Sila

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After more than a decade in San Francisco, DJ Jeremiah is moving on to the bright lights of an even bigger city – New York, New York.

A native of Liberia, Jeremiah Kpoh experienced great tragedy at an early age, losing both parents at age 12 amidst a protracted military conflict between two tribal warlords, who wreak ed havoc on neighboring villages. Kpoh’s mother and father both fell victim to the civil war, and young Jeremiah found himself an orphan, eking out a meager existence in a refugee camp in the Ivory Coast. It was there that he first became introduced to Fela Kuti and other Afrobeat/Afropop groups and started DJing, playing music on cassette for his fellow refugees, providing a glimmer of hope in a hopeless situation. That experience taught Jeremiah to be strong, and to stay positive, no matter how bleak things might seem. It also affirmed the healing power of music for him.

After relocating to San Francisco, in 2002, Jeremiah met fellow African expat Sila, and began to further his DJ career, playing at local venues and starting a production company, Maisha Productions, which produced numerous humanitarian benefit shows for NGOs benefitting refuges in Africa and Haiti and created the annual Afrofunk Festival. Establishing himself as one of SF’s most in-demand world beat DJs, Jeremiah became known as “Mr. Afrobeat,” and opened up shows for the likes of Salif Keita, Femi Kuti, Seun Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Alpha Blondy and Konono No. 1.
“I am deeply indebted to the people of San Francisco and the Bay Area for supporting me all these years, for coming to Maisha shows and my club nights, and helping to make me the person I am today. I am very sad to leave here, but I need to pursue my dream and move forward in life. I will never forget all the smiles and laughter you have shared with me.” Jeremiah said. “In particular, I want to thank all the booking agents and promoters who I’ve worked with: Allen Scott and Bryan Duquette (The Independent /Another Planet Entertainment); Michael O’ Connor and Jason Perkins (Brick and Mortar/New Parish); Guy Carson (Café Du Nord); and Dennis Ring and Matt Shapiro (Elbo Room). I couldn’t have done it without you.”
DJ Jeremiah Farewell Celebration featuring live sets from Sila and Boca do Rio, plus DJs Leydis, Vanka, Jimmy Love, and Jeremiah aka “Mr. Afrobeat.”

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