Or register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-africa-harlem-street-festival-2017-tickets-32033139984 About “The Diva Hair Weaver” SHARON ROBINSON This savvy businesswoman is currently the Local Executive Director of Miss Richland County Scholarship Pageant and Miss Richland County Teen Scholarship Pageant which is a preliminary pageant for the Miss South Carolina and Miss America Scholarship Organization. She was the Executive Producer and host of The Diva Hair Weaver Makeover Show which aired for several years on the CW47 network. Sharon has started several new businesses including her up and coming Cosmetic line Sha-Ron Cosmetics and her Hair Growth Oil which will launch in 2014. Still very humble by what God has blessed her with she spends her free time as a Speaker, and Mentor to young girls through her OMG – Outstanding Magnificent Girls Program.
A native of Columbia, SC, she is a 1987 graduate of C.A. Johnson High School. After high School she attended Benedict College for several semesters but transferred to Voorhees College where she earned her Bachelor in Management. Her passion for hair continue to blossom as she went to Kenneth Shuler to obtain her Cosmetology License and then to continue her education at Dudley Cosmetology University in North Carolina. She has been featured in Hype Hair, Zuri Styles, and Metro Styles.
Being a licensed cosmetologist for 20 years, she has perfected the art of hair replacement. She created the GOAT Weave technique that she teaches all over the world and has an award winning DVD of the G.O.A.T. Weave technique. She has sponsored and participated in numerous hair shows; including her own Couture Bazaar Explosion and the Gospel Fashion Explosion. Her passion for Fashion and Passion has been fueled in this industry as she launches her first Magazine “The Diva Hair Weaver Magazine,” Which is also to be launched in 2014. This magazine will also assist with finding new talents for her agency The Sharon Robinson Agency who has booked talent for a local TV show called ‘Spare the Rod’.
Being the former Executive Director of Miss Black World Elite where her recipients received scholarships to attend South Carolina State and Howard University. Her passion was fueled for pageants as she was Miss Freshmen at Benedict College in 1987.
Her most prize accomplishments are her three children, Chad, Chase, and Mary Beth. Being deep in her faith she continues to serve as a member at Refuge Temple Church of our Lord Jesus Christ where she has received a Certificate of Missions from the W.L. Bonner Bible College. Her aspirations in life are deepen by her faith as she strives to accomplish everything that God has for her.
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About EMPRYSS
Alimat Akabashorun also known as EMPRYSS is the true embodiment of Nigerian Trinidadian- American talent. Hailing from the Tri-State area the New York native uses the influence of old School hip hop infused with today’s modern rap to create her style. Her music promotes self-empowerment and awareness for women and people of all races. EMPRYSS is a rapper, songwriter and actress armed with sensual and electrifying lyricism.
As early as eight years old the entertainer showed interest in the performing arts. From beauty pageants, to ballet recitals, EMPRYSS grasped every opportunity given to command the stage. As a teen, she attended the former Manhattan Theatre Lab High School located in the heart of Lincoln Center and graduated with honors. She received lead roles and won awards for theatrical performances and academics.
Continuing in her passion, she left Lehman College to pursue entertainment full time. Since the launch of her music career, EMPRYSS has performed in lounges, clubs, community events and stages all over New York City, to name a few Make Music New York, The Shrine (Harlem, NYC), and Sounds of Brazil (SOB’s -NYC), Marcus Garvey Park (Harlem, NYC), Mist Harlem and Manhattan Neighborhood Network (Bea Montgomery variety show – “The Mothership”).
EMPRYSS continues to develop her sound with Producer Vernor Yard who believes in her sound and style of music. Her lyrics boast themes of sexuality, love, race and her flow reflect the diverse sounds of her New York Nigerian Trinidadian background.
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With more than a decade of success, BeadforLife is scaling our work globally with a goal of helping one million women transform their lives by 2027. Our path to scale is not about replicating ourselves. Instead, we are sharing our proven and effective entrepreneurial training program with the people who can deliver it best: organizations already embedded in communities around the world. By teaching these organizations how to adapt and deliver the Street Business School to the women they serve, we will together ignite the potential of women worldwide.
