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Monday MeetingEntretien avec Jacqueline Ngo Mpii - Mme Little AfricaEntretien avec Jacqueline Ngo Mpii, femme noire, créative, maman, et cheffe d’entreprise, fondatrice de Little Africa.Arrivée du Cameroun à l’âge de 10 ans, Jacqueline grandit à Viry-Châtillon, en Essonne, où elle fait face à des difficultés d’intégration. Étiquetée comme « bledarde », elle mettra une décennie à accepter pleinement son identité française, tout en restant fière de ses origines.Passionnée d’histoire, d’art et de culture, elle se tourne vers d...2024-12-303h 11
Africa Fashion TourJacqueline Ngo Mpii, fondatrice de Little AfricaDans cette interview Jacqueline Ngo Mpii, nous raconte son histoire, ses défis et sa vision pour promouvoir la richesse de la culture africaine à Paris et au-delà. À travers ses expériences, elle nous transporte dans un voyage où la culture et l'entrepreneuriat se rencontrent.Aujourd'hui, Little Africa a presque 10 ans. C'est une agence culturelle et touristique qui aide les particuliers, les institutions et les entreprises à se connecter avec le meilleur de la culture africaine depuis Paris et ailleurs dans le monde. Cette interview est l'occasion de revenir sur les débuts de cette aventure entrepre...2024-11-141h 13
WeGoTripRio de Janeiro: Little Africa's Secrets Audio TourFull Version: Rio de Janeiro: Little Africa's Secrets Audio TourDive into the heart of Gamboa with the 'Rio’s Little Africa' In-App Audio Tour, perfect for history enthusiasts eager to experience the cultural depths of Rio de Janeiro’s port area. Guided by the locals' voice, the listener will embark on a solo journey through time, exploring the rich African heritage that permeates the streets of Gamboa. Trace the steps of the past where, centuries ago, African ancestors stepped off ships onto new lands, and discover how their legacy lives on today in the vibrant community of L...2024-04-0100 min
Every HumanDr. View Talks Fire in Little Africa, PHD, and Building Dreamwood to Create Sustainability for CreatorsWelcome back to Every Human, where we tell the stories of thriving creators, entrepreneurs and leaders, with the goal of educating and inspiring every human to create the life they want. In today's episode, we’re speaking with Stevie “Dr. View” Johnson, a producer, DJ, and scholar practitioner from Longview, TX.Dr. View received his doctorate in Higher Education Administration from the University of Oklahoma. Dr. View is the Executive Producer at the multimedia hip-hop movement, Fire in Little Africa, which includes a commemorative album of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre on the iconic Motown/Black Forum record label. He rel...2023-02-1738 min
Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 77: Talking ‘North Tulsa Got Something To Say’ with OilhouseIn this episode Doc and Ali sit down with the legendary Oilhouse hip-hop collective (1st Verse, Surron the 7th, Pade, Doc Free) about their song which is our newest single ‘North Tulsa Got Something To Say’Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast!To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | SpotifyFireInLittleAfrica.com2022-05-191h 08Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 76: Talking 'Young and Free'In this episode, Doc and Ali catch up with the artists behind Fire In Little Africa's "Young And Free." Watch the new 'Young and Free' music video on YouTube.Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast!To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | SpotifyFireInLittleAfrica.com2022-03-2058 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 75: Sam FlowersSam Flowers is an operations assistant for Woody Guthrie Center with deep roots in the Tulsa hip-hop scene. Sam is a historian with a wealth of knowledge about music history, activism and social justice and a deep love for the Tulsa hip-hop community. He has been an ambassador for Fire in Little Africa throughout 2021, educating guests of the Woody Guthrie Center and sharing his passion for the project with hundreds of people.In this episode Doc and Ali catch up with Sam to discuss his work, his passion for music, history and community, and his experience with...2021-12-201h 38Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 74: Atoria JAtori J is a stylist and creative entrepreneur from Tulsa. She has served as the primary stylist for Fire in Little Africa music videos, photo shoots and more. She is a NY Times published fashion stylist and works as an independent stylist in Tulsa through her company Atoria J Styling.In this episode Doc and Ali chat with Atoria about her experiences working with FILA artists throughout 2021 and her journey as a personal stylist.Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast!To learn more about Fire In Little...2021-12-091h 23Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 73: Nanci FletcherNanci Fletcher is a singer from Brooklyn, NY. Nanci is known as the ‘songbird of Death Row Records’, and appeared on Dr. Dre’s ‘Keep Their Heads Ringing’ and has worked with the likes of Tupac, Snoop Dogg, ice Cube, Warren G and more. She appears on our new single and video ‘Party Plane’ featuring Steph Simon, Dialtone and Charlie Wilson.In this episode Doc and Ali catch up with Nanci on Zoom to talk about her incredible role in hip-hop history, her family ties with St. Domonick and her work on ‘Party Plane’.Subscribe and leave us a rev...2021-11-111h 17Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 71: Quraysh Ali LansanaQuraysh Ali Lansana is an award-winning poet, author, educator and entrepreneur from Enid, OK. He earned his MFA from New York University and has published numerous poetry books and articles. He is the creator of TriCity Collective, an organization that creates media content and educational materials focused on social justice and creative expression. Quraysh and his team developed the Fire in Little Africa educational curriculum, which will begin rolling out into schools this fall.In this episode, Quraysh sits down with Doc and Ali to talk about his origin story, the Fire In Little Africa curriculum and...2021-10-051h 23
Fireside with Dr. ViewThe Power of Language with The Conscious LeeIn this episode, Dr. View sits down with The Conscious Lee to discuss his role with the Fire In Little Africa curriculum, his roots in debate and how he sees the world today.
