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Shefik and Sweet Savage Return as Hosts for 47th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas, Texas
Harambee is a Kenyan tradition of community self-help events, e.g. fundraising or development activities.

October 27, 2021 Appearances

On Saturday, October 30, 2021, media personality Shefik is hosting the 47th 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 Expands His Syndicated Radio Show to Rock Hill, South Carolina
Each episode highlights one relatable focal point, encompassing a unique thematic concept.

January 19, 2022 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.

Shefik Named Judge for Inaugural Anthem Awards
The Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies, and organizations worldwide.

February 15, 2022 Judging

Shefik has been named a judge for the Inaugural Anthem Awards, where he served alongside judges, from companies such as ViacomCBS, Google, The New York Times, and PBS. Anthem Awards is humbled to honor Dr. Jane Goodall with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Tags: Special Moments · Hallmark Speeches · Leadership · Courage · Culture · HBO Max · UN Foundation · NAACP · Al Jazeera Digital · Mother Jones

Shefik to Moderate Panel Discussion on 'Rise of the NFT'
The convergence of the digital and physical worlds in technology is under development.

February 23, 2022 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is slated to moderate a panel discussion titled "Black Tech Revolution: Rise of the NFT". Join Shefik, as he explores some of today's emerging Black technology and NFT creators — bridging art, culture, and technology.

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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 14th Annual Shorty Awards
What happens on social media can change the world, create new stars, and ignite global movements.

April 9, 2022 Judging

Shefik returns as an official judge for the 14th Annual Shorty Awards. This year's finalists include campaigns by Paramount Pictures, Verizon, Netflix, Nickelodeon, MTV International, Frito Lay North America, WWE, Al Jazeera Digital, UPS, and Mint Mobile.

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Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 26th Annual Webby Awards
The Webby Awards had another record-breaking year for submissions in 2022 with more than 14,000 entries.

April 12, 2022 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 26th Annual Webby Awards. This year's nominees include Apple TV+, Gucci, HBO Max, Google, NASA, Netflix, The Washington Post, Billie Eilish, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, and Questlove.

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Shefik to Speak at Global Broadcast for Ukraine to Benefit UNICEF USA
UNICEF has been in Ukraine for 25 years — and it is on the ground now.

April 13, 2022 Appearances

Ukrainian Institute for Modern Art partners with Virtual Concert Halls to host the event "Helping UNICEF in Ukraine". All funds raised will support emergency and humanitarian aid for Ukrainian families and children suffering from the devastation of war.

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Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 43rd Annual Telly Awards
Founded in 1979, Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens.

June 2, 2022 Judging

Media personality and technology maven Shefik returns as official judge for the 43rd Annual Telly Awards. This year's winners include ViacomCBS, Warner Bros. Worldwide TV Marketing, Sony Music Entertainment, Microsoft, ESPN, and PBS Digital Studios.

Shefik Wins Telly Award in 2022 for PSA to Benefit UNICEF USA
During the video, Shefik performs a heart-felt voice-over, as striking imagery is revealed.

June 2, 2022 Accolades

Philanthropist Sir Shefik Macauley has won a Telly Bronze Award for his video titled "I Stand With the Children of Ukraine: The Cry of a Generation". Produced, directed, and written by Shefik, this is the second Telly Award won by him overall.

Shefik Celebrates 6-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
The radio show has amassed over 900,000 enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 4, 2022 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.

Tags: Syndication Deal · Paul Hampton · Sammy Davis Jr. · Bette Midler · Eddy Arnold · Tom Jones · Merle Haggard · Ricky Nelson · Elvis Presley · Gene Pitney

Shefik and Sweet Savage Return as Hosts for 48th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas, Texas
A full day of exhibits, music performances, and more is planned.

October 28, 2022 Appearances

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, media personality Shefik is hosting the 48th 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.

Tags: Halloween · Harambee · Harambee Dallas · Film Festivals · Hip Hop Film Festival · Harlem Film House · Youth · Dallas, Texas · Dallas-Fort Worth · CR Capers

Shefik Honored by Schneps Media and New York State Assembly at 7th Annual Impact Awards
The award particularly highlighted Shefik's role as Co-Lead of the employee resource group OUT at NBCUniversal.

