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Blog Happy August, Back with another blog this Month. I felt like this was something I needed to talk about after hearing about it. As I was coming back from the IANA 2024 Convention Weekend in New York City, I was watching a recent interview with legendary Reggae artist Buju Banton. He was being interviewed on the “Drink Champs” podcast hosted by hip hop artist N.O.R.E., and they were talking about  Reggae and Dancehall music, which then would turn to Afrobeats music. Link to Buju Banton’s full interview on “Drink Champs”: Buju Banton On Rastafari, Bob Marley, Overcoming Jail, Iconic Dancehall Career & More | Drink Champs Buju Banton speaking on Afrobeats music: https://x.com/MusicConnoisseu/status/1822688618990694588 Buju had a huge critique on Afrobeats music and Afrobeats artists. He also brought up how when he went to Ghana in 1991, he was disappointed with the spiritual connection that Afropop/Afrobeats artists didn’t show with Jamaica. He also stated how Afrobeats music ...

Blog Happy August, From August 9th to the 11th, we had our 2024 IANA Convention and Regional Gala in New York City…Queens, New York to be exact. Like I did with our Convention weekend in Chicago, Illinois, here is a recap of what you missed. Friday Friday was the first day of the convention. We met at LaGuardia Plaza Hotel in Queens, welcoming everyone. The 2nd Gen Dream Team would also present a powerpoint of the Progress Update led by IANA 2nd Gen President Chiedu Nwaesei, Vice President Ifeany Azul, Jr., Secretary Ogechukwuka Nwaesei, Assistant Secretary Onyebuchim Nwaesei, Treasurer Onyi Ozoma…and me. Unfortunately, our other public relations officers Chekwume Nwaesei and Chekwume Ufoegbune couldn’t make it, but were there in spirit. After that, it’s bowling time. Oh yeah…I forgot to mention that…his royal majesty…Obi Nduka Henry Ezeagwuna II made it to the convention this year. Saturday We started off Saturday with a Lunch and the IANA Membership Meeting, similar to last year’s m...