Know an organization that might benefit? Through our Train-the-Trainer program, an organization can access all the resources they need to add this effective program to their current services. Not only will we train two of their staff members to lead their own Street Business School, but they will also become part of a worldwide network of partners working together to ignite the potential of one million women. We will be training our next cohort of SBS Catalyst Partners in March 2017 and applications are now open for our next TWO Immersion Workshop trainings in Kampala from August 20-26 and September 3-9, 2017. Learn more about bringing SBS to your community.
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Or register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-africa-harlem-street-festival-2017-tickets-32033139984 THE ROEW launched in early April, and we are New York/Virginia-based company that is committed to sharing quality digital content that is relevant to progressive communities of color. We are expanding our reach and are interested in partnering with and lending our services to like-minded organizations. A strategic component of our brand is event hosting and promotion. We utilize our photo booth called the ROEW BOOTH at the festival.
About ROEW BOOTH:
Users can share GIFS and photos instantly via text or email from the ROEW BOOTH. Each photo includes a logo and specified hashtags which users can share instantly to their social media networks. I believe that this will be a great addition to your event. We will do a special giveaway for users at this festival!
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We are honored to have Arī Harmony this year at the Street Festival on 7/15/2017
Arī Harmony will be performing on the Artist stage.
The Go Africa Harlem Street Festival will take place on 7/15/2017 from 10am – 7pm on 116th Street btw. 7th & 8th Aves. please register at http://goafricaharlem.org/events/general-attendee-sign-up-for-go-africa-harlem-2017-street-festival-on-july-15th-2017/ Click here to sign-up or email Info@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001
Or register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-africa-harlem-street-festival-2017-tickets-32033139984 about the Artist Arī Harmony
From the south of Birmingham and Montgomery, Alabama, Ari has been recognized in her multi-talents. She began writing and rapping in the 4th grade, gradually moving to songs years later. In high school through college she began to self-study vocals in different genres such as R&B, Pop, Rock, Neo Soul, Hip-hop, Oldies, Rap, Jazz, and More. Looking to artist such as Whitney Huston, Lauryn Hill, Chaka Khan, Carrie Underwood, LL Cool J, Frank Sinatra, Tamia, Pink, Floetry, and more she is considered to be an all-around girl. Moving from Alabama to New York for her passion of music and vocals, she began making her way around musical streets. Singing with multiple bands, working on her 1st recording EP, performing in fashion shows, popular restaurants, community events, branding her image to making name for herself and being a songwriter as well in her daily life is just the surface. Being the grinder that she is, she also street performs exposing herself as much as she can to different crowds. She will be performing for the Harlem African Festival 2016 in July as well as Coney Island! Willing and eager to learn, she has a wonderful heart, a beautiful personality, and a great voice. Check out her website www.ariharmonymusic.com.
With great appreciation,
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Welcoming newcomers, embracing those who are disadvantaged and building community lays the foundation of ASC’s work.
Founded in 1981 by an Ethiopian refugee, ASC is a service and advocacy organization based in Harlem, New York. Dedicated to improving the quality of life and self-sufficiency of African immigrant communities in New York, ASC operates a comprehensive community care program serving more than 10,000 people annually. Its client base includes African Diaspora immigrants affected by war, poverty, global health disparities, political oppression, and social persecution based on sexual orientation or HIV status. The organization has also grown to address the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Ethiopia through direct service, prevention education and treatment advocacy.
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African Services Committee is located at 429 West 127th Street, Harlem, NY 10027 (Between Morningside and Amsterdam Avenues).
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Or register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-africa-harlem-street-festival-2017-tickets-32033139984 Founded by Rupert Knights, Powerful Pioneers is a community resource and networking center providing a variety of products, services and trainings for all active members and supporters. As a group of entrepreneurs, we build strong families, better communities and powerful businesses to encourage collaborative prosperity. Below are some of the businesses affiliated with Powerful Pioneers.
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The Go Africa Harlem Street Festival will take place on 7/15/2017 from 10am – 7pm on 116th Street btw. 7th & 8th Aves. please register at http://goafricaharlem.org/events/general-attendee-sign-up-for-go-africa-harlem-2017-street-festival-on-july-15th-2017/ Click here to sign-up or email Info@GoAfricaHarlem.org or phone 646-502-9778 Ext. 8001
Or register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/go-africa-harlem-street-festival-2017-tickets-32033139984 Gregory da Silva, The Famous Eggman of Cape Town South Africa, Award Guinness World Records: MOST EGGS CARRIED ON A SINGLE HAT.
