BDNvision

BDN "Giving Back In Order To Move Forward"

CEO, Hashim Haruna; Fruit of Inspiration Artists (F.O.I.), Double Eye and Lil Kryz; and BDN Artist D Flex, giving back to the Youth Institute of Science & Technology, in rural Agogo-Ghana.

BOOGIE DOWN NIMA PRODUCTIONS PROMOTES INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING THROUGH MUSIC AND EDUCATION FOR 2010

New artists, film projects, philanthropic endeavors, and solid results for sponsors marked a year of growth and success for Boogie Down Nima Productions (BDN).

Boogie Down Nima Productions (BDN) based in Bronx, NY and Accra, Ghana navigated 
the turbulent waters of recession-plagued 2009 successfully with positive results in attendance, artist growth and sponsor satisfaction in its annual productions.  With a series of events including the launching of a Tuition Scholarship Program in Ghana, a supplemental feeding program for rural village schools and a bright future for its roster of artists, BDN is positioning itself for even greater results in 2010.  In spite of what many believed to be a “down” year due to the economy; the majority of BDN events did exceedingly well.  Boogie Down Nima Productions focused on promoting international understanding through music and confronting some of the devastating effects of endemic poverty and inequality. BDN programs focus on education, community health, food nutrition, and community arts.

CEO, Hashim Haruna; Fruit of Inspiration Artists (F.O.I.), Double Eye and Lil Kryz; and BDN Artist D Flex, made a visit to the Youth Institute of Science & Technology, in rural Agogo-Ghana during October 2009.  Haruna presented a laptop computer to the Parent Teacher Association of the school, pledged a scholarship fund for students and promised to help fund the feeding program. By providing a free lunch program at the school, all students will be able to eat a nutritious meal.   The scholarship will provide full financial support for 10 students entering the Youth Institute of Science & Technology School at grade seven until they graduate.  Boogie Down Nima Productions adopted the Girls Institute of Science & technology School in 2006.  It has since changed its name to the Youth Institute of Science & Technology and often referred to as “Y.I.S.T.”

As part of its community arts focus, Boogie Down Nima Productions in partnership with Clenched Fist Productions is scheduled to tour a screening of the documentary called, “HomeGrown: HipLife in Ghana”.  Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi’s new film, HomeGrown: HipLife in Ghana, is a feature-length documentary about V.I.P. (Vision in Progress); a group signed by Boogie Down Nima Records. The film depicts the lives of three Ghanaian musicians and documents their journey to international stardom. The film is currently on a DVD release tour across the USA and will be on the east coast during African American History Month.

In effort to further promote international understanding through music, Boogie Down Nima Productions is also scheduled to launch a new film project in partnership with Ghanaian based Music Video Producer, Gerald “Ogee” Gyimah.  The project will focus on the impact of African Culture on American Society.  Specifically, the project will focus on the areas of: film, media, African images, various African art forms and music. Currently, the BDN roster of musicians includes VIP, FOI, DFlex and Nana NYC.

Boogie Down Nima Productions closes the cultural gap between Africa and the Diaspora by making sound investments for the future of Africa.  In doing so, concert goers should be rest assured that proceeds from the annual Ghana Independence Celebrations in New York City, U.S.A. and other BDN events help to foster growth in education for African children sponsor rural village schools, feeding programs for African children, cultural programs that promote indigenous music and African culture as well as positive imagery of the African Continent.

The story doesn’t end here. Boogie Down Nima Productions continues to write its history as each year passes, breaking boundaries on the international music scene and consistently presenting the most ground breaking Ghanaian musicians in America.

As Boogie Down Nima Productions gears up for 2010, expect to attend some of the hottest events coming to a city near you. For more information on Boogie Down Nima Productions contact www.hiplifemovie.com or www.bdnvision.org.

text by: Akosua Boaten (YIST Media)

