Boyz II Men: A Coming of Age Story

Meet Wanya Morris

Growing up, Wanya didn’t have it easy. He was born in Philadelphia’s Northside and grew up in the projects. As a result of the hardships, he turned to drawing and singing, using these arts as a coping mechanism.

Wanya Morris holding his microphone out to the crowd.

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Wanya Morris is the group’s second tenor. He joined the group when he was at the High School for Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Wanya remains one of the three standing members of the Boyz II Men group to date.