Gregory Da Silva (South Africa) created a hat bearing 642 real eggs on it and presented it on the set of Lo Show Dei Record, in Milan, Italy, on 25 March 2011. He is in The Guinness Book of Record.
Gregory da Silva, better known as the Eggman or Eierman, can cheer you up – no matter what kind of day you’re having – with his comic laugh and broad smile. Eggman stands out in a crowd with his 3m-high hat made of eggs and other recycled bits and pieces, weighing up to 27kg, along with his colourful tunic, which represents all the countries on the African continent. Da Silva has proved to be a positive influence among Capetonians and tourists. He is a well-known entertainer both locally and internationally after appearing on DStv’s Hallmark Channel, e.tv, SABC and CNN in interviews, advertisements and movies. He is often invited to festivals to spread his enthusiasm and optimistic energy. He has attended the Masa Festival 2003 (Market for African Performing Arts) in Ivory Coast, the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the Innibos Festival in Nelspruit, the Hermanus Whale Festival, the Darling Festival, the Stellenbosch Street Festival, the Simon’s Town Penguin Festival and many more. As the Best of Cape Town Awards 2008 finalist in the Performing Arts category, he shared his talent with children from the township by teaching them about art, performing and dance through his Project for Africa programme. “Children in Africa need our help,” he says. “Education is knowledge and knowledge is power. We need to change their lives positively because they are our future.” He loves Cape Town because to him, it’s the connection between African culture and the world.
Gregory da Silva, performed also during the FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 SOUTH AFRICA and has becomes an Institution at the National Art festival in South Africa. Who is that Guy with all the Eggs on his head that you see at all the bestest Festivals in Germany, Spain, Holland, France, Italy, Europe, South Africa and World Wide? His name is Gregory da Silva – An Comedian Artist, Storyteller, dancer and live street perfomer from Benin West Africa. Gregory da Silva ( Egg Man ) was born on 8 July in 1979 in Cotonou Benin West Africa, Voodoo Country. He speaks French, English, German and is staying in Germany Deutschland. He has appeared at many Festivals in Africa, Europe and World Wide. In Germany Gregory da SILVA, appeared in many Festivals, Carnivals, Films and others Culturals Events.
Also in Many Televisions Adverts, Interviews and Films:
rbb fernsehen Berlin
BR Bayerisches-fernsehen, Abendschau
ARD Buffet Fernsehen
a.tv Augsburg Fernsehen
ZDF 24h Südafrika
ARD Buffet
Leipzig info TV
Duroplast TV Wernigerode
International Television:
Canal 5 Milano Italy TV
CNN Fifa World Cup 2010 broadcasts
Al Jazeera broadcasts Television
TV5 France Television
Andalucia Tv Spain
BBC World News
DSTV National Geographic
DSTV Hallmark Channel
Dicovery Channel, Animal Planet,
Disney Adventures
SABC1, SABC2, ETV and Many more…
Gregory appeared in Many Festivals, Conferences, Congress, World Expo, Gala Dinners Awards, Radios Interviews world wide. Also has done many Television Commercials: Nokia, Primus Beer Congo, Sony Erikson Mobile Adverts for Sweeden, Primus Beer Heineken Congo, Amstel Beer Heineken South Africa.
Film: ZDF Television, 24 Hours South Africa.
German Film: The Memory
DSTV National Geographic.
Film: Ticket for Sell for Belguim.