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FireInLittleAfrica.com2021-10-0157 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 70: FivishFivish is a photographer and entrepreneur from Tulsa. He's the lead photographer for Fire In Little Africa and has numerous other projects ongoing in Tulsa. He took every FILA artist portrait and countless other shots from throughout the project. In this episode, Fivish sits down with Doc and Ali to discuss his experience with FILA, how he got started in photography and a lot more. Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast!To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | SpotifyFireInLittleAfrica.co...2021-09-2857 min
Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 69: Lawrence LeonLawrence Leon is a rapper, singer and entrepreneur from Tulsa. A Tulsa-native, Lawrence spent time living in Atlanta but moved back shortly before #FireInLittleAfrica. Thus far in 2021 he has released two singles - Eeriversible and Pallas - with more singles on the way. He appears on the Fire in Little Africa song ‘Regardless’ featuring Young DV and Jacobi Ryan.In this episode, Ali and Doc chat with Lawrence about his experience with the Fire In Little Africa album, his friendship with Steph Simon, his journey in Atlanta and a lot more. He also explains the spelling for his...2021-08-031h 33Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 68: PapaPapa is a producer, rapper and entrepreneur from North Tulsa, now based in Virginia. One of the OG’s of Tulsa hip-hop, Papa has been involved with the scene for over a decade. As a producer he made multiple records on @stephxsimon ‘Born on Black Wall Street’ and ‘Visions From the Tisdale’ and @tonesbeach ‘Oasis’ and ‘Intellectual Property’; and he is a favorite producer among many other FILA artists. On the #FireInLittleAfrica album Papa co-produced ‘Party Plane’ and makes a rare appearance as a rapper on the first verse of ‘Brunch at the Brady’.In this episode, Doc and Ali talk to Papa a...2021-07-271h 44Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 67: Sterling MatthewsSterling Matthews is a poet, author, teacher and entrepreneur from Tulsa. Known for his incredible written poetry and vocal performance, Sterling has for years been a collaborator with FILA artists like Omaley B, Jerica, and Steph Simon. He appears on the #FireInLittleAfrica song ‘Drowning’.In this episode, Doc and Ali talk to Sterling about his origin story of becoming a spoken word artist, his contributions to Fire In Little Africa and his thoughts on the fight for reparations. They all also dig into his family’s history on Greenwood as well as his personal definition for “Everything Is Us.”2021-07-201h 41Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 66: Jacobi RyanJacobi Ryan is a rapper, graphic designer, podcaster and entrepreneur from Lawton, OK. Known as one of the most respected artists in Oklahoma, Jacobi is a frequent collaborator of multiple #FireInLittleAfrica artists and a member of @drview1’s #TheSpaceProgram. He appears on the #FireInLittleAfrica song ‘Regardless’.In this episode, Doc and Ali talk to Jacobi about his experience with the Fire In Little Africa album as well as his upcoming project. They also discuss the fight for reparations, education around the Tulsa Race Massacre and much more. Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to suppo...2021-07-131h 25Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 65: Tea RushTea Rush is a singer and entrepreneur from Tulsa. She is the creator of Rush Fest, her signature R&B festival which returns THIS WEEKEND to @four.seven.three. She is also the creator of Mi Tea Lounge which sells herbal tea and natural beauty products at a variety of Tulsa retailers. She appears on the #FireInLittleAfrica song ‘Creme of the Crop’.In this episode Doc and Ali catch up with Tea Rush to talk about what people can expect from Rush Fest this weekend, her experiences with #FireInLittleAfrica, and her many entrepreneurial pursuits.Subscribe and...2021-07-061h 23
Fireside with Dr. ViewJustice For Greenwood with Dr. Tiffany CrutcherDr. Tiffany Crutcher is a community leader and justice advocate in Tulsa. She founded the Terence Crutcher Foundation after her twin brother was murdered by Tulsa police in 2016.
In this episode, Dr. Crutcher connects with Dr. View to discuss Greenwood, the fight for reparations, her thoughts on Fire In Little Africa and much more.
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FireInLittleAfrica.com2021-07-021h 00Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 64: TizziTizzi is a singer, rapper, actress and entrepreneur from Tulsa. Known as one of Tulsa’s brightest stars, Tizzi has released a string of singles as a singer/rapper in addition to modeling, acting and other creative forms. This Saturday, July 3rd she will be holding a special event called the Know Why Affair. She appears on the #FireInLittleAfrica song ‘Creme of the Crop’.In this episode Doc and Ali catch up with Tizzi to talk about all things #FireInLittleAfrica, her upcoming music video and album, and her relationship with Kanye West.Subscribe and leave us a r...2021-06-2954 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 63: Tony Foster Jr.Tony Foster Jr. is a singer, songwriter and entrepreneur from Oklahoma City. He is featured on FILA songs ‘Our World’, ‘Soul Glow’ and ‘Top Down’.In this episode, he connects with Doc and Ali to discuss Fire In Little Africa, his music career, his thoughts on reparations and a lot more. Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast!To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | SpotifyFireInLittleAfrica.com2021-06-221h 23Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 62: Talking "Elevator" with Steph Simon, Hakeem Eli’Juwon and 2peeceOn this episode of the Fire In Little Africa podcast, Doc and Ali sit down with Steph, Hakeem and 2peece to discuss all things ELEVATOR. They dig into the meaning of the song including dissecting the lyrics and how the song was made. They also discuss the details of the video shoot and the motivation for making it the lead track on the album.You can watch the music video for ELEVATOR here.Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast!To learn more about Fire In Little Africa...2021-06-111h 08
Songwriters & Tour RidersFire In Little AfricaDuring segregation, North Tulsa and Greenwood was primarily Black and was called Little Africa. But it was home to one of the most prosperous Black communities in history, Black Wall Street.On May 31 and June 1, 1921, a white mob with the support of local law enforcement attacked, burning dozens of homes and buildings and killing an estimated 300 people.Now 100 years later, a collective of Oklahoma hip-hop artists have released a commemorative project via Motown Records and Black Forum titled Fire in Little Africa.Combining the talents of more than 40 different artists, rappers, poets, and...2021-06-031h 00Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 61: Greg Robinson II ReturnsGreg Robinson II is an activist and community leader from Tulsa. In this episode, he sits down with Ali and Doc to recap the events of this weekend as Tulsa reached the 100 year anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. They also talk about Greg’s favorite tracks from Fire In Little Africa, the fight for reparations, and share ideas about where activism in Tulsa goes from here.JusticeForGreenwood.orgSubscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast!To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Sp...2021-06-021h 12Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 60: Am're FordAm're Ford is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, performer, teacher and consultant. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Master of Music in Music Composition from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Am’re serves at the musical director for the #FireInLittleAfrica live show, and the arranger and conductor for the Dr View (IN) Visible Man live performance.In this episode, Doc and Ali chat with Am’re about his work with #FireInLittleAfrica at the intersection of classic music and hip-hop. They discuss his contributions to the FILA song...2021-05-251h 04Fireside with Dr. ViewBorn on Black Tech Street with Tyrance BillingsleyIn this episode of Fireside, Dr. View talks with the founder of Black Tech Street, Tyrance Billingsley. They discuss the mission behind Black Tech Street, as well as how its future intersects with Fire in Little Africa. Tyrance also gives insight on the Justice for Greenwood movement and the upcoming centennial.
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FireInLittleAfrica.com2021-05-211h 03Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 59: XanvasXanvas is a producer, engineer and singer from Tulsa. A member of the World45 collective, X is known as one of the top producers on the town. He produced four tracks on our upcoming Motown records debut: City of Dreams, Drowning, P.O.D., and Brunch at the Brady. His new project with St. Domonick ‘New Jim City’ dropped Friday May 14 on all streaming platforms.In this episode Doc and Ali catch up with Xanvas to see how he is feeling less than two weeks away from the release of #FireInLittleAfrica. They get his take on the lege...2021-05-181h 29Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 58: Talking "Shining" with Steph Simon, Dialtone, Ayilla and JericaOn May 7, we released the lead single and video for ‘SHINING’ from our album out later this year on Motown/Black Forum records. The song features Steph Simon, Dialtone, Ayilla and Jerica; and is produced by Dr. View.On this special episode of the FILA podcast, Doc and Ali sit down with Steph, Tone, Ayilla and Jerica to discuss all things SHINING. They dig into the full backstory on the song including dissecting the lyrics, when and how the song was made, and of course the incredible music video by Boomintree.Subscribe and leave us a re...2021-05-111h 04Fireside with Dr. ViewReporting Live From Black Wall Street with Nehemiah FrankIn this episode of Fireside, Dr. View sits down with the editor of the Black Wall Street Times, Nehemiah Frank. They discuss Nehemiah’s journey to Tulsa and how the Black Wall Street Times was started. Nehemiah also gives some insight into the special BWST Greenwood 100 Magazine, which is set to be published on May 27.
