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Shefik Launches Exclusive Videos at Rizzle and Skyrockets to Over 1.5 Million Views
The video content features Tony Award nominee Rob McClure, who is portraying the role of Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway.

March 8, 2020 Distribution

Shefik has launched exclusive videos at Rizzle. Content includes behind-the-scenes and rare footage of his adventurous journey and attendance of high-profile events, such as New York Fashion Week, BroadwayCon, and World Wildlife Day at the United Nations.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Video Productions Worldwide at Vewd
Market leaders such as Sony, Samsung, HiSense, TiVo, TPV, Vodafone, Sagemcom, Skyworth, and many more rely on Vewd.

March 29, 2020 Distribution

At Vewd, the leading provider of OTT and hybrid TV solutions, Shefik launches content from his video series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Vewd delivers solutions on nearly 40 million devices each year, with more than 300 million devices shipped to date.

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Shefik Joins Forces With Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Chris Jasper for Powerful Autism Awareness Campaign
World Autism Awareness Day is an internationally recognized day on April 2 every year.

April 2, 2020 Announcements

In support of World Autism Awareness Day, Shefik and Chris Jasper join forces for a music video. Almost 100 recording artists, Broadway stars, actors, book authors, fashion designers, models, and even members of royal families came together for the video.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Video Productions at Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV is a line of digital media player microconsoles developed by Amazon.

April 14, 2020 Distribution

At Amazon Fire TV, Shefik launches content from his video series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Amazon Fire TV has over 40 million active users globally. Certain smart TVs manufactured by Toshiba and Insignia have Amazon Fire TV built into the TV set.

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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 12th Annual Shorty Awards
What happens on social media can change the world, create new stars, and ignite global movements.

May 3, 2020 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik returns as an official judge for the 12th Annual Shorty Awards. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, this year's ceremony will be held online on May 3, 2020, hosted by comedian JB Smoove.

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Shefik Participates With The Covid Arms and Sets Guinness World Record
The attempt raised over £32,000 for the National Emergencies Trust Coronavirus Appeal.

May 26, 2020 Accolades

Listed as an achievement by Crowdfunder (UK) at The Covid Arms, the Guinness World Record for "the most users to visit a virtual pub" is now set at 6,321. Shefik actively participated in this amazing achievement, where he was counted amongst the users.

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Shefik (Virtually) Travels to South Africa to Host New Video Series for Hip Hop Film Festival
Episodes of the series are available for viewing on-demand via exclusive broadcast on 24/7 Films.

May 31, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival in South Africa. Selected South African filmmakers sit down with Shefik to discuss film, South African politics, and more.

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Shefik Journeys to Italy With Top Film Directors for 'Conversations From the Culture'
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing a successful stop in South Africa.

June 13, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival in Europe. Selected European filmmakers sit down with Shefik in Rome, Italy to discuss film, politics, and more.

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Shefik Journeys to Kenya With Top Film Directors for 'Conversations From the Culture'
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing successful stops in South Africa and Italy.

June 27, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival in Kenya. Selected African filmmakers sit down with Shefik in Nairobi, Kenya to discuss film, politics, and more.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Spotify
Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming subscription service with 286 million users, across 79 markets.

June 28, 2020 Distribution

At Spotify, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Spotify is the most popular global audio streaming subscription service with 286 million users, including 130 million subscribers, across 79 markets.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Apple Podcasts
Apple Podcasts is the best place to discover audio stories that entertain, inform, and inspire.

June 29, 2020 Distribution

At Apple Podcasts, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Use the Apple Podcasts app on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, on your Mac, or on your Apple TV. You can also listen on your Apple Watch.

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Shefik Expands His Syndicated Radio Show to Washington, D.C.
Each episode highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept.

July 2, 2020 Distribution

The nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode is executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Google Podcasts
With Google Podcasts, you can find and listen to the world's podcasts for free.

July 4, 2020 Distribution

At Google Podcasts, media personality Shefik launches audio content from his self-produced multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". You can access the Google Podcasts app on iOS, Android, and Windows. Google Cast is also supported.

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Shefik Expands His Syndicated Radio Show to Garland, Texas
Each episode highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept.

July 4, 2020 Distribution

The nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode is executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik.

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Shefik Celebrates 4-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
The show has amassed over half a million enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 4, 2020 Announcements

Since its debut on July 4, 2016, the nationally syndicated, terrestrial radio show "Shefik presents Invocation", as well as its accompanying website, has won over 40 industry awards. The website serves as a conduit for discussion of the show.

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Shefik Journeys to West Africa With Top Film Directors for 'Conversations From the Culture'
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing successful stops in South Africa, Italy, and Kenya.

July 11, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival in West Africa. Selected African filmmakers sit down with Shefik in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire to discuss film, politics, and more.