Film: Make the Deal in Cape Town South Africa
Film: Destination Africa ( Americans Tourrists)
Film: Deutsch SOKO 5113
He has attended at The World IBM Conference and the Masa Festival 2003 (Market for African Performing Arts) in Ivory Coast. He participated in Hundreds Festivals, Expos, Shows, Conferences, Carnivals, Tourism Expo, Exhibitions, Travel Outdoors, Gala Dinner Awards and Events around Africa:
CAPE OUTDOOR TRAVEL ADVENTURE EXPO. BIEN DONNÉ FARM FRANSCHHOEK,
The Destination Expo CTICC 2009,
The Cape Argus WorkPlace Expo 2009,
The Agri Expo CTICC 2009,
The The Pretoria Show 2009,
The Grahamstown National Arts festival,
The Biltong festival in Somerset East,
Kirkwood Addo Elephant Kunstefee,
The Innibos festival in Nelspruit Mpumanlanga,
The Gariep Kimberly Festival,
The World IBM Conference,
The GLC Global Leadership Conference,
The Indaba Expo,
The Klein Karoo nationalAfrikaans Kunstefee,
Stellenbosch Street festival,
Olive Festival in Riebeek Kasteel,
Mooresburg Farms Agri Show
Green Point Flea Market Cape Town
Milerton Flea Market and many more Hundreds
Aardklop Kunstefees Afrikaans Music Festival in Potchefstroom.
Many Radio Interviews world wide: RFI France, SA FM Radio, SABC Radio, 567 Cape Talk Radio, Radio Sonder Grense – RSG – Afrikaans Radio and many more…
Famous Eggman stayed 8 Years in South africa (September 2003 until March 2011). Now has move defentively to Germany.
A walking work of art, Gregory Da Silva is more than an odd spectacle – he is a symbol of Africa’s many diverse cultures…
In the first heady years of the African Union, the world’s eyes are increasingly turned to the continent from which humankind first appeared. The outfit always turns heads – and each day it boasts a new feature, a new symbol of an African culture or practice. His headdress weighs up to twenty five kilograms, his body is armoured with artifacts and his face painted with tribal patterns and an undying smile. Born in Benin, West Africa, 1979, he was trained in computer science at university, but went on to found a theatre group in Benin called ‘Voice of Spirit’ or ‘Voix de l’Esprit’, which performed politically motivated as well as comic and poetic theatre at the Benin National.
He performs every day in Market square Cape Town and adds an air of Rio-style festivity wherever he performs. Many tourrists from Germany, England, America, Italy, France, Belguim call Gregory – “The Eggman”, “Eierman” or “Chicken Man”. Very famous in Africa. and almost an institution at Art festivals in South Africa. Gregory da Silva walks Green Market Square (in Cape Town). The outfit always turns heads – and each day it boasts a new feature, a new symbol of an African culture or practice. His headdress weighs up to twenty five kilograms, his body is armoured with artifacts and his face painted with tribal patterns and an undying smile. Each day, Gregory Da Silva presents the city centre with a new display of his symbolic art. Gregory’s voice is lively and he repeatedly offers phrases and words in French.
Born in Benin, West Africa, 1979, he was trained in computer science at university, but went on to found a theatre group in Benin called ‘Voice of Spirit’ or ‘Voix de l’Esprit’, which performed politically motivated as well as comic and poetic theatre at the Benin National Library. After receiving an invitation to perform at the MASA – Market for African Performing Arts – Festival in the Ivory Coast in 2003, where he represented his country, Benin, for a week before flying to South Africa. He sold his creations at the V&A Waterfront and began to grace the streets of Cape Town with his unique form of art. It was so unique it initially led the bemused Cape Town police to put him in the back of their car and call their superiors for advice! Naturally the superiors advised them to let him go and now Gregory enjoys a good relationship with the city authorities…
Attention is soon turned to his artifact-laden tunic which Gregory says is about “all African tradition, all African culture[s]” and he goes on to explain some of the more prominent objects displayed. First, he points out the clusters of sea shells hanging around his neck, saying that in Africa these shells were “old money” and once used as currency. He explains the eggs on his head dress as being symbolic of life and says “everything must be life, everything must shine, [and] be positive”.
Next his hands grab the arcane black bottle near his waist to explain that in his culture, the Sangoma people would place “good spirits” in a bottle, with which they would “heal sick people [they] passed while walking on the roads”. The broken shards of mirror found on his chest bear similar spiritual significance, and are often worn by Voodoo people in Africa and are said to be a kind of window into the spiritual world, and a “way to talk to [their] ancestor[s]”.Gregory says his main inspiration or motivation is to “make people laugh” and “make people happy” and to represent different African cultures.
He says he always thinks “how we can put all of Africa together to make [it] one”, adding that “not one country can be forgotten”. When he is travelling in Africa, be it in Senegal, Cameroon, Mali or the Congo, the local people invariably look at him and say “ahh, that is our culture” as they see something of their own represented. “All Africa is in my clothes” he says, drawing attention again to his peerless suit.
