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Shefik Signs Syndication Deal to Create and Host Radio Show
The radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation.

February 1, 2016 Distribution

Shefik has signed a syndication deal with Syndication Networks Corporation, to create and host a weekly radio show. He also serves as Executive Producer of the radio show.

Tags: LaunchSyndicated Radio ShowTimes SquareRadio ShowNew York City

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Shefik Signs Video Distribution Deal With It's Relevant TV
Shefik's video productions can already be viewed at heavily trafficked locations, such as a 10,000 seat sports arena.

January 30, 2018 Distribution

Shefik has signed a distribution deal with It's Relevant TV, for content he self-produces for broadcast via outlets in 20 states throughout the United States, inclusive of medical offices, car dealerships, restaurants, salons, malls, and sports arenas.

Tags: Video SeriesIt's Relevant TVUnited StatesGermanyEd Massena

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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: EmpowermentPreventionLive BroadcastYWCAStreaming Services

Shefik to Be Honored at 2nd Annual Men of Excellence Awards
Shefik is currently celebrating his 20th anniversary in the professional workforce.

December 15, 2017 Accolades

Media personality and technology maven Shefik is set to be honored at the 2nd Annual Men of Excellence Awards. A total of 35 honorees will be celebrated, which also includes Grammy Award winner and NAACP Image Award nominee Bishop Hezekiah Walker.

Tags: CelebrationCreative ExcellenceExtensive WorkMen of Excellence AwardsCelebrated

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.

Tags: FilmHip Hop Film FestivalCR CapersFilm FestivalsRevolt TV

Shefik to Debut Nationally Syndicated Radio Show on July 4th
Legendary recording artists, such as Dionne Warwick, are scheduled to appear in early episodes of the show.

June 14, 2016 Distribution

After recently signing a syndication deal with Syndication Networks Corporation to create, host, and produce a weekly show for terrestrial radio, media personality Shefik readies to reveal his multifaceted conception on July 4, 2016.

Tags: LegendaryBroadcastingDionne WarwickSyndicationRecording Artists

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.

Tags: KenyaHarambeeYouthCitizens' Committee to Save Our ChildrenSwahili

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Shefik to Host Live Stream for 2019 Spirit of a Woman Awards, Presented by YWCA Yonkers
The keynote speaker is 9-time Emmy Award winner Mary Calvi (First Lady of Yonkers, New York).

March 21, 2019 Appearances

In light of Women's History Month, YWCA Yonkers is honoring extraordinary women, who have paved the way as phenomenal leaders and role models in Yonkers, New York and its surrounding communities. Media personality Shefik will host the event's live stream.

Tags: Yonkers, New YorkSocietyYWCAWestchester County, New YorkAnnual

Shefik to Host Live Stream for Hip Hop Film Festival
Every year, the Hip Hop Film Festival takes place over four days during the first weekend in August.

August 2, 2018 Appearances

Out of over 5,000 festivals in the world, the Hip Hop Film Festival is the only festival to focus on writers, directors, and producers who grew up in the global culture of hip-hop. Shefik will be taking the helm to host the festival's live stream.

Tags: Hip Hop Film FestivalAudioCultureOccupationsWebsite

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Shefik to Host Red Carpet at Miss Fashion Global Competition
A portion of the proceeds from the Pennsylvania state competition will benefit hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.

August 9, 2018 Appearances

Media personality Shefik is slated to host the highly anticipated red carpet at a Miss Fashion Global competition, to be held in Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania. Miss Fashion Global is an international modeling competition.

Tags: Kari E. HolmesPennsylvaniaPocono Manor, PennsylvaniaMiss Fashion Global CompetitionGlobal Competition

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Shefik to Moderate 'Music and Tech' Panel at Brooklyn Tech Week
Sponsors of Brooklyn Tech Week include NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Brooklyn Law School.

November 8, 2019 Appearances

Media personality and technology maven Shefik will moderate a panel titled "New Business of Music and Tech" at Brooklyn Tech Week. Scheduled panelists are high-level executives from iHeartMedia, [istandard], and Paperchain.

Tags: TechnologyCapitalResourcesTechnology MavenBrooklyn Tech Week

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.

Tags: Hip Hop Film FestivalBruce CohenActorsKareem FergusonFilm Directors

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.

Tags: Emerging CreatorsPanelsDevelopmentPanel DiscussionDigital

Shefik to Moderate Panel on Equity and Diversity in Washington, D.C.
Join Shefik and various renowned panelists for a half-day conversation on equity and diversity.