November 9, 2022 Accolades

Schneps Media hosted the 7th Annual Impact Awards, where media personality and philanthropist Sir Shefik was among the honorees of 2022. Outside of receiving an award from Schneps Media, Shefik also received a citation from New York State Assembly.

Tags: Broadway Sings for Pride · Royal House of Sefwi Obeng-Mim · Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan · Producer · Publisher · Schneps Media · Newspapers · VillageCareMAX · Mission · Harlem Film House

Shefik to Speak at 2023 Royal Blue Ribbon Gala for Human Trafficking Awareness
During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we reaffirm our commitment to protect and empower survivors.

January 26, 2023 Appearances

Bella Levy Foundation will present its Royal Blue Ribbon Gala, aligning the mission statement of the foundation to unite the community and help provide awareness against human trafficking. Shefik is scheduled to speak as a Keynote Speaker during the gala.

Tags: Mistreatment · Entertainment · Unity · Champions of Humanity · champions of humanity · Human Trafficking · Human Trafficking Awareness · Neglected Youths · National Human Trafficking Prevention Month · Young Adults

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 2nd Annual Anthem Awards
Anthem Awards was launched in response to the prevalence social good has taken within the cultural zeitgeist.

February 15, 2023 Judging

Shefik has been named a judge for the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards, where he served alongside judges, from companies such as The Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation, NAACP, GLAAD, Ben & Jerry's, Me Too Movement, The Atlantic, Nike Purpose, Etsy, and Unilever.

Tags: Gloria Steinem · Ben Cohen · Jerry Greenfield · Billy Porter · Gabrielle Giffords · Amanda Gorman · Oleksandra Matviichuk · Quannah Chasinghorse · Abigail Disney · Hamdi Ulukaya

Shefik Returns as Associate Judge for 27th Annual Webby Awards
From the tens of thousands of global entries submitted, fewer than 12% were selected as nominees.

April 4, 2023 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an Associate Judge for the 27th Annual Webby Awards. This year's nominees include Amazon Prime Video, The Walt Disney Company, HBO Max, BBC Creative, Netflix, Esquire Digital, NowThis, Cirque du Soleil, and Paramount+.

Tags: Ogilvy Brasil · BBH London · Creative Artists Agency · Cipriani Wall Street · YouTube · Instagram · TikTok · LG Electronics · Peloton Interactive · HBO Max

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 44th Annual Telly Awards
Telly Awards continues to connect with its audience year round and provide a valuable platform for thought leadership.

May 22, 2023 Judging

Telly Awards, the world's largest honor for video and television across all screens, has announced its 44th annual winners. Winners include Cut + Run, Netflix, Disney Parks, Media.Monks, Paramount, National Geographic Society, and Golden State Warriors.

Tags: Telly Awards · Static · Cut + Run · Netflix · Disney Parks · Media.Monks · Paramount · National Geographic Society · Golden State Warriors · Entertainment

Shefik Celebrates 7-Year Anniversary of His Syndicated Radio Show
The radio show has amassed over 1 million enlightened listeners monthly, and every month the audience increases.

July 4, 2023 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.

Tags: Syndication Deal · Public Radio Exchange · Spotify · Apple Podcasts · Amazon Music · Pandora · Deezer · Google Podcasts · Radio Stations · Profound Meaning

HRH Prince Gharios and Sir Shefik Join Forces With Anna's House to Combat Domestic Violence in Dallas for 12th Annual Gala
A growing army of heroes, who have been victorious enough to make it out alive, are now giving to the cause.

October 6, 2023 Appearances

Shefik has reached a milestone of 30 years, dedicating his mindset, time, efforts, skill sets, and innate resources to the mission of Communities of Tomorrow-DFW. The organization's founder Eva Miles has reached an even greater milestone of 35 years.

