Signature Events
Interview with celebrity stylist Ugo Mozie as he styles GRAMMY-Award winning Jon Batiste for Oscars weekend
Oscars 2026 (Los Angeles)
Conducted an exclusive, published interview with Ugo Mozie, renowned for styling global icons including Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Diana Ross, and Justin Bieber, capturing behind-the-scenes insights as he styled GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jon Batiste for Oscars weekend; video feature generated 3,000+ views within 72 hours.
Attended and reported from premier red carpet events, including the Vanity Fair Oscars Party and the official Academy Awards Watch Party, with direct access to leading figures across entertainment, fashion, and media.
Styled and dressed by international fashion designers DAVID KOMA LONDON, SOLO STUDIOS and Romzy Studios.
Produced and filmed original “Get Ready With Me: Oscars Edition” content at The Show Must Go On Showroom, founded by celebrity stylist Zerina Akers, highlighting luxury styling processes and designer collaborations ahead of red carpet appearances.
Attended exclusive, invitation-only pre-Oscars events hosted by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including the official “Best Picture” nominees screening with attending producers and industry leaders.
Secured international media coverage, including a feature in News24 highlighting Oscars Week appearances, industry access, and cross-continental media presence.
In an exclusive conversation with TRACE, Ndey Buri sat down with Grammy Award-winning artist Tems at the Leading Vibe Initiative event in Johannesburg.
Global Citizen's Move Afrika show in Pretoria was one for the books. Doja Cat, Moonchild Sanelly, The Joy, a lineup of true artistry. For TRACE, Ndey Buri was there and a time was clearly had!
Interviewing & Media Reporting
Global Citizen Move Afrika Tour & Leading Vibe Initiative (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Delivered on-the-ground coverage and conducted artist and executive interviews across major pan-African music and cultural events, producing broadcast and digital content for audiences.
Covered the Leading Vibe Initiative by Tems in Johannesburg, interviewing key cultural figures including Tems, Uncle Waffles, and Moonchild Sanelly, highlighting the intersection of music, youth empowerment, and creative industries in Africa.
Reported from the Global Citizen Move Afrika Tour in Pretoria, featuring performances by Doja Cat, Moonchild Sanelly, and The Joy, and conducted an interview with Ifeoma Chuks-Adizue, Managing Director of Africa at Global Citizen, covering the platform’s impact across the continent.
Styled and dressed by South African-based brand AFI (Africa Fashion International) and House of Nala (Nala Privé)
Produced culturally relevant, talent-driven storytelling capturing both on-stage performances and behind-the-scenes industry perspectives, positioning African artists and executives within a global entertainment narrative.
We sat down with Valeisha Butterfield & Miatta Johnson for an empowering conversation around the 2026 Grammy Awards, the business of entertainement with a special note on the African Continent, and making their marks as powerful women in the industry.
Interviewing & Media Reporting
Music Artist Interviews at the Grammys YouTube “PAMOJA” Event.
Sponsorship Relations & Content Production
GRAMMYS 2026 (Los Angeles)
Led on-the-ground media reporting for the 68th GRAMMY Awards, spotlighting the “Best African Music Performance” category and amplifying African excellence on a global stage.
Headed media coverage for the Black Music Collective Honors, documenting tributes to cultural icons Pharrell Williams, Brandy, and Kirk Franklin through interviews, red carpet content, and editorial storytelling.
Conducted high-profile interviews with Valeisha Butterfield (Founder, SEED Media; Former Recording Academy President; Former Google & Obama Administration) and Miatta David Johnson (Co-Founder, MVD Inc.), capturing insights on Black leadership, cultural production, and creative legacy.
Led media reporting for YouTube’s “PAMOJA” GRAMMYs Celebration, honoring Best African Music Performance nominees including Tyla, Ayra Starr, Davido, Omah Lay, Angélique Kidjo, and celebrating Fela Kuti as a GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Honoree.
Produced culturally resonant, multi-platform content distributed across TRACE Africa and VLISCO’s global channels (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, X), reaching international audiences across Africa, Europe, and the diaspora.
Bridged African music, fashion, and global pop culture through editorial reporting that centered storytelling, heritage, and contemporary influence.
Digital Storytelling & Social Media Coverage
Media Relations & Press Coordination
Event Recap & Interviews
MET GALA 2025 (New York)
Spearheaded AFI’s global PR campaign as official sponsor of the MET Gala, amplifying African luxury design through collaborations with VOGUE and The Met Museum.
Oversaw all media relations, brand messaging, and stakeholder communications across multiple institutions.
Managed red-carpet coverage, high-level guest experience, and post-event media distribution, strengthening AFI’s international visibility.
Digital Storytelling & Social Media Coverage
Event PR & On-Site Communications
Media Relations & Press Coordination
DAKAR SLUSH’D 2025
(Dakar)
Designed and executed the full communications strategy for Africa’s leading tech investor and innovation conference.
Directed international and local press outreach, securing coverage that positioned the event within global tech and entrepreneurship media.
Managed media accreditation and on-site press operations; produced live content and handled VIP and investor relations.
Digital Storytelling & Social Media Coverage
VIP Guest & Influencer Relations
BADDIE CON &
SIP N’ SLAY 2025
(New York)
Developed end-to-end marketing and communications campaigns for two women-led conferences (500 + attendees).
Led content creation, social media management, and influencer collaborations to enhance event engagement and sponsorship ROI.
Coordinated press logistics and on-site brand experiences that reflected each event’s empowerment and innovation ethos.
Digital Storytelling & Social Media Coverage
· Live Event Communications
1-54 CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN ART FAIR (New York)
Directed press engagement and live event communications for the 1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, securing strategic coverage and crafting editorial recaps that highlighted African contemporary art within leading global media platforms.
Digital Storytelling & Social Media Coverage
· Live Event Communications
2024 GRAMMYS
(Los Angeles)
Executed live social media communications and real-time digital coverage for the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards and the Black Music Collective GRAMMYs Honors, producing on-site content that celebrated Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz as Global Impact Award honorees and amplified audience engagement across global platforms.