Zahmu Sankofa is a native Philadelphian. While growing up in Philadelphia he attended the Masterman School and is a proud graduate of Overbrook High School, where he majored in music. While at Howard University, and West Chester University, Zahmu continued his musical studies, and graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and minor in Music. In May of 2000, Zahmu received a Master's Degree in Education from Cheyney University. An accomplished songwriter and performer, Zahmu has written jingles for General Mills, Pepsi, Burt's Bees, and most notably produced a Black History anthem and campaign for HBO called, "More Than A Month." He is also well known for one of the first contemporary songs celebrating the holiday of Kwanzaa, called "It's Kwanzaa Time." Zahmu has performed on stage, appeared on television and in several movies. Along with his inroads in the entertainment industry, he also performs with his group known as "Three."