P R E S S    K I T

AUDIO

LISTEN TO SONGS:

• Click on song in the FLASH PLAYER below.

DOWNLOAD SONGS

• 7 audio samples in a ZIP file. ~ CLICK HERE ~
   
• Full length songs. ~ CLICK HERE ~

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VIDEO

 

2 VIDEO CLIPS [CLICK HERE]

MUSIC	INTERVIEW

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PHOTOS

DOWNLOAD IMAGES:

• LO-resolution images in a ZIP file. (517kb) [CLICK HERE]
   
• HI-resolution images. (17 MB/ea) [CLICK HERE] (password required)

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PRESS

• SEGUN GILBERT (Music Director)
  "Well, for me personally Ben’s view on slavery goes beyond just standing and singing on stage.  He was part of the artists called upon by famous Bishop of South Africa, Bishop Desmond Tutu to HELP FIGHT APARTHEID through his music.
   

• JULIAN NEWCOM (Professor of Law / Washington State USA)
  "Personally, I appreciate what Ben is doing to promote the eradication of ignorance about slavery and its impact on current and future generations. It would be a delight to see his work presented here to American audiences where attitudes to physical and mental slavery do not appear to be as passionate as they are in Europe."
   
• CROSS RHYTHMS
  "Ben Okafor is the kind of counter-culture renaissance man that denies lazy pigeonholing. Call him a reggae musician, an actor or a political activist and you just won't catch the whole creative sweep of this passionate, articulate communicator and musician..."
   
• BLUES and SOUL
  "By his 14th birthday Ben Okafor had seen more death and destruction than 50 Cent could witness in a lifetime.  Rootsy Reggae for a worthy cause" 
   
• THE VOICE
  "A refreshing and sincere spirit"
   
• THE BEAT
  "The man is a superstar, all it needs is for people to hear him and realize it"

To READ more comments, reviews, articles: [CLICK HERE]

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SET LIST  [

We are able to offer a range of performances from a set or original music to discussions/debates to plays and interactive story telling depending on the nature of the venue or event.

• Speaking engagements
• Concert performances (Solo)
• Concert performances (with Band)
• Interactive concert performance (2 are available -- see below)
  The Interactive Concert Performance offers an excellent opportunity for music lovers, students, professionals, educators, and appreciators of all ages to come together and study, explore & grapple with some issues of our modern world.
   

  SPIRIT of the ACT Tour (Interactive Concert Performance) Maybe Ben's name is really "BOB." In the passionate and dramatic evening of music, Ben Okafor brought together the spirit of Bob Dylan and Bob Marley.   "Ben is the man who knows!. His view on slavery goes beyond just standing and singing on stage.  He was part of the artists called upon by famous Bishop of South Africa, Bishop Desmond Tutu to HELP FIGHT APARTHEID through his music." Read more about SPIRIT OF THE ACT [CLICK HERE]  --->

  CHILD of BIAFRA Tour (Interactive Concert Performance) "The cry of protests for the down trodden and the dream of a new world order found expression in these rasping lyrics and memorable music, so clearly delivered from the heart to an audience across the ages that stood and applauded him to the rafters. " Read more about CHILD OF BIAFRA [CLICK HERE] --->

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS

The following remain the responsibility of the Promoter:

• The provision of PA, lighting and sound engineer [unless agreed otherwise]
• Travel and accommodation [if required]
• Provision of a merchandising area
• Light refreshments and a hot meal [or financial equivalent]
• Promotion and advertising [we are able to make material available to assist with this]

Fees by negotiation.

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SCHEDULE

• (Presently) Working on completion of new album, "Diverted Traffic"
• (Presently) Performing in the play, "Rough Crossing."
• (February 2008) US Tour / Celebration of Black History Month
• (April 2008)  US Tour of Universities

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HI-QUALITY FILES

4 HI-RES PROMOTIONAL IMAGES in a ZIP FILE:  [CLICK HERE]

7 FULL-LENGTH SONGS in a ZIP FILE:  [CLICK HERE]

 

CONTACT and/or BOOKING FORM  [CLICK HERE]
INTERNATIONAL COORDINATOR Paula Bragg Georgia (USA) Phone Office: 912.764.3584 Phone Mobile:  912.541.2531 Fax: Fax:  203-724-3584 Email: paula@benokafor.com	ARTIST MANAGER Odi Okafor Johannasburg, South Africa Phone Office:   +27 11-792-1642 Phone Mobile:  +27 73-112-2188 Fax: Email:  odi@benokafor.com
BOOKINGS and MARKETING MANAGER (UK) Melissa Hartman England (UK) Phone: +44 (0) 7543 791434 Email: melissa@benokafor.com	RECORD COMPANY Roadsweeper Records United Kingdom  WR14 4RG Phone: +44 (0) 7543 791434 Website: www.roadsweeper.org