Biography
Creative Director | Choreographer | Artist Development Specialist
Atlanta native Sakinah LeStage is a renowned creative director, choreographer, producer, and artist development architect with more than a decade of experience shaping talent across music, television, film, and live entertainment. Of Cuban and Trinidadian descent, she has built a reputation as one of the industry's most trusted creative forces, known for developing artists and creating unforgettable performances with strategy, discipline, and excellence.
Throughout her career, Sakinah has worked alongside some of entertainment's biggest names, including T-Pain, Musiq Soulchild, Nelly, Ne-Yo, Diddy, Fergie, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Her creative direction and choreography have been featured at major events and festivals including Essence Festival, One Music Fest, and projects for Pharrell, Lil Nas X, Rotimi, and more.
Her television and film credits include Greenleaf, P-Valley, All the Queen's Men, Lovecraft Country, The Resident, and Doom Patrol. She has also collaborated with leading music companies and entertainment brands including HYBE, Warner Music Group, RCA, Interscope, Quality Control, and LVRN, helping develop and elevate both emerging and established artists.
Sakinah's artist development work has impacted the careers of performers including JT (City Girls), Lakeyah, Layton Greene, Baby Tate, Mario, K. Michelle, Kiana Ledé, Lecrae, and many others. Her corporate and commercial clients include the Miami Dolphins, NBA Playoffs, Walmart, Georgia Lottery, W Hotels, and Candy Crush.
As founder of SakinahDidIt LLC, Sign 22 Productions, and The Whole Creative™, Sakinah continues to empower artists through creative leadership and career development. Through her nonprofit organization, V.I.D.A. Entertainment Inc. (Versatility In Development of Arts & Entertainment), she is committed to expanding access to arts education and developing the next generation of creators.
Sakinah brings her passion for excellence, mentorship, and artist development to Forward, where she helps cultivate and guide talent toward long-term success.