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Ann Nesby is the former lead singer of Sounds of Blackness, a songwriter with credits including hits sung by Patti Labelle and Gladys Knight, plus she co-starred in the 2003 romance musical "The Fighting Temptations" with Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Beyoncé.
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Aptly titled "Shefik presents Invocation", the nationally syndicated radio show is a mesmerizing and thought-provoking journey through musical discovery and appreciation that spans the decades. The show is currently broadcast on over 20 terrestrial radio stations and frequencies throughout the United States. Each one-hour episode, executive-produced and hosted by media personality Shefik, highlights one relatable focal point (chosen by Shefik), along with an accompanying playlist of songs (curated by Shefik), encompassing a unique thematic concept that invigorates the audience with creative impact. Top recording artists, actors, business executives, politicians, community leaders, and other special guests are invited to offer their own commentary on the weekly topic, as a supplement to Shefik's engaging mindset. The radio show's online hub at invocation.co serves as a conduit for discussion of the show, while featuring related videos and auxiliary content. The journey continues right here and everywhere.
Physician and Surgeon
Recording Artist
Former Lead Singer, The Platters
Multi-Platinum Producer
Founder and Executive Director, J-Bird Music for the Arts
2-Time Grammy Award Nominee
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 Nesby in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lula Ann Bennett |
| Also known as | Lula Lee |
| Born | July 24, 1955 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Origin | Joliet, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Gospel, R&B, dance |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
| Labels | Perspective/A&M, Universal Records, It's Time, Child |
| Associated acts | Sounds of Blackness |
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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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N.K. Morton is a singer-songwriter. She wrote songs for Backstreet Boys, Mýa, and Karen Clark-Sheard, worked in television with Chris Rock, and was a featured lead or background vocalist for artists, ranging from Diana Ross to Rakim.
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Tony Lindsay is a producer and director, known for "Where Hearts Lie" (2016). The film features such notable actors as Clifton Powell ("Ray", "Rush Hour", "Next Friday"), Malik Yoba ("Empire", "Why Did I Get Married?"), and Taral Hicks ("A Bronx Tale").
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Augostina Mallous was the reigning Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen 2017 through Miss New Jersey's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program (Miss America's Outstanding Teen).
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In March 2004, Dan Bazile joined the news team at WNYT (a television affiliate of NBC), where he anchors "Weekend Today". Prior to that, he spent several years as an actor and freelance writer before jumping into television news in 1999.