When not walking St. Georges Mall or Green Market Square, Gregory features at the Grahamstown festival, the Hermanus Whale Festival, has been hired to receive guests at hotels and airports, and has also appeared on SABC 2 and E-TV News. He is very popular with tourists, especially those from Italy, England, America and Germany, who frequently ask why he does not come over and do his thing in their own country.
But he says his focus is on Africa. Pictures of him certainly do get back to their countries though, as Gregory says everyday “hundreds” of pictures are taken of himself, usually posing with the tourists. Asked about his dreams and ambitions, Gregory (or the “Egg Man” or “Ei man” as he is also known) says that he is planning on starting an art school, which is part of his ‘Project For Africa’ . He wants to impart creative knowledge to South African youth, giving them the power to create beautiful things and also to support themselves, all part of his ultimate venerable ambition to “[bring] Africa together to make one.
Achievements:
Finalist: The Best of Cape Town Awards, Category Best performing Artist – 2008
Cell C Awards – 2009 in Soweto, Gauteng
Cape Town’s Eggman finds something to smile about…Experiences
25 June 2009, By Palesa Motau
Gregory da Silva, better known as the Eggman or Eierman, can cheer you up – no matter what kind of day you’re having – with his comic laugh and broad smile. Eggman stands out in a crowd with his 3m-high hat made of eggs and other recycled bits and pieces, weighing up to 27kg, along with his colourful tunic, which represents all the countries on the African continent. Da Silva has proved to be a positive influence among Capetonians and tourists. He is a well-known entertainer both locally and internationally after appearing on DStv’s Hallmark Channel, e.tv, SABC and CNN in interviews, advertisements and movies. He is often invited to festivals to spread his enthusiasm and optimistic energy. He has attended the Masa Festival 2003 (Market for African Performing Arts) in Ivory Coast, the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, the Innibos Festival in Nelspruit, the Hermanus Whale Festival, the Darling Festival, the Stellenbosch Street Festival, the Simon’s Town Penguin Festival and many more. As the Best of Cape Town Awards 2008 finalist in the Performing Arts category, he shared his talent with children from the township by teaching them about art, performing and dance through his Project for Africa programme. “Children in Africa need our help,” he says. “Education is knowledge and knowledge is power. We need to change their lives positively because they are our future.” He loves Cape Town because to him, it’s the connection between African culture and the world.
Cape Town South africa (2003 – 2011)
See The Egg Man at Green Market Square
Friday, 04 June 2010
The Egg Man has become a symbol of the uniqueness and deep Joie de vivre of the African Continent. The Egg Man, who is based in Cape Town is seen at many of the festivals, fairs and events around South Africa. Tourists from around the world can’t enough of The Egg Man, this larger than life character, who prowls the streets in his African dress and huge egg hats. Some weigh up to 25 kg yet he manages to walk the streets day in and day out without mishap.
Forever ready to solve your problems with the wisdom of the dark continent, Gregory Da Silva forgot years ago how not to smile and laugh. If you are touring South Africa and he is not off at some or other event you’ll find him in the City Centre of Cape Town – Green Market Square is his favourite haunt, or down at the V and A Waterfront. Gregory hails from the tiny West African Country Benin – a true international entertainer. See Gregory Da Silva on The Egg Man website, and email him to find out where he will be performing. While in Cape Town you may want to do some touring.
South Africa FIFA World Cup 2010. Eggman Cape Town South Africa.
He performs every day in Market square Cape Town and adds an air of Rio-style festivity wherever he performs. Many tourrists from Germany, England, America, Italy, France, Belguim call Gregory – “The Eggman”, “Eierman” or “Chicken Man”. Very famous in Africa. and almost an institution at Art festivals in South Africa. Gregory da Silva walks Green Market Square (in Cape Town). The outfit always turns heads – and each day it boasts a new feature, a new symbol of an African culture or practice. His headdress weighs up to twenty five kilograms, his body is armoured with artifacts and his face painted with tribal patterns and an undying smile. Each day, Gregory Da Silva presents the city centre with a new display of his symbolic art. Gregory’s voice is lively and he repeatedly offers phrases and words in French.