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FireInLittleAfrica.com2021-05-0756 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 57: CreoCreo is a rapper, singer and entrepreneur from North Tulsa. A self-described ‘astral body sent to earth to help people feel love’, Creo defies genre labels with his progressive hip-hop sounds. Creo is a member of the BlaXcdanna Mafia artist collective and the owner of BlaXc Wave Music, his independent record label.In this episode Doc and Ali connect with Creo to get his perspective on everything from music to the metaphysical. They discuss his FILA song ‘Watchu On’ with PWAP and other songs he worked on during the FILA sessions. And they go deep on the new proj...2021-05-041h 24Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 56: Everything Is UsOn this episode of the Fire In Little Africa podcast, we curated some of our favorite answers to our final question each week: “What does 'Everything is us' mean to you?” We hope you enjoy this change of pace, and Doc & Ali will be back with our regular format next week.Here's timestamps for each guest: Steph Simon (1:00) Verse (5:05) Greg Robinson II (6:36) Damion Shade (8:43) Parris Chariz (11:21) Jerica (12:03) Sneak the Poet (16:16) Suarez Republic (19:14) Dr. Tiffany Crutcher (22:01) Combsy (24:08) Doc Free (26:13) Kojo Asamoa-Caesar (27:58) Surron the 7th (32:08) MC...2021-04-271h 00Fireside with Dr. ViewAncestors of the Past and Future with Yvette Noel-SchureIn this episode, Dr. View sits down with our publicist Yvette Noel-Schure, an absolute music industry legend most known for her work with Prince, Mariah Carey, Destiny’s Child and Beyonce. They discuss her role in telling the #FireInLittleAfrica story to the world and much more.
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FireInLittleAfrica.com2021-04-231h 16Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 55: PadePade is a videographer, rapper and entrepreneur from North Tulsa. A member of Tulsa’s legendary Oilhouse Collective, Pade is one of the true OG’s of Tulsa hip-hop. These days he is more often found behind the camera than on the mic, but he still drops bars when he needs to (including on the #FireInLittleAfrica album cut ‘North Tulsa Got Something to Say’). He is also the founder of Tulsa’s favorite beverage company #PadeTea and the CLTRE video network.In this episode Doc and Ali connect with Pade to discuss his perspective on #FireInLittleAfrica as both a vid...2021-04-201h 21Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 54: Omaley BOmaley B is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and entrepreneur from North Tulsa. A true Black Wall Street business owner, Omaley runs a music school in the Historic Greenwood district in addition to stock trading and various other endeavors. His album ‘Unsung 1921’ is a classic in the Town, and one of the first albums to directly address the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre with music.In this episode Doc and Ali connect with the Tulsa legend to discuss Fire In Little Africa and his many other creative and business pursuits. They discuss the importance of community and the role it play...2021-04-131h 35Fireside with Dr. ViewFrom The Town to Motown with Ethiopia HabtemariamIn this episode, Dr. View was honored to sit down with none other than the Chairwoman of Motown Records herself, Ethiopia Habtemariam. They discuss our partnership with Motown and Black Forum, her experience growing up in the music industry and she shares her thoughts on the music she has heard from our album, out May 28.
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To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Spotify2021-04-0959 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 53: Dr. View and Chris DavisDr. View and Chris Davis are co-executive producers for Fire in Little Africa, along with Steph Simon, Dialtone and St. Domonick. View is a producer, DJ, educator and community organizer originally from Longview, TX. He is the manager of Diversity and Education outreach at Woody Guthrie Center and received the 2019 Bobby Wright Dissertation of the Year Award for the Association for the Study of Higher Education.Chris Davis is an entrepreneur and artist manager who serves as FILA director of marketing and communications. A graduate of Carver Middle School, Booker T. Washington High School and the University...2021-04-062h 17Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 52: Jacc SpadeJacc Spade is a producer, mixing engineer and entrepreneur from North Tulsa. Known as one of the most respected engineers in the game and an all around legend in Tulsa, Jacc Spade has been running his own studio since the earliest days of the Tulsa hip-hop scene. He has mixed countless classic Tulsa hip-hop records, most recently Dr. View’s (In) Visible Man, Dredastacca - Voice of the Trap 2, and of course Fire in Little Africa.In this episode, Ali and Doc catch up with Jacc Spade on Zoom for a deep dive into the Fire In Li...2021-03-301h 15Fireside with Dr. ViewThe Real Black Wall Street with Kristi WilliamsFireside with Dr. View is a podcast featuring Fire in Little Africa Executive Director Stevie ‘Dr. View’ Johnson, PhD, in conversation with thought leaders in activism, academia and culture centered on the movement behind the Fire in Little Africa music.
Kristi Williams is the co-owner of the Real Black Wall Street Tour and is a community activist in Tulsa. For this episode, she spoke with Dr. View about a variety of topics, including: Fire in Little Africa's potential impact, her thoughts on activism, the Justice for Greenwood lawsuit and much more.
Follow Kristi Williams on Twit...2021-03-261h 15Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 51: Felix Jones and Steph SimonFelix Jones II is a former Dallas Cowboys first round draft pick running back, and current owner of the Skyline Mansion and co-owner of Skyline Star records with #FireInLittleAfrica co-executive producer Steph Simon. Felix graduated from Booker T. Washington High School before playing for the Arkansas Razorbacks and then entering the NFL. The Skyline Mansion is the former Brady Mansion — in 1921 it was the home of Tate Brady who was once viewed as a founding father of Tulsa before being outed as a KKK leader who helped orchestrate the Tulsa Race Massacre.In this episode, Ali and Do...2021-03-231h 31Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 50: Ali ShawAli Shaw is the Production Director for Perry Broadcasting’s KJMM-FM & KGTO-FM as well as On-Air Personality and host of The Weekend Rewind with Ali Shaw Saturday mornings on 105.3 KJamz. She is an Associate Producer for Focus: Black Oklahoma, and FILA podcast co-host affectionately known as ‘Mama Tulsa’. In addition to hosting our podcast, Ali is a member of our community engagement team and works individually with several FILA artists.In this episode we celebrate episode 50 (!) of the FILA podcast by turning the tables on Ali for a special episode in which she is interviewed by Doc Free a...2021-03-161h 37Fireside with Dr. ViewThe South Still Got Something to Say with Dr. Regina BradleyFireside with Dr. View is a podcast featuring Fire in Little Africa Executive Director Stevie ‘Dr. View’ Johnson, PhD, in conversation with thought leaders in activism, academia and culture centered on the movement behind the Fire in Little Africa music.