September 30, 2017 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as Moderator at "Equity & Diversity: Community Dialogue", to be held in Washington, D.C. Panelists will share experiences, problem-solve solutions, build existing alliances, while discovering new alliances.

Tags: Panel DiscussionEquityDiscussionsWashington, D.C.Ethnical

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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).

Tags: Panel DiscussionHip-HopNick AdamsDiscussionsJune Archer

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Shefik to Produce and Host New Video Series 'In Our Time' for 247films.tv
Intended as news and politics from the LGBTQIA+ community, the series will provide a unique perspective.

March 12, 2021 Announcements

Sir Shefik is hosting a new video series titled "In Our Time" for streaming platform 247films.tv. Intended as news and politics from the LGBTQIA+ community, the series will provide a unique perspective to current events and its relevancy to the community.

Tags: RelevancyUnique PerspectiveNewsCurrent EventsSir Shefik

Shefik to Speak at 2018 Conference for National African American Drug Policy Coalition
Conference presenters will raise and discuss eliminating implicit bias and unwarranted assumptions.

February 11, 2018 Appearances

Media personality Shefik will serve as a guest speaker at a joint conference co-hosted by the National African American Drug Policy Coalition (NAADPC) with the National Association of African American Studies (NAAAS) and affiliates, held in Dallas, Texas.

Tags: CulturePharmacologyPsychiatryDecriminalizationPsychology

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: Stewards of HumanityEntertainmentNational Human Trafficking Prevention MonthUnityYoung Adults

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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.

Tags: UkraineUNICEFGlobal BroadcastUNICEF USAYouth

Shefik to Speak at Global Tech Meets Fashion Affair Fundraiser
Supporters include New York State Assembly Member N. Nick Perry and New York City Council Member Jumaane D. Williams.

September 23, 2017 Appearances

Global Technology Training Center is hosting a fundraiser, featuring an array of guest speakers, dignitaries, musical performances, and other special activities. Media personality Shefik will serve as a guest speaker at the event, to be held in New York.

Tags: GlobalBrooklyn, New YorkJumaane D. WilliamsTechnologyFashion

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Shefik Wins 2 Communicator Awards for His Syndicated Radio Show
2 Communicator Awards of Excellence

December 13, 2017 Accolades

Communicator Awards is the largest and most competitive awards program honoring creative excellence for communications professionals. Media personality Shefik has won two awards in 2017, at the highest honor that can be bestowed.

Tags: CompetitiveAwards ProgramProfessionalsCommunicator AwardsCommunications

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Shefik Wins 3 AVA Digital Awards in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
1 Platinum, 1 Gold, and 1 Honorable Mention Awards

March 26, 2018 Accolades

AVA Digital Awards recognizes achievement by professionals involved in the concept, direction, and production of media that is part of the evolution of digital communication. Shefik has won three awards in 2018, bringing his grand total to eight overall.

Tags: Laurence JuberChina PressAssociation of Marketing and Communication ProfessionalsPaul McCartneyRob Thomas

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Shefik Wins 3 dotCOMM Awards for His Syndicated Radio Show
2 dotCOMM Platinum Award and 1 dotCOMM Gold Award

October 9, 2017 Accolades

The international competition dotCOMM Awards honors excellence in web creativity and digital communication. Shefik has won a total of three awards in the 2017 competition for his nationally-syndicated terrestrial radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation".

Tags: dotCOMM AwardsInternational CompetitionMichael AligPaul LaurenceSmokey Robinson

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Shefik Wins 3 Hermes Creative Awards in 2018 for His Syndicated Radio Show
Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding work in the industry.

May 24, 2018 Accolades

Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing, and design of emerging technologies. Media personality Shefik has won three awards in 2018, bringing his grand total to nine overall.

Tags: BabyfaceTankMaster PAriana GrandeJaime Foxx

Shefik Wins 3 MarCom Awards for His "Invocation"
1 Platinum and 2 Gold Awards

December 18, 2016 Accolades

Shefik has won three MarCom Awards for his nationally-syndicated radio show, "Shefik presents Invocation". Two MarCom Gold Awards were presented to the radio show itself, and one MarCom Platinum Award was presented to the show's website at invocation.co.

Tags: Sarah DashDr. Laurén LaurinoGerald AlstonM.C. El BeeLove

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