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Shefik Expands His Syndicated Radio Show to Hamilton Radio
The show has amassed over half a million enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 11, 2020 Distribution

The nationally syndicated radio show "Shefik presents Invocation" is currently broadcast on 23 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode is executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at Deezer
Deezer works across all your devices, both online and offline, with no listening limits.

July 12, 2020 Distribution

At Deezer, media personality Shefik launches audio content — packaged as a podcast — from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". Deezer is a French online music streaming service with 14 million monthly active users, across 180 countries.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at iHeartRadio
iHeartMedia is the number one audio company in the United States, reaching nine out of 10 Americans every month.

August 2, 2020 Distribution

At iHeartRadio, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". iHeartRadio is available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, including BMW ConnectedDrive, GM Vehicles, Comcast Xfinity X1, and VIZIO.

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Shefik to Conclude 2020 World Tour at Hip Hop Film Festival in New York City
The world tour is well underway, after recently completing stops in South Africa, Italy, Kenya, and West Africa.

August 4, 2020 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "Conversations from the Culture" for Hip Hop Film Festival. Selected filmmakers throughout the world sit down with Shefik in New York City to discuss film, politics, and more.

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Shefik Launches His 'Invocation' Audio Productions at TuneIn
TuneIn is designed with all of your favorite devices in mind to deliver the worlds best listening experience.

August 5, 2020 Distribution

At TuneIn, Shefik launches audio content from his multimedia series, "Shefik presents Invocation". TuneIn has more than 75 million monthly active users. TuneIn is integrated in hundreds of car models, including Mercedes Benz, Volvo, and Tesla.

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Shefik to Moderate LGBTQ+ Discussion With Bruce Cohen, Christopher Donaldson, Peppermint, and Kareem Ferguson
Bruce Cohen is an Academy Award winning producer of film, television, theatre, and live events.

August 6, 2020 Appearances

Sir Shefik Macauley (known mononymously as Shefik) will moderate a Master Cypher titled "LGBTQ+, The Culture & Film". This panel discussion will be a no-holds barred conversation on the politics of being LGBTQ+ in film and in the culture of hip-hop.

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Shefik to Host 46th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas, Texas
Harambee literally means "all pull together" in Swahili, and is also the official motto of Kenya.

October 27, 2020 Appearances

On Saturday, October 31, 2020, media personality Shefik is hosting the 46th Annual Harambee Festival live. The festival is the oldest and largest African-American cultural event in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex of Texas, with over 15,000 in attendance.

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Shefik to Moderate Series of Panels at Hip-Hop Tech Con
The mission is to expose best practices in technology, while accelerating a new breed of entrepreneurs.

October 30, 2020 Appearances

On November 2, 2020, Shefik will be moderating series of panels at Hip-Hop Tech Con. The panels are scheduled to consist of a powerhouse group of industry professionals, including Doctor Dré (Co-Host, "Yo! MTV Raps" and Radio Personality, SiriusXM).

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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 5th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards
Shorty Social Good Awards recognize excellence in the professional social media community.

November 27, 2020 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an official judge for the 5th Annual Shorty Social Good Awards. This year's winners include The Walt Disney Company, ViacomCBS, HBO, IBM Originals, United Nations Foundation, National Geographic, and Global Citizen.

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Charisse Arrington — Photo Credit: Shefik

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September 21, 2016 Knowledge

Charisse Arrington is a R&B singer who was signed to MCA Records in the 1990s. Her biggest success was with the single "Down With This" which peaked in the top twenty of the Billboard Dance singles chart and top five of the Billboard Dance breakout chart.

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Michael Alig: Nobody Should Overdose — Photo Credit: Shefik

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November 2, 2017 Death

Michael Alig is an artist and party promoter, who served almost 17 years in prison for manslaughter. He was a co-founder and ringleader of the Club Kids, a group of New York City clubgoers that became a cultural phenomenon during the 1980s and 1990s.

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Mathew Knowles: Is Education and Knowledge the Same Thing? — Photo Credit: Shefik

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December 14, 2017 Knowledge

Mathew Knowles is best known for being the former manager of Destiny's Child. He also managed his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles. His company, Music World Entertainment, is one of the most renowned, with record sales exceeding 300 million.

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Lacy Darryl Phillips: Take It All With a Grain of Salt — Photo Credit: Shefik

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June 25, 2018 Resilience

Lacy Darryl Phillips has a career in the entertainment industry which spans four decades. He has worked with recording artists, such as Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, Vanessa Williams, Grace Jones, Sheena Easton, Peabo Bryson, CeCe Peniston, and James Ingram.

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Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips: As a Brain Tumor Survivor — Photo Credit: Shefik

Photo Credit: Shefik

June 16, 2018 Resilience

In 2012, Joanne "J-Bird" Phillips founded J-Bird Music for the Arts, with the vision of reviving arts programs by providing much needed equipment, instruments, and resources in order to enrich the lives of youths through arts education.

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