In this episode, Dr. View connects via Zoom with hip-hop scholar Regina Bradley, PhD, to discuss The South, reclaiming narratives and being ‘ancestor approved’. Dr. Bradley is an alumna Nasir Jones HipHop Fellow at Harvard University, Assistant Professor of English and African Diaspora Studies at Kennesaw State University, and co-host of the critically acclaimed southern hip hop podcast...2021-03-1259 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 49: MedisinMedisin is a producer, engineer, singer, musician and songwriter from Tulsa, now based in Miami, FL. He has released an impressive body of work as a solo artist, like 2018’s 539 / 918, in addition to mixing and mastering albums like Steph Simon’s ‘Born on Black Wall Street’ and Parris Chariz ‘2045’. He is one of the mixing engineers for the #FireInLittleAfrica album.Fresh off their first listens to the album, Doc and Ali connect with Medisin to discuss their favorite songs and hear his perspective as a mixing engineer. They discuss his perspective on the Tulsa hip-hop scene and how much has...2021-03-091h 23Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 48: Serae AvanceSerae Avance is a photographer, visual artist, creative director and entrepreneur from Tulsa. Known as one of the most talented creative professionals in the Town, Serae is involved with a variety of projects outside of being an official FILA photographer and social media manager. She created the Oklahoma Fashion District Network, the Creative Souls Collective and the Empower Her event series. Later this month Serae’s work will be featured in a new exhibit at Philbrook Museum titled Views of Greenwood.In this episode, Doc and Ali connect with Serae and get her unique perspective documenting the hi...2021-03-021h 35Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 1 of Fireside with Dr. View: Victor LuckersonFireside with Dr. View is a podcast featuring Fire in Little Africa Executive Director Stevie ‘Dr. View’ Johnson, PhD, in conversation with national leaders in activism, academia and culture centered on the movement behind the Fire in Little Africa music. Fire in Little Africa is a multimedia hip-hop project inspired by Black Wall Street in Tulsa, OK presented by The Woody Guthrie Center and Bob Dylan Center®.In this first episode, Dr. View sits down with renowned journalist Victor Luckerson to talk Justice for Greenwood, the search for mass graves and more. Victor’s work about Tulsa has bee...2021-02-261h 01Fireside with Dr. ViewGiving agency to Greenwood with Victor LuckersonIn this episode, Dr. View sits down with renowned journalist Victor Luckerson to talk Justice for Greenwood, the search for mass graves and more. Victor’s work about Tulsa has been featured on The Ringer, The New Yorker and numerous other national platforms. Early last year, Victor moved to Tulsa to cover the events leading up to the Tulsa Race Massacre centennial and has written extensively about current events in Tulsa and the history of Greenwood in his great newsletter, Run it Back.
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...2021-02-261h 01Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 47: Ausha LaColeAusha LaCole is a singer and songwriter from Tulsa. Despite being on the scene for a relatively short period of time, Ausha has quickly built a reputation as one of the top R&B vocalists in the state. Earlier this month she dropped her debut EP ‘Spent’ which is available on all streaming services.In this episode, Doc and Ali connect with Ausha via Zoom to talk about her East Tulsa upbringing and finding her true voice. She shares her spiritual outlook and talks about her process of learning to know and love herself. And she shares her...2021-02-231h 21Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 46: K.O.K.O. is a rapper and singer originally from Enid, OK now based in Oklahoma City. The self-proclaimed ‘Illest Bitch Alive’ has dropped 3 albums since 2018 creating significant buzz in the OKC hip-hop scene. Her most recent project ‘In The MeanTime’ dropped earlier this month and features Jabee, Bambi and more.In this episode Doc and Ali sit down with K.O. to talk about her role on Fire In Little Africa and Tulsa's hip-hop scene in general. They talk about how her upbringing in Enid and pervasive sense of spirituality impact her artistry. And they discuss her creative...2021-02-161h 09Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 45: Venita CooperVenita Cooper is an entrepreneur who owns Silhouette Sneakers & Art in the heart of the Greenwood district. ‘Coop’ has been a staple in the Tulsa hip-hop and art communities since her store opened, and it continues to be an important space that brings people together.In this episode, Doc and Ali catch up with Coop via Zoom to talk about everything music, sneakers and culture. They discuss the important intersection of sneakers and hip-hop, and what it means to her to have her store in the heart of Greenwood. And they discuss #FireInLittleAfrica and what she hopes the...2021-02-091h 16Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 44: Thomas Who?Thomas Who? Is a rapper and entrepreneur from East Oklahoma City. Known as one of the top spitters in Oklahoma, Thomas is currently in the middle of his ‘Who’s Day’ campaign — releasing new music every Tuesday in 2021. He is also a member of The Space Program collective and was featured heavily on Dr. View’s 2020 album (In) Visible Man.In this episode, Thomas Who? connects with Doc and Ali via Zoom to discuss his role in Fire In Little Africa and some of the songs he worked on for the album. They examine the power behind his philos...2021-02-021h 03Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 43: Yung QwanYung Qwan is a rapper, singer and entrepreneur from North Tulsa. Qwan was recently named the 2020 ‘Best New Artist’ by Indy Pot Media. His most recent project ‘Iamyungqwan’ was released last fall on all major streaming services.In this episode, Yung Qwan connects with Doc and Ali via zoom to discuss his journey as an artist and what it means to him to be included on #FireInLittleAfrica. He talks about growing up in North Tulsa and how that molded him into the man and artist he is today. And he discusses his relationship with FILA artists like Steph Si...2021-01-261h 21Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 42: Pharoahe MonchPharoah Monch is a rapper from South Jamaica, Queens, NY. Known as one of the dopest underground rappers of the 1990s, Pharoah Monch released three acclaimed projects with the duo Organized Konfusion and has had a prolific solo career since then. Pharoah Monch has collaborated with hip-hop legends like 50 Cent, Mos Def, Black Thought, J Dilla, Ghostface Killah, Talib Kweli and many more.In this episode, Doc and Ali connect with the hip-hop legend via Zoom to get his thoughts on #FireInLittleAfrica, the Tulsa Race Massacre and Black Wallstreet. They discuss the translation of raw emotion to...2021-01-1945 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 41: Written QuinceyWritten Quincey is a spoken word artist, educator, event host, father and entrepreneur.Subscribe and leave us a review on Apple to support the podcast!To learn more about Fire In Little Africa: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | SpotifyFireInLittleAfrica.com2021-01-121h 14Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 40: Phil ArmstrongPhil Armstrong is the project director for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission. In his role, Phil oversees much the the 2021 centennial activities as well as the new Greenwood Rising museum under construction at Archer & Greenwood. During our recording weekend, Phil’s office at the Greenwood Cultural Center was flipped to a recording studio to make songs for the project.In this episode, Phil connects with Ali and Doc to set the tone for what is in store for Tulsa in this historic year. He talks about some of the activities and events that will draw thousands of...2021-01-051h 24Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 39: Buddy RodriguezBuddy Rodriguez is an actor, comedian, host and DJ from Tulsa. Buddy is known as a multi-talented showman in Tulsa, and he is the voice of our podcast intro among many other things. His new weekly show on Tulsa’s OK No. 1 91.1 FM radio airs Saturday nights at 10pm. Buddy is one of the lead actors of the TV series Blerds which is available for streaming on the Tubi TV service.In this episode, Buddy connects with Ali and Doc on Zoom to process everything that was the year 2020 and to look ahead at what is in st...2020-12-292h 39
Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 38: T-MaseT-Mase is a singer, musician, producer, engineer and entrepreneur from Tulsa. A member of Tulsa’s legendary Mason family, T-Mase is a multi talented key player on #FireInLittleAfrica. In 2020 he released three singles on streaming platforms -- DREAM feat. Ray June, NOTICE and No Love. His debut full-length is expected to drop in 2021.
