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Jeff Obeng may have been born in the Bronx, but his passion has allowed him to touch folks all over the world! Known for his viral skits as “Mufasa,” Obeng brings positive energy to the digital world through his kick-ass dance moves — particularly his popular “Go Mufasa” dance move that was featured in Da Baby’s music video for Grammy-nominated “Bop.” Now, he’s dancing to new heights as one of the first social media influencers to land a “legit” deal with Fortnite, according to Blerd. Obeng sat down with AfroTech to define what being an influencer means for him, how he’s managed to create authentic, feel-good videos, landing a deal with Fortnite, and more. AfroTech: The term influencer doesn’t always have a good rep but you manage to carry it so well. If you had to define this in your own words, what would they be? Mufasa: When it first came to the term influencer at first I really did not like it, but influence is the keyword when it comes to being an influencer. You can influence...
Houston,TX, native and 32-time Grammy award-winning recording artist Beyoncé put on a halftime show performance at the NFL’s Christmas Day football game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans. She performed several hits from her most recent album, “ Cowbo y Carter” which pays homage to the often-forgotten Black history of country music . Mrs. Knowles-Carter, dressed in all-white cowboy regalia, sat atop a white horse led by a Black cowboy for her grand entrance onto the field. She was joined by backup dancers and the third-ward Texas Southern University marching band, Ocean of Soul. They delivered a “ Homecoming” -esque show that featured songs like “Blackbiird,” “Sweet Honey Buckiin,” and “Leviis Jeans,” which she collaborated with Post Malone, Shaboozey , Tanner Adell, Britney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts on. As noted by Forbes, Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” World Tour earned over $600 million in revenue. While she has yet to announce concert dates for her “Cowboy...
If you’re at all familiar with the world of pop culture and modern music, you’re surely aware of Blue Ivy Carter, the 12-year-old daughter of global superstars Beyoncé and Jay-Z. A few years back, she topped AfroTech’s list of wealthiest children in America, and she’s only continued to pick up steam in the years since. The prolific young woman may have been born into wealth by virtue of her power-couple parents , though she has also managed to venture out and make millions on her own, making her one of the most prolific pre-teens in the country. Today, Blue Ivy Carter maintains an estimated net worth of over $500 million, according to a report in Greenlight , though some estimates suggest that her nest egg is even larger. Blue Ivy Carter’s net worth has been bolstered by a wide array of projects and business ventures, including brand and endorsement deals , music credits, modeling contracts, and soon, even a front-and-center placement in a feature film. The rising star has even...
The “Circle of Life” takes on new meaning now that James Earl Jones, the legendary actor and voice of “The Lion King’s” Mufasa, has passed away at the age of 93. The Voice We Almost Never Heard Jones, a Mississippi native who later moved to Michigan, faced early childhood trauma that led to a stutter and several years of not speaking, based on a CNN profile. “I was mute from grade one through freshman year in high school — mute because I just gave up on talking,” the actor explained in a 1986 interview with KCRA-3. “I can’t cut it. You’re mute that long, you become very curious about expressing yourself.” James Earl Jones Found His Voice His interest in self-expression, shaped by his early challenges, would lead to a voice that resonated across the globe. Jones’ voice became one of Hollywood’s most iconic and recognizable, a gift to the entertainment industry that reverberated for decades. The deep baritone-voiced star would go on to hone his craft at the University of Michigan in...
If you’ve felt like time on earth has been moving by faster than normal — your thoughts are valid and scientists have proof. According to the Seattle Times, a group of scientists operating out of the National Physical Laboratory in England revealed that the Earth is spinning faster than normal. To break it down a bit further, since the beginning of time, the Earth has completed its cycle in 24 hours. Within the last two months, that cycle has been shorter than normal. Per The Guardian, on June 29, that same cycle was 1.59 milliseconds shorter than usual, making it the shortest day since the 1960s, which is when scientists first began using atomic clocks to measure time. The month of June wasn’t the only time that the Earth was spinning at a rate much faster than normal. On July 26, the same thing occurred when the Earth finished its rotation just a few seconds shy of the previous record the month before at 1.50 milliseconds shorter than normal. Since Earth is spinning faster, the...
A source may have just revealed that a Will Smith skin could be on its way to Fortnite. Developed by Epic Games, Fortnite is an online video game that was released in 2017 with three distinct game mode versions. It is a fast-paced action game of survival where players fight against one another in order to be the last one standing. Serving as a collaboration powerhouse, Fortnite’s battle royale may soon add character, Mike Lowrey, portrayed by renowned actor Will Smith from the iconic “Bad Boys” trilogy. Per Nintendo Life, the character will allegedly feature the “I Am Legend” actor. The Will Smith skin in question may be from the original 1995 “Bad Boys” film but is also said to come in other variants – not just his Mike Lowrey character. Fans allegedly may also see his Agent J variant from the hit film “Men In Black” as a skin on the gaming platform. “Because the Will Smith skin hasn’t been made official just yet, there’s no knowing when it will release,” said an official statement...
“We are all connected in the great circle of life.” This quote from Disney’s “The Lion King” is true for the masterminds behind the musical event that took place on Clubhouse this past December. After stumbling across one another in various Clubhouse rooms like Bomani X’s “Cotton Club,” it was social networking fate that placed Noelle Chesnut Whitmore (Director/Executive Producer), Bomani X (Musical Director), Kam DeLa (Musical Director), Mir Harris (Nala), Chris Glover (Mufasa), and Myles Grier (Simba) in the presence of one another. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ??Clutch Boogie (B.Clutch) ??? (@_comethruclutch) AfroTech was able to sit down with the creatives responsible for “The Lion King” musical on Clubhouse — a live rendition of the cult classic which included a 40-member cast, choir, live instrumentation, and to top it all off, a seamlessly orchestrated PTR (pull to refresh) imagery that matched up with every scene in the show — to life. This interview has...