Diaspora Central

A music lover at heart, Astrid Bailo found herself creating a space for her to add value to the African Diaspora entertainment industry as a promoter, A&R, and Executive Producer of one of the best Southern Africa's new Afro-Jazz arrangers.

Through her entrepreneurial venture 17A7 Communication, this European resident that studied in the United States of America, manages to stay Soulfully Groovy and Soulfully Connected to her passion.

Hear Astrid share her journey in a Diaspora Central Spotlight interview with international media personality Gil Ingles.

Born in Houston Texas to Nigerian parents in a family of artists, it's no surprise that Silk Young would become one of the embodiments of Afro-Soul in the Diaspora. 

Now loaded with her new single "VIBES", Silk Young took time to stop by Diaspora Central for an in-depth Spotlight interview with international media personality Gil Ingles.

Tune-in to Diaspora Central to learn more about this liberated entertainer's journey.

With approximately twenty years in the game, one of the Houston's Best Diaspora Hip-Hop Lyricists MyKey ISO, an American of Nigerian descent continues to explore his creativity musically and lyrically, and the new album "3 Feet From Gold" is no exception.

Tune-in to this Diaspora Central SPOTLiGHT episode to hear the journey of MyKey ISO, as he shares the it in an in-depth conversation with one of Diaspora's international media personality Gil Ingles.

The move from Fairbanks, Alaska where he was raised, to Los Angeles, California would forever impact his life. This change of environments wouldn't only present new challenges for Lafayette Taylor and his family; it would also give him the opportunity to focus on music and sports, eventually landing him a deal with SONY Records.

Now with the opening of his dream multi-purpose facility 1 Sound Vibe Connections, Lafayet Taylor is turning the 1 Sound Vibe into a premier entertainment brand.

Tune-in for the in-depth conversation on Diaspora Central SpotLight. 

From his desire to develop student body news pamphlets and magazines at the university that he attended in Nigeria; Debo would discover in himself a nitche and passion for sharing information to empower the community; therefore, becoming the editor in chief of a globally distributed magazine, and eventually being the founder and Executive Director of the unique SAiD Institute Pan-African Library in Houston, Texas.

Tune-in to Diaspora Central Spotlight with Gil Ingles for the conversation with one of the Diaspora's most devoted community builders.

After "Look at what the world found", Shuga Shaft releases the new album "Look At What The World Found II". Preceeded by the singles "Original" and "Cold Nigga",  Shuga Shaft is showing the world why he is the considered a 'reallionaire'. 

Tune-in for the in-depth conversation.

Known for his distinct name, musical, and fashion taste, CORéON Dú is a contemporary Creative Director inspired by Angolan POP culture that contributes to the enrichment of Angola's entertainment industry.

In an in-depth Diaspora Central Spotlight interview with international media personality Gil Ingles, CORéON Dú @coreondu shares his artistic journey.

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Liz and Curtis both actors and members of the Ensemble Theatre stop by Diaspora Central Spotlight to talk about their latest body of work Paradise Blue - a dynamic and musically-infused drama that shines light on the challenges of building a better future for generations to come.

Born in a Yoruba village in Nigeria, then raised in Ohio (USA), this Afro-Soul Singer/Songwriter doesn't fully submit herself to her passion until she gets to Philadelphia - Pennsylvania the American City of Brotherly Love.

Now in Houston - Texas loaded with a new single "Follow, Follow (LIVE)", Lolade announces her debut album "Stories: Live From Piano Room 5", and as part of her promotional media tour, the smooth timeless melody creator stopped by Diaspora Central for a Spotlight interview with international media personality Gil Ingles.

Using her vocal ability and her gift of penmanship as therapy, Kiana Danae taps into her hurt and pain for artistic inspiration.  Known for her soulful ballads and stage presence Kiana Danae is creating a space for her in the Houston Music industry.

In an early summer morning, Kiana Danae stopped by the Diaspora Central Network studios for a close and personal SpotLight interview with international journalist Gil Ingles.