Akron's Kofi Boakye seizes moment for second shot in Amateur Night at the Apollo
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAkron pianist Kofi Boakye is going for his second big shot at winning Amateur Night at the Apollo...
'Opportunity of a lifetime': Centerville singer to compete in NYC's Amateur Night at the Apollo
Cape Cod Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoCENTERVILLE — Tracy Howerton first started singing in a church choir in his hometown in Virginia...
Akron pianist Kofi Boakye wins grand $20,000 prize in Apollo Theater competition
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 10 months agoPianist Kofi Boakye of Akron had a lot to be thankful for just before Thanksgiving, when he won the...
Apollo Theater CEO Jonelle Procope stepping down, leaving landmark with nearly $80M in support
theGrio via AOL· 3 months agoProcope will be succeeded this summer by former Essence Communications executive Michelle Ebanks....
Drake to play Harlem’s Apollo Theater for special SiriusXM concert
NBC Universal via AOL· 12 months agoDrake, arguably the biggest rapper in the world, will play a special concert at the legendary Apollo...
'This journey...has been incredible': Akron's Kofi Boakye wins semifinals at Apollo
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAkron native Kofi Boakye has pulled off one of his big goals, winning the third "Top Dog" round of...
Upcoming local fundraiser to help 11-year-old perform at the Apollo Theater
Richmond Register, Ky. via Yahoo News· 4 months agoMay 20—Sierra Marling Eleven-year-old Heavenleigh Hymon, also known by her stage name "Star Bookie", will be performing at Amateur Night at the Apollo on May 31 at the historic Apollo Theater ...
Akron native Kofi Boakye keeps up momentum with second-place win at Apollo
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAkron native Kofi Boakye is one step closer to going all the way to the grand prize in Amateur Night...
Daymond John Brings Celebrity Flair to Second Annual Black Entrepreneurs Day, Hosted Live From the...
Black Enterprise via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoIt’s no secret why serial entrepreneur and Shark Tank judge Daymond John chose the iconic Apollo...
Akron's Boakye brings home first-round win from Apollo
Akron Beacon Journal via Yahoo News· 2 years agoAkron-born piano player extraordinaire Kofi Boakye has a new nickname now after winning the first...