Full Name
ROCKY DAWUNI
Company
Singer, Songwriter, Producer and Activist
Speaker Bio
Rocky Dawuni is a three-time GRAMMY nominated singer, songwriter, producer and activist with his own unique “Afro Roots” sound mixing Roots Reggae, Afrobeat, Highlife, Soul, Pop & more. A galvanizing performer, Dawuni has shared the stage with luminaries including Stevie Wonder, Ozomatli, Peter Gabriel and John Legend, among many others. Named one of Africa's Top 10 global stars by CNN, he has showcased his talent at prestigious venues such as The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and The Hollywood Bowl. Rocky is also a dedicated activist serving as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment for Africa, a UN Foundation Ambassador for the Clean Cooking Alliance as well as a Global Ambassador the World Day of African and Afro-Descendant Culture. Through these and other designations he uses his music to shine a light on crucial issues facing humanity across the globe with live concerts, speaking roles, panels, youth empowerment and more. With 8 solo albums under his name, Rocky’s music is a refreshing and powerful message about self-empowerment and a worldview of oneness. http://www.rockydawuni.com @RockyDawuni @rockydawunimusic
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