Ghana Parade -NYC-

Young Ghanaians to do what has never been done before…. In less than one week ….the long awaited event is almost here as the first ever Ghana Day Parade will be taking place in New York City on Sunday, August 16, 2009, in the Crotona Park section of the Bronx. The Ghana Parade Council (GPC) has joined ranks with The National Council of Ghanaian Associations (NCOGA) to make an unprecedented event. This event as described by the GPC will set the foundation for Ghanaians far and near to express their cultural pride and contributions to New York City, especially in the Bronx, which has the largest population of Ghanaians in the United States. This group of young and dynamic Ghanaian professionals through their grass root efforts has been able to circumvent the bureaucracy of planning a community event by securing permits, galvanizing Ghanaian Associations from the tri-state area, vendors and the Ghanaian residents of NYC to put together this paramount event. They will showcase cultural performers and are providing some of the hottest hip-life, and high-life talent. This historic event will be attended by some of New York City’s most respected political leaders. Namely, Deputy Bronx Borough President, Ms. Aurelia Greene, Assembly Woman Vanessa L. Gibson (77th District), Assemblyman Michael Benjamin (79th District), Council member Helen Diane Foster (16th District), and the Mayor’s Office. With the continued financial support from the various Ghanaian Associations of New York, family, and friends this event is guaranteed to be a success. This is a testament to the support and commitment the elders have bestowed on the youth organizers of this historic event. GPC has done what no other Ghanaian Association has been able to do, and will continue to aspire for great things in the community. Hopefully this will inspire young Ghanaians to have passion and conviction in their planning for the Ghanaian community. GPC is asking all Ghanaians near and far to join ranks with them to make this a successful event. Bring your Ghana flags, wear your traditional clothes, and more importantly, come out that day to Crotona Park in the Bronx to show your pride and celebrate our culture. Please visit: http://www.GhanaParadeCouncil.org to donate or sponsor towards this historic event. If you would like to participate, please also visit their site for details. Released by GPC

BDN 'AFRICA TOUR

“BDN African Tour,” the groundbreaking North American national tour presented by Boogie Down Nima Productions, (www.bdnvision.org / www.hiplifemovie.com) and produced by YIST Media, is proud to announce the freshman version of their critically acclaimed annual tour.  Beginning July 25, 2009 at African Night at C-PAC in Brooklyn, NY and making its way to end in Canada during on September 2009.

‘BDN African Tour” brings you Ghanaian notable Samini (formerly known as Batman).   Samini will take the stage backed by the live band Daagati Band for unique versions of the songs he has made mainstays.

The 7 city run will make history again featuring a special surprise guest and the cultural performance of Samini, moving forward full steam off his incredibly successful and acclaimed “Daagati” LP.

As promised, Boogie Down Nima Productions is set to host the “BDN African Tour” featuring Samini and other hiplife artists.  Ghanaians in the US should expect this and more when the energetic show topping Samini headlines the 7-city BDN African Tour featuring cities such as Los Angeles, Houston, Washington D.C., Boston/Worcester, New York City,  Toronto and Montreal, Canada.

Boogie Down Nima is now adding new dates.  For more information contact (718) 866-6648, bdnent@gmail.com or visit www.bdnvision.org / www.hiplifemovie.com

The show “AFRIKA” will bring together Africa’s best through a colorful and trendy fashion show from major African and African- American fashion designers, musical performances by Africa’s renowned music stars such as award winning 9ice from Nigeria (who performed at Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday) and cultural drumming and acrobatic performances from the Zamunda African Acrobats, Juxtapower South African dancers and Kulumele drumming and dancing ensemble from Philadelphia. Other musical performances are from Koleurs based in the U.S. The show is hosted by African movie star Van Vicker.


For tickets, visit the following:
www.fanafrik.com.


(b)For information on tickets and the event, contact:
(646) 624 1220
(973) 640 2760
(862) 596 4900 
(410)905 3283


1030 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
Mon - Friday 9 - 6pm, Sat. from 10am -3pm
(973) 643-8014
https://www.newarksymphonyhall.org/events.php

RED & White -June 20th NYC

June 20th Red & White affair at Club Haven 244 E. 51 street bet 2nd & 3rd ave, manhattan. A nite of class, elegance and sexiness. A summer special edition. There will special guests, magazine press,gifts, perfomances and sizzling red & white fashion segment.

Birthday celebration for Betty Brown a.k.a Naa Dene, Pizzy, Alicia Miller, Frank, Joyce, Alpha, Love’ & all Gemini’s & Beginning Cancers

dj spinning: hip hop, reggae, hip life,soukous, soca, old school

sponsored by www.concertcorner.com, Spyon tv & Boogie Down Nima
Ticket price: Only $20 advance, Only $25 at door…21 and older, V.I.P TABLES AVAILABLE!

Fashion segment:11pm SHARP

for tickets and info contact:

Mike 718-581-9751
Tim 917-412-6498
B. 646-423-3012
Bernice 347-261-6795
Sam 973-652-3294
Hash 718-866-6648
Juliet 516-941-6938
Spy 347-701-1678

BDN making moves in GHANA!!!

The Making Moves for the Global Market (MMGM) in Accra, Ghana
WAS A GREAT SUCCESS!!!

The ‘Making Moves for the Global Market (MMGM)’ music industry conference was held at the Alisa Hotel, Accra on April 16th to found ways of moving the industry forward.

The organizers of the conference Hashim Haruna of Boogie Down Nima (BDN) Productions and Yist Media, brought all sectors of the industry together.

FOR MORE PHOTOS OF BDN, REGGIE ROSKSTONE, SAMINI, and other guests
http://photos.thinkghana.com/gallery/photos/331/15422.php

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