear for dialog, and though almost outrageous at times, her characters are believable
and often fascinating. Dare may end up in several nooks of your bookstore, filed under "chick lit," "African
American literature," or even in the burgeoning "street lit" genre. Don't be fooled by the labels, this
is a promising and enjoyable debut." - DAVID GUTOWSKI
"Abrams uses the mystery, bling and oft times violence of the hip-hop world, the rapper's
delight, if you will, as a backdrop for a strangely twisted coming of age story. Sometimes lovers, both old and new, don't
know what to make of a caterpillar's transformation into a butterfly. Neither do friends, for that matter. But what happens
when a woman looks around, finds herself hiding in a corner, and coaxes herself out to play? Now that's the stuff good
books are made of. Taking a DARE doesn't get any more enlightening than this." - THE
RAWSISTAZ REVIEWERS