Africa Rising Los Angeles

On October 15, 2016, the Ford Theatres came alive for AFRICA RISING, presented by Afro Funke’ and taste maker radio station KCRW 89.9FM.  It was a spectacular night that highlighted the African contributions to global culture and the multi-cultural renaissance of the African Diaspora within Los Angeles. Headlined by GRAMMY nominated Ghanian musician ROCKY DAWUNI and his 15 […]

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KCRW and Afro Funke’ Present Africa Rising At Ford Theatres

The grand finale for the Ford Theatres Summer 2016 Season, will be AFRICA RISING, a one-night-only showcase of African contributions to global culture that highlight the multi-cultural renaissance of the African Diaspora within L.A. featuring: *ROCKY DAWUNI & very special guests *MARIE DAULNE of ZAP MAMA *DEXTER STORY & WONDEM *DJS JEREMY SOLE & GLENN [...] Continue Reading >

Dr. Dre visits Rocky Dawuni’s Afro Funke’

Dr. Dre at Afro Funke' in Santa Monica In mid January of 2013, famed hip hop superstar Dr. Dre hanged out with Ghanaian reggae sensation Rocky Dawuni at Afro Funke' in Santa Monica, California. The visit which happened on January 17th of this year was the hip hop superstar's first visit to Afro Funke'. Afro [...] Continue Reading >