Tags: Events · Variety of Programs · Dame Eva Miles · Anna's House Shelter · A Way Out Project · Sovereign Imperial and Royal House of Ghassan · Heroes · Judge Kim Brown · Dallas, Texas · Dallas-Fort Worth

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Shefik Teams With LaShone Law and YWCA to Host 49th Annual Harambee Festival in Dallas
A full day of exhibits, music performances, and more is planned.

October 28, 2023 Appearances

For the 4th consecutive year, media personality Shefik is hosting the 49th 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.

Tags: Live Broadcast · Sponsors · Academics · CR Capers · Harlem Film House · Streaming Services · Charlie Knight · Prevention · Empowerment · YWCA

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards
Shorty Impact Awards is an international awards program dedicated to honoring the most purposeful and impactful work.

November 14, 2023 Judging

Media personality Shefik returns as an official judge for the 8th Annual Shorty Impact Awards. This year's winners include Comic Relief US, UNICEF, MTV, Barbie, GoFundMe, McKinsey, Delta Air Lines, Mastercard, Al Jazeera, Cartoon Network, WWE, and more.

Tags: Alyson Stoner · Kirby Porter · Rollie Williams · Tiffany Yu · Shorty Awards · Meredith O'Connor · Kodie Shane · Junmian Sun · Jamie Feldman · Joseph Arujo

Shefik Reaches Milestone of Over 1 Million Monthly Listeners With His Syndicated Radio Show
"Shefik presents Invocation" is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation.

December 5, 2023 Announcements

As of July 4, 2023, it was 7 years ago that media personality Shefik launched his radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation". Upon deeper analysis of the statistics since March 2023, the radio show has amassed over 1 million enlightened listeners monthly.

Tags: Spotify · Apple Podcasts · Amazon Music · Public Radio Exchange · Pandora · Discussion · Content · Radio Stations · Deezer · Google Podcasts

Shefik Returns as Official Judge for 3rd Annual Anthem Awards
Igniting the spark to encourage all humans to make a substantive and positive change in the world.

January 31, 2024 Judging

Shefik was named a judge for the 3rd Annual Anthem Awards. This year's winners include Matt Damon, Kevin Bacon, Selma Blair, Misty Copeland, ABC News, American Red Cross, BBC Studios, Clinton Foundation, EY, GLAAD, Google, LinkedIn, Paramount, and UNICEF.

Tags: Netflix · Newman's Own Foundation · Nike · Crooked Media · American Psychiatric Association Foundation · Comic Relief US · Mozilla · Matt Damon · Tom's of Maine · Kevin Bacon

Shefik Receives Volunteer Service Award From President Biden for Charity Work in 2022
The United States relies on volunteers investing their time and talent to resolve the most pressing issues of our times.

February 24, 2024 Accolades

The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Shefik has been honored for his charitable work throughout the 2022 fiscal year.

Tags: Harambee · Kenya · Volunteers · Service · President Joe Biden · President of the United States · President's Volunteer Service Award · Community Service · Dallas, Texas · Civic Participation

Shefik Receives 2nd Volunteer Service Award From President Biden for Charity Work in 2023
The United States relies on volunteers investing their time and talent to resolve the most pressing issues of our times.

February 24, 2024 Accolades

The President's Volunteer Service Award recognizes, celebrates, and holds up as role models Americans making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Shefik has been honored for his charitable work throughout the 2023 fiscal year.

Tags: Positive Impact · Community Service · Halloween · Conceptualize · Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center · President Joe Biden · Harambee · President's Volunteer Service Award · Gratitude · Volunteers

Shefik Receives Commission of Kentucky Colonel from Governor Andy Beshear
Kentucky Colonels are considered in Common Law to be aides-de-camp to the Governor.

April 15, 2024 Accolades

Media personality Shefik was bestowed with the commission of Kentucky Colonel from Governor Beshear, for his philanthropic work. Shefik has reached a notable milestone, dedicating decades of mindset and innate resources to the mission of helping others.

Tags: Kentucky · Pope John Paull II · Pope Benedict XVI · Governor Andy Beshear · Winston Churchill · Queen Elizabeth II · President Jimmy Carter · Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels · United States · Commonwealth of Kentucky

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