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Sharafa Odusanya

Sharafa Odusanya

Sharafa Odusanya is the Sports & Music Editor at The Knockturnal, covering concerts, festivals, album releases, artist interviews, and the ever-evolving music landscape. Since joining the publication in 2024, he has reported on everyone from emerging artists to Grammy-winning performers, earning recognition for his thoughtful storytelling and engaging event coverage. A Los Angeles native of Nigerian American descent, he draws on firsthand experience producing sold-out music festivals and a passion for discovering artists across genres, giving him a unique perspective on the industry and connecting audiences with both established stars and emerging talent.

Ella Mai at the Greek Theatre
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Ella Mai Brings ‘Do You Still Love Me?’ Tour to the Greek Theatre

by Sharafa Odusanya August 3, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

Ella Mai returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday night with a memorable stop on her Do You Still Love Me? Tour, filling the historic Greek Theatre with fans who have supported her journey from the very beginning.

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August 3, 2026 0 comments
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Syds Beard Album release party. Credit: Swurve
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Syd Celebrates ‘Beard’ Album at Los Angeles Listening Party

by Sharafa Odusanya July 25, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

Just two days before the release of Beard, Syd, one of the lead vocalists and founding members of the Grammy-nominated R&B band The Internet, invited fans, friends, and collaborators to The Motoring Club in Glassell Park for an intimate evening celebrating her latest solo project.

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July 25, 2026 0 comments
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Venice Beach World Cup 2026 Fanzone. Credit: Amandala Photography
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Venice Beach Hosts Official Los Angeles World Cup Fan Zone

by Sharafa Odusanya July 15, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone transformed Venice Beach into one of Los Angeles’ premier destinations for soccer fans over the weekend, blending international football, live entertainment, wellness activations, and local culture just steps from the Pacific Ocean.

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Summer Walker at Crypto Arena Photo Credit: Ariel Goldberg/Crypto.com Arena
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Summer Walker’s ‘Still Finally Over It’ Tour Stops in Los Angeles

by Sharafa Odusanya July 3, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

Summer Walker‘s Still Finally Over It Tour made its highly anticipated Los Angeles stop at Crypto.com Arena on June 25, delivering nearly two hours of vulnerability, nostalgia, and unforgettable surprises.

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Alex Isley & fans at The Wiltern in Los Angeles
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Alex Isley Brings When The City Sleeps Tour Home to Los Angeles

by Sharafa Odusanya June 30, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

Alex Isley‘s When The City Sleeps Tour stopped at a sold-out Wiltern on June 20, where the Los Angeles native delivered one of the most memorable performances of her career.

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Destin Conrad Hosts Dr. Martens 1461 Anniversary in Los Angeles

by Sharafa Odusanya June 24, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

Dr. Martens celebrated the 65th anniversary of its iconic 1461 shoe with an intimate gathering at Bar Benjamin in West Hollywood on June 17, bringing together musicians, creatives, and tastemakers for an evening hosted by R&B singer-songwriter Destin Conrad.

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DraftKings FIFA World Cup Watch Party. Photo credit Kyle Goldberg
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Harriet’s Rooftop Hosts World Cup Watch Party With DraftKings

by Sharafa Odusanya June 18, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

DraftKings and The h.wood Group officially kicked off the FIFA World Cup festivities on Friday evening with an exclusive watch party at Harriet’s Rooftop, bringing together media, creators, athletes and invited guests for one of Los Angeles’ premier opening match celebrations.

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(L-R) Ehren McGhehey, Jasper Dolphin, Jason Acuña, Preston Lacy, Steve-O, Johnny Knoxville, Zach Holmes, Rachel Wolfson, Compston Wilson, Jeff Tremaine, Sean McInerney and Dave England attend the "jackass: best and last" Block Party at Paramount Pictures Studios on June 06, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Paramount Pictures)
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Inside the ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Block Party

by Sharafa Odusanya June 10, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

With jackass: Best and Last set to hit theaters on June 26, Paramount Pictures transformed its iconic Los Angeles backlot into a playground of controlled chaos on Saturday for the jackass Block Party, an immersive fan experience celebrating the franchise’s final big-screen outing.

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Cheers at IO Rooftop at The Godfrey Hotel in Holloywood
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Pallini Limoncello and Bene Mixers Launch Summer Spritz Season

by Sharafa Odusanya June 2, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

 Summer arrived a little early in Los Angeles last Wednesday as Pallini Limoncello and Bene Mixers