In this episode, T-Mase connects with Doc and Ali to talk about his artist journey and continuing his family’s musical legacy. They discuss his single ‘DREAM’ and his intention to use music to uplift and inspire the next generation. And they discuss the #FireInLi...2020-12-222h 11Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 37: Bezel 365Bezel 365 aka Lucius Porter is an entrepreneur, chef, event host and emcee originally from New Orleans, LA. He is the owner and founder of Leroux Kitchen which is known for authentic cajun and creole cooking and homemade daiquiris. As an artist, Bezel is a member of the World Culture Music collective and his newest single ‘God’s Timing’ is available now on all streaming services.In this episode, Doc and Ali connect with Bezel via Zoom to discuss his journey as an artist and entrepreneur. They go deep on New Orleans culture and trace his path from Louisi...2020-12-152h 11Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 36: Chris The God Mc CainChris The God Mc Cain is a rapper, father and entrepreneur from East Oklahoma City. A major figure in the OKC hip-hop scene for nearly two decades, Chris is one of the most respected hip-hop artists in the city. His new album ‘Arrived’ was released last month and features Steph Simon, Keeng Cut, Grand National, Ray June and more.In this episode, Chris connects with Doc and Ali via Zoom to learn more about his artist journey and creative philosophy. He goes in depth on his experiences growing up on the East side of OKC and discusses a ma...2020-12-081h 45Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 35: Trey ThaxtonTrey Thaxton is an entrepreneur, visual artist and creative director based in Tulsa. Trey is known as one of the dopest graphic designers and visual artists in Tulsa, and oversees the visual branding for #FireInLittleAfrica. His company Goldmill designed the FILA logo and website, as well as our fall clothing collection which is available on our website and at Silhouette. Trey also created the 19&21 Shop which features the popular ‘Greenwood Ave’ clothing brand.In this episode Trey connects with Doc and Ali via Zoom to talk about his role designing the visual brand identity for #FireInLittleAfrica. He disc...2020-12-011h 24Fire In Little Africa PodcastBonus Episode: Fire Fridays - Hakeem Eli'Juwon & St. Domonick X Live at Mercury LoungeEqual parts showcase, live collaboration and residency, ‘Fire Fridays’ is a collaboration featuring some of Tulsa’s top musical talents. Every Friday from October through the end of the 2020, different Fire in Little Africa artists are performing their own catalogs with COMBSY as their backing band LIVE at the Mercury Lounge. Tickets to this very special series of shows can be purchased at MercuryLoungeTulsa.com.This performance took place on Oct. 24, 2020. If you'd like to watch the performance, you can do so on the Fire in Little Africa YouTube channel.Special thanks to Costa Upson at Mer...2020-11-3045 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 34: ShyheimShyheim is a rapper and entrepreneur from North Tulsa. The youngest artist selected to participate in the FILA sessions, Shy Guy has already established himself as a leader in the next generation of Tulsa hip-hop. His debut album ‘Shy Guy: The Midwest Masquerade’ was released last month to universal acclaim and is available on all streaming platforms.In this episode Doc and Ali go deep with Shyheim on his new album’s sonic landscape, lyrical themes and artwork. They talk about the important of being in a hip-hop community and having strong mentors to look up to and le...2020-11-2453 minFire In Little Africa PodcastBonus Episode: Dr. View X Greenwood Art Project (Gilcrease Museum Facebook Live)Fire in LIttle Africa executive producer Stevie ‘Dr View’ Johnson, Phd. chats with Greenwood Art Project Coordinator Jeff Van Hanken in a special Gilcrease Museum Facebook live event. In this dialogue they discuss the Greenwood Art Project and go in depth on the FILA album and recording sessions. Recorded 11/20/2020.You can watch the video version here.2020-11-2352 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 33: Joe & Billy BrunerJoe Bruner is a musician, engineer, producer and entrepreneur from Tulsa. His father, Billy Bruner is a Tulsa singer, musician and Tulsa music legend known as the ‘Prince of Tulsa boogie. Billy Bruner’s single ‘Black Women Smile’ features production by Joe Bruner and a guest verse from Dialtone. Joe Bruner has worked extensively with a long list of FILA artists, and most recently was the recording engineer for Dialtone’s new album ‘Intellectual Property’ available at NoParkingStudios.com.In this episode, Doc and Ali sit down with the Bruner fam for a history lesson on the North Tulsa mu...2020-11-172h 01Fire In Little Africa PodcastBonus Episode: Fire Fridays - Dialtone X COMBSY Live at Mercury LoungeEqual parts showcase, live collaboration and residency, ‘Fire Fridays’ is a collaboration featuring some of Tulsa’s top musical talents. Every Friday from October through the end of the 2020, different Fire in Little Africa artists are performing their own catalogs with COMBSY as their backing band LIVE at the Mercury Lounge. Tickets to this very special series of shows can be purchased at MercuryLoungeTulsa.com.This performance took place on Oct. 16, 2020. If you'd like to watch the performance, you can do so on the Fire in Little Africa YouTube channel.Special thanks to Costa Upson at Mer...2020-11-1337 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 32: m.Em.E. aka Mr. Burns aka Earl Hazard is a rapper, singer, photographer and entrepreneur based in Tulsa. Originally from Tallulah, LA, Burns is known as one of the Town’s top emcees and one of Tulsa hip-hop’s original pioneers. His new project ‘Birdie Tape’ was released last month and is available on his Bandcamp at thinkiknowhomeis.bandcamp.com.In this episode, Burns sits down with Doc and Ali to discuss his body of work, his mental health journey and his creative philosophy. Burns shares stories about his meetings with hip-hop royalty like Rakim and MF DOOM and...2020-11-102h 10Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 31: M.C.M.C. is a rapper and entrepreneur based in Tulsa. A member of the World 45 collective, M.C. was first known for his Town Apparel clothing brand (though he has since parted ways with the company.) His new project ‘It Is What It Is’ dropped last month and features Young Sentro and Parris Chariz. M.C. is set to perform with COMBSY for #FireFridays on November 6th, 2020.In this episode, Doc and Ali chat at length with M.C. and get his take on everything from #Election2020 to the importance of tapping into your creativity. They discuss the...2020-11-032h 10Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 30: Surron the 7thSurron the 7th is a rapper and entrepreneur based in Tulsa. One of the original members of the Oilhouse collective, Surron has been active in the Tulsa hip-hop scene for nearly a decade. This month he released a new project called ‘Send Prayers’ which is available for $7 on his website isartaudible.com.In this episode, Doc and Ali go deep with Surron on his origin story and the evolution of Tulsa culture over the past 10 years. They discuss his vision with his new website and merch launch and why most of his music is not accessible on stre...2020-10-271h 51Fire In Little Africa PodcastBonus Episode: Fire Fridays - 1st Verse X COMBSY Live at Mercury LoungeEqual parts showcase, live collaboration and residency, ‘Fire Fridays’ is a collaboration featuring some