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Oshunbumi Fernandez-West, CEO of ODUNDE
Oshunbumi Fernandez-West heads the ODUNDE Festival, the largest African-American festival in the U.S. After taking over the festival at a young age, Fernandez-West gracefully fulfilled her role, expanding the festival so that it now has a $30 million economic impact on the State of Pennsylvania. She also expanded the brand into ODUNDE365, allowing her to provide year-round African-American programming in schools, community centers and public venues. This includes cultural classes in African Dance, Afrobeat Hip Hop, Yoga, Karate, Modeling and a array of other programs.. Fernandez-West is often asked to speak on her work to increase cultural awareness and expression
Love for Mymah
On July 28th 2018, members of the DATI theater production celebrated with hearts full of pride and joy, a milestone in their 41st year of ex…
Never Too Young to Learn Self -Love
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The First Lady of Philadelphia Soul and Funk
By SaudiaDurrant, photo credit: Derek BradProminent songstress and Philly native Lady Alma brought her soulful talent back to the City of Br…
DAVIDO THE GIANT SLAYER
By- Nzeribe OkechukwuThe BET award for Best International act paraded the likes of Teflon Don from UK, Niska from France, CassperNyovest fro…
San Basilio de Palenque: A Little Africa in South America.
The young Palenquero tossed his blue afro pick into the middle of the muddy arroyo and disappeared under the water to retrieve it. He surfac…
Adekunle and His Golden Voice
By Nzeribe OkechukwuThere is something exceptional about Omoba Adekunle Kosoko, a.k.a Adekunle Gold, a recipient of the 2015 Afrima Awards f…
Palm Wine: The Drink For Every Occasion
By Nzeribe OkechukwuA drink of the gods, one would argue, and you would never be wrong. Palm wine is a must have for every occasion. In some…