Born in Benin, West Africa, 1979, he was trained in computer science at university, but went on to found a theatre group in Benin called ‘Voice of Spirit’ or ‘Voix de l’Esprit’, which performed politically motivated as well as comic and poetic theatre at the Benin National Library. After receiving an invitation to perform at the MASA – Market for African Performing Arts – Festival in the Ivory Coast in 2003, where he represented his country, Benin, for a week before flying to South Africa. He sold his creations at the V&A Waterfront and began to grace the streets of Cape Town with his unique form of art. It was so unique it initially led the bemused Cape Town police to put him in the back of their car and call their superiors for advice! Naturally the superiors advised them to let him go and now Gregory enjoys a good relationship with the city authorities…
Attention is soon turned to his artifact-laden tunic which Gregory says is about “all African tradition, all African culture[s]” and he goes on to explain some of the more prominent objects displayed. First, he points out the clusters of sea shells hanging around his neck, saying that in Africa these shells were “old money” and once used as currency. He explains the eggs on his head dress as being symbolic of life and says “everything must be life, everything must shine, [and] be positive”.
Next his hands grab the arcane black bottle near his waist to explain that in his culture, the Sangoma people would place “good spirits” in a bottle, with which they would “heal sick people [they] passed while walking on the roads”. The broken shards of mirror found on his chest bear similar spiritual significance, and are often worn by Voodoo people in Africa and are said to be a kind of window into the spiritual world, and a “way to talk to [their] ancestor[s]”.Gregory says his main inspiration or motivation is to “make people laugh” and “make people happy” and to represent different African cultures.
He says he always thinks “how we can put all of Africa together to make [it] one”, adding that “not one country can be forgotten”. When he is travelling in Africa, be it in Senegal, Cameroon, Mali or the Congo, the local people invariably look at him and say “ahh, that is our culture” as they see something of their own represented. “All Africa is in my clothes” he says, drawing attention again to his peerless suit.
When not walking St. Georges Mall or Green Market Square, Gregory features at the Grahamstown festival, the Hermanus Whale Festival, has been hired to receive guests at hotels and airports, and has also appeared on SABC 2 and E-TV News. He is very popular with tourists, especially those from Italy, England, America and Germany, who frequently ask why he does not come over and do his thing in their own country.
But he says his focus is on Africa. Pictures of him certainly do get back to their countries though, as Gregory says everyday “hundreds” of pictures are taken of himself, usually posing with the tourists. Asked about his dreams and ambitions, Gregory (or the “Egg Man” or “Ei man” as he is also known) says that he is planning on starting an art school, which is part of his ‘Project For Africa’ . He wants to impart creative knowledge to South African youth, giving them the power to create beautiful things and also to support themselves, all part of his ultimate venerable ambition to “[bring] Africa together to make one.
Achievements:
Finalist: The Best of Cape Town Awards, Category Best performing Artist – 2008
Cell C Awards – 2009 in Soweto, Gauteng
www.famouseggman.com
https://www.facebook.com/eiermannfestival/ www.eggmanfestival.com
Email: Eiermannfestival@gmail.com
Handy: +4915227798420 Germany
Address:
Gregory Adrien da Silva, The Famous Eggman
Wilmeresch 16
48565 Steinfurt-Burgsteinfurt
Germany
Gregory da Silva
Famous Eggman
Wilmeresch 16
48565 Steinfurt-Burgsteinfurt
0152 / 27798420 info@eiermannfestival.de
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About Meecah:
Meecah is a Florida Native currently residing in NYC studying at Pace University for musical theatre. I have a phenomenal band (@LegalAxion) and we are very interested in performing as one of your variety acts in your summer showcase.
Meecah is very accomplished and experienced at what I do. Meecah has have sung on PBS with the Grammy/Tony Award winning team of Broadway’s Hairspray and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. And I also perform Pop/Rnb. Most recently, Meecah has performed at a gala event with the stars of Fox’s Empire Trai and Grace Byers. My photo can be found on Grace’s Instagram (@ladygracebyers). Meecah will bring a diverse day of fun, toe- tapping as well as everyone’s favorite slow power ballads. Meecah has released a new single entitled “Pilot”, and it’s Music video is out and thriving. website and some quick links to some of our live performances.
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