of Tulsa’s top musical talents. Every Friday from October through the end of the 2020, different Fire in Little Africa artists are performing their own catalogs with COMBSY as their backing band LIVE at the Mercury Lounge. Tickets to this very special series of shows can be purchased at MercuryLoungeTulsa.com.This performance took place on Oct. 9, 2020. If you'd like to watch the performance, you can do on the Fire In Little Africa YouTube channel.Special thanks to Costa Upson at Mercur...2020-10-2345 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 29: Kojo Asamoa-CaesarKojo Asamoa-Caesar is a husband, father, son of immigrants, and educator who is the Democratic nominee for United States Congress in Oklahoma’s District 1. Kojo is the first Black nominee from OK-1, and the first ever Ghanaian-American nominated for United States Congress. After graduating from law school in 2013, Kojo moved to Tulsa with Teach for America and taught kindergarten and third grade before becoming the founding principal of Greenwood Leadership Academy in 2017. Earlier this year Kojo’s wife Onikah opened Fulton Street Books & Coffee, and the couple welcomed their first daughter, Hadassah Eden, into the world.In this...2020-10-201h 23Fire In Little Africa PodcastBonus Episode: Fire Fridays - Steph Simon X COMBSY Live at Mercury LoungeEqual parts showcase, live collaboration and residency, ‘Fire Fridays’ is a collaboration featuring some of Tulsa’s top musical talents. Every Friday from October through the end of the 2020, different Fire in Little Africa artists are performing their own catalogs with COMBSY as their backing band LIVE at the Mercury Lounge. Tickets to this very special series of shows can be purchased at MercuryLoungeTulsa.com.Special thanks to Costa Upson at Mercury Lounge for running sound for Fire Fridays.If you want to watch the performance, you can do so here on the Fire In Little...2020-10-1941 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 28: Doc FreeDoc Free is a rapper, DJ and FILA Podcast host who has played a pivotal role in the development of the Tulsa hip-hop scene over the past 10 years. He is a member of the Oilhouse collective and was among the first artists in Tulsa to perform at venues like Soundpony. Doc is a member of Clean Hands and is the host and co-founder of Lessons in Fresh, a monthly party that celebrates the 4 elements of hip-hop. He currently has weekly DJ residencies at Heirloom Rustic Ales and Cellar Dweller.In this special episode, Malimotives joins Ali Shaw...2020-10-132h 10Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 27: Chris CombsChris Combs is a guitarist, composer and entrepreneur who has been a staple in the Tulsa music scene for the past two decades. Chris was a member of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey, a legendary band that achieved significant success locally and nationally in the early 2000s. His current band COMBSY is known as some of Tulsa’s best musicians and for our #FireFridays series they are playing with a different FILA artist every Friday night until the end of the year at Mercury Lounge.In this episode, Doc and Ali go deep with Chris on the history of...2020-10-061h 23Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 26: 2Peece2Peece is a producer, songwriter and entrepreneur from Tulsa. Known as one of the most prolific producers in Tulsa, 2peece has produced tracks for dozens of Tulsa rappers, including Steph Simon, St. Domonick, Jarry Manna, Keezy Kuts, Ayilla, Tizzi and more. In addition to working with local artists, 2Peece and his father started a company called Music Man licensing music to score TV shows and films. 2Peece’s debut self-released project ‘Sometime in June’ hits streaming Wednesday, Sept. 30.In this episode Ali and Doc link go deep with 2Peece to learn how he became one of Tulsa’s elite...2020-09-291h 44Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 25: Jarry MannaJarry Manna is a rapper, singer, animator and entrepreneur from Tulsa. Jarry’s brand of new wave clean hip-hop has amassed him a significant fanbase. He averages over 30,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and last year released three projects in the ‘Legends of a Lotus Waver’ series. When he’s not making music, Jarry is an incredibly talented animator and recently did the visual for the St. Domonick x Dr View track ‘Dopeman’. Jarry is also the co-founder of hip-hop news company Indy Pot.In this episode Ali and Doc link with Jarry for a long and wide-ranging conversation...2020-09-222h 05Fire In Little Africa PodcastBonus Episode: Breakout Fest 2020 - Fire in Little Africa PanelRecently, Fire In Little Africa was asked to participate in a virtual event called Breakout Fest, which was a really dope gathering of creatives all over the country sharing and connecting in a virtual space. As a part of that event, our own Doc Free hosted a panel conversation about Fire In Little Africa, featuring Damion Shade, First Verse, Jerica Wortham and Dr. View. If you'd like to watch the video version of this discussion, you can do so here on the Fire In Little Africa Youtube channel. Subscribe and leave us a review on Ap...2020-09-181h 10Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 24: Young DVYoung DV is a rapper and entrepreneur from Tulsa. Known for his deep voice and lyricism, DV has been a fixture of the Tulsa hip-hop scene since 2013. A member of the World Culture Music collective, DV’s 2019 album Cheyenne Park Radio solidified him as one of the town’s top emcees and he has only kept his foot on the gas since that release. Already in 2020 he has released two full-length projects on streaming services, No Pressure and We Just Livin’, and his new project Landshark hits streaming this Friday, Sept. 18.In this episode, DV meets up with D...2020-09-151h 09Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 23: Ray JuneRay June is a rapper, singer, entrepreneur from Oklahoma City. While his music is a progressive blend of rap and r&b, Ray makes his mark on Oklahoma City community with more than just the music. His non-profit Swat Meet Inc. creates programs for kids in the areas of music production, educational development, recreational development and more.In this episode Ray connects with Doc and Ali via Zoom to discuss his journey as an artist and entrepreneur. They discuss the impact his non-profit is having in the OKC area, and how he uses his music as a...2020-09-081h 14Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 22: Dr. Tiffany CrutcherDr. Tiffany Crutcher is a community leader and justice advocate who served as the senior campaign advisor for the Greg Robinson for Tulsa Mayor campaign. Dr. Crutcher founded the Terence Crutcher Foundation after her twin brother was murdered by Tulsa police in 2016. The mission of the Terence Crutcher Foundation is “to engage the community, law enforcement, and policymakers in creating and sustaining an approach to prevent, identify and address issues of inequity pertaining to minority communities in Tulsa, Oklahoma and around the country.”In this episode, Dr. Crutcher chats with Ali and Doc about the Greg Robinson mayo...2020-09-011h 15Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 21: Keezy KutsKeezy Kuts is a rapper, father and entrepreneur from Tulsa. Keezy is also known as Kusher T. Washington and celebrates his love of cannabis in his music, like his 2018 album ‘Meet the Kushers’. He co-founded hip-hop news outlet Indy Pot Media and in 2020 opened his flagship independent barbershop, Keezy’s Pit Stop.In this episode Keezy chats with Doc and Ali about launching his barbershop business during the pandemic and embodying the Black Wall Street mindset by creating independent businesses and showing support for #BlackOwned. They also discuss his health journey which includes weight loss and an extend...2020-08-251h 27Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 20: Yoh PhillipsYoh Phillips is one of the most talented and well-respected hip-hop journalists in the game. He is a senior writer for @DjBooth, co-host of the Sumn’ to Say podcast and the author of ‘The Best Damn Hip-Hop Writing: The Book of Yoh’. He visited Tulsa in March for our recording sessions and wrote about his experience in a DJ Booth article: “A New Black Consciousness: Is There Music for the Hashtag?”For episode 20, we wanted to do something special so we sat down with Yoh for an extended conversation about the music industry, hip-hop and all the ways the w...2020-08-182h 41Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 19: Krisheena Suarez & iamDESDavonte and Krisheena Suarez are a multi-talented married couple who comprise the Suarez Inspired Republic label. Known as one of the top vocal talents in Tulsa, Krisheena studied musical theater and opera at TU and just released her debut R&B project ‘T.Y.S.’ on streaming platforms last month. Davonte aka iamDES is a rapper and entrepreneur originally from Los Angeles known for weaving nostalgia and pop culture references into his music, as on his 2018 album Saturday Morning Cartoons & a Box of Cereal.In this episode Doc and Ali chat with Krisheena and Des via zoom abou...2020-08-111h 27Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 18: Sneak the PoetSneak the Poet is a filmmaker, rapper, actor and entrepreneur from North Tulsa. Sneak spends most of his time behind the camera documenting the Tulsa hip-hop scene and shooting music videos, including on the #FireInLittleAfrica documentary team. After studying film at The University of Tulsa, Sneak delved into music and released his debut album ‘88 Musik’ in 2016.In this episode we get into the story of how Sneak went from being a poet and actor from North Tulsa to a filmmaker and rapper. We discuss the influence of eastern spirituality and art on his music and Sneak and Doc...2020-08-041h 33Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 17: Jerica WorthamJerica Wortham is a spoken word artist, author, entrepreneur and project director for the Greenwood Art Project. Jerica created J’Parlé Literary Magazine and J’Parlé Live, which consistently produces some of the best creative events in Oklahoma. She is also an executive producer for the comedy web series Blerds and an organizer of Rush Fest among many other creative, business and community service pursuits.In this episode Doc and Ali discuss how Jerica is able to balance all of her creative and entrepreneurial pursuits and how she became an artist in the first place. They also dive d...2020-07-281h 17Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 16: Parris CharizParris Chariz is a rapper and singer based in Tulsa. One of the most streamed artists in Tulsa, Parris’ music has racked up millions of plays on Spotify alone. His new album ‘2045’ was released July 17 to rave reviews, and features #FireInLittleAfrica collaborators Chasing Ryan, M.C., and Medisin.In this episode, recorded remotely via Zoom, Doc and Ali go deep with Parris on how he went from basketball star to rapper and founder of the World 45 artist collective. They talk about his faith in God and why he chooses not to curse in his lyrics, as well as usi...2020-07-211h 15Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 15: Malachi BurgessMalachi Burgess is a producer, drummer, audio engineer, singer and entrepreneur. One of the most respected musicians in all of Tulsa, Malachi is active not only in the Tulsa hip-hop scene but is tapped into Tulsa’s jazz, rock, folk and experimental music scenes as well. When he’s not making music, Malachi is involved in a variety of entrepreneurial pursuits.In this episode, he sits down with Doc and Ali to discuss his origin story in music as well as his experience as a producer over FILA weekend. Malachi and Doc also talk about the "grieving" proc...2020-07-141h 10Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 14: The Vampire YouthThe Vampire Youth is a rapper, singer and vampire from Tulsa.Youth’s identification with this subculture began in his private life and is central to his musical identity. He channels his energy into dark, sultry hip-hop and R&B music on his standout debut My Deceased & I. Youth’s use of vampirism as a means of self-expression is clearly connecting with people, as his shows are consistently packed with fans rocking his merch and singing along to every word.In this episode, recorded on May 29th, Youth shares his thoughts on the state of our...2020-07-0751 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 13: JabeeJabee is an Emmy award winning rapper, entrepreneur and activist from Oklahoma City. His new album ‘The World Is So Fragile And Cruel, I’m Glad I Got You’ features Wale, Lil B the Based God, Statik Selektah and more. The album was released June 26 and peaked at #3 on the iTunes hip-hop charts. Jabee is also a partner at Tower Theater in Oklahoma City, among other business endeavors and partnerships.In this episode, Jabee sits down with Doc and Ali to talk about his hip-hop origins and how they led him to partnerships with the OKC Thunder and so...2020-06-301h 15Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 12: Damion ShadeDamion Shade is a multi-talented creative and social justice force in Tulsa. By day, Damion is a criminal justice policy analyst championing a wide array of progressive social causes and is a freelance journalist covering politics and culture. By night, he is one of the most talented musicians in Tulsa — rapping, singing and playing multiple instruments across a variety of bands and musical projects. Most recently he has been performing as Damion Shade & The Boom Bap Chorus, a ‘supergroup’ of some of the most talented instrumentalists in Tulsa and one of the most jaw-dropping live shows in town. Damion’s debut...2020-06-241h 26Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 11: AyillaAyilla is a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur and as of March, 2020 - a mother. Ayilla began performing in Tulsa in 2018 and has developed a following for her moody neo-soul R&B. After her singles Ms. Mary and POV became town favorites, she released her debut EP Crazy As We Are in 2019. That project raised her profile and solidified her as one of the top artists in the city. In 2020, she opened her first business - LoveMore Hookah in the Kendall Whittier district, which was also the recording location for this episode.In this episode Ayilla talks about #GeorgeFloyd...2020-06-1659 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 10: Greg Robinson IIGreg Robinson II is an activist and community leader from Tulsa who organized the ‘We Can’t Breathe’ protest in Brookside on May 30, 2020. Greg currently serves as Director of Family and Community Engagement for Met Cares Foundation. A graduate of Booker T. Washington high school, Greg previously worked on presidential campaigns for Barack Obama in 2012 and Hilary Clinton in 2016. He also worked on Kathy Taylor’s 2013 Tulsa mayoral campaign and North Carolina senator Kay Hagan’s 2014 campaign.In this episode, Ali and Doc go deep with Greg on building a movement with activism and hip-hop. They discuss how he org...2020-06-091h 18Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 9: Chasing RyanChasing Ryan is a producer, singer and rapper from Tulsa and a member of the World 45 artist collective. Although only 22 years old, Chase has already produced tracks for the likes of St. Domonick, Parris Chariz, M.C. and Verse, and released an impressive solo album in 2019, ‘Mood.’ Last year he moved to Atlanta to pursue his dreams, and that journey was the subject of a recent DJ Booth profile. This podcast was recorded on May 15, before the murder of #GeorgeFloyd shook our nation. If you know Chase, you know that his joy and positive energy lights up any r...2020-06-021h 00Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 8: Playya 1000 and The DeekstaPlayya 1000 and Deeksta are a legendary MC-producer duo born and raised in the heart of North Tulsa. They found international success in the early 1990’s with their hit song ‘Sunday Afternoon’ and are known as Tulsa’s first hip-hop artists. The duo achieved extreme popularity overseas and even performed sold out shows in Japan. Playya and Deek are still active in hip-hop and have recently started releasing new music every Sunday with their series ‘G-Funk Sundays’. Playya 1000 is also known as Freddy Fri the hip-hop motivator and his YouTube content has racked up millions of view. He released his first book ‘...2020-05-261h 28Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 7: Keeng CutKeeng Cut is the ‘Flavor King’ of Tulsa, founder of the @worldculturemusic, creator of @Favorednflavored and co-owner of TNT Wangz. Keno is in a lane all his own as a rapper and his R&B jams are unique, funky, soulful productions. His album Flavio Cutatore featured his hit ‘Cuttin’ Up’ which racked up streams all over the world. No matter what genre he is dabbling in, Keeng Cut’s music inspires the listener to practice self-care and be the best version of themselves. Flavor is injected into everything Keeng Cut touches, from his food truck, to his music, to his clothing...2020-05-191h 13Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 6: Verse1st Verse is one of the true OG’s of the Tulsa hip-hop scene. He helped build the foundations of the scene that thrives today first as a solo artist, then with the influential Oilhouse collective and finally with World Culture Music. His 2013 album ‘The City That Always Sleeps’ is a Town classic featuring many #FireInLittleAfrica artists, and his 2019 album VSXO is already developing a lore of its own. As of May 2020, Verse has sold over 350 copies of that project at $30 each, which speaks to both Verse’s stature as an artist and the support of the community in Tulsa.2020-05-121h 29Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 5: Hakeem Eli’JuwonHakeem Eli’Juwon is one of the most respected artists in Oklahoma. Not only does his voice immediately cut through the noise on any song he shows up on, his songs range from street anthems to love songs to motivational rocket fuel. His Native American ancestry gives him a uniquely Oklahoman perspective and he is an expert on the tribal history of the state. In 2020, Keem has been focused on business, releasing two full-length projects on streaming services, Captain and YNGLYF Creative Group.In this episode, Hakeem sits down with Ali and Doc to talk about his pa...2020-05-0541 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 4: St. DomonickSt. Domonick (aka Vuelo) is a lead artist and executive team member for Fire In Little Africa. Dom’s swaggy balance of style and substance has earned him a large and diverse fanbase. Dom rose to prominence with a string of dope Soundcloud mixtapes and continues to raise the bar for artistry and live performance.s a true auteur and meticulously crafts each of his projects to explore a specific theme or aesthetic. His ability to expertly craft a project with regard to theme and flow make him an asset to the Fire in Little Africa executive team. His de...2020-04-2846 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 3: DialtoneDialtone is a lead artist and executive team member for Fire in Little Africa. Dialtone is not only a rapper but a creative visionary making waves all throughout the Tulsa art scene. While Dialtone consistently puts out music that raises the bar, he still finds the time to create incredible works of visual art and regularly holds special gallery nights and pop-up events under the brand No Parking Studios. His 2019 album Oasis became an instant classic in Tulsa upon release and features a distinct sound crafted by Fire in Little Africa producers Papa and Joe Bruner. Dialtone is a m...2020-04-211h 06
The New Paris Podcast54: On the Future of Travel & Tourism with Little Africa ParisToday's episode is more of a discussion than a one-sided interview. I'm joined by Jacqueline Ngo Mpii, the founder of Little Africa, a cultural and tourism agency in Paris that connects individuals, companies, and organizations with the best of African spirit in Paris (and beyond). She invited me to discuss the impact of the pandemic on travel and the tourism industry on her Instagram account and we wanted to continue the discussion here. What does the future hold for travel? We try to imagine what's in store.
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Little Africa: https://littleafrica.fr/
Little Africa Travel: https...2020-04-2053 minFire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 2: Steph SimonSteph Simon is one of the lead artists and a member of the executive team of the Fire In Little Africa project. A Tulsa native, Simon often refers to himself as ‘Dick Rowland’ or ‘Dicky Ro’ and says he channels the spirit of Rowland in his rhymes. He’s also the creator of World Culture Music Fest and is currently partnering with a North Tulsa school to create and implement a new hip-hop education program.In this episode, Steph meets up with Ali and Doc to dive deep into how his music career has evolved over time (5:55). They discu...2020-04-111h 20Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 1: Dr. ViewOn this episode, Stevie “Dr. View” Johnson joins the show to discuss the origins of the Fire in Little Africa project, moving to Tulsa and a lot more. Dr. View is the Executive Producer of Fire in Little Africa, and the manager of education & diversity outreach for the American Song Archives, which encompasses the Woody Guthrie Center and Bob Dylan Center®. He earned his Ph.D from the University of Oklahoma in education administration in 2019.In the episode, he talks about everything from how he got involved in creating this project (22:30) to the importance of reco...2020-04-111h 16Fire In Little Africa PodcastEpisode 0: Fire in Little AfricaIn this episode, we set the foundation for the Fire In Little Africa project with some history about Tulsa, Black Wall Street and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The full documentary featured in this episode can be found here: https://youtu.be/3BHtKh6dluYSpecial thanks to Hannibal Johnson for use of this footage. For more information on the project, visit Tulsa2021.org.2020-04-1121 min
The Little Miss Entertainment ShowEpisode 38 -Live from South Africa ft @mabikanocxy & @thatharingoWe are live from South Africa, recording at the Circus Circus Cafe in Durban, South Africa. On today's episode we chat with actress Nocxy Marika and socialite Thabile Khathi aka baby sister of world famous DJ Tira. They explain to the world why Durban in the coolest place on the earth. I get the details on the hit TV Show #Uzalo and so much more. You have to listen!
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