Her name, she says, means profit. Perhaps that is why Saidat believes one can lead a profitable life by helping others. The rapper-cum-singer tours southwestern Ontario schools, spreading her anti-bullying message.

A firm believer in the power of self, Saidat seeks to motivate and push young people to believe in themselves and scale to greater heights. Born in Minessota, U.S she says she has been singing ever since she learned to talk. She is the founder of Music, Movement and Motivation, a program giving an anti-bullying message to students of all ages.

The accompanying CD of the same name is available to schools via her website, www.saidat.ca. On July 9, she opened for Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie at Bayfest in Sarnia, ON. She was also part of “When the Griots Speak”, a multi-artiste hip-hop act at Afrofesta 2008 in London, ON. mindyourmind.ca caught up with the rapper just before her 30-minute set. From her motivation as an artist to how she handles the lows of life, the ebullient singer shared her thoughts and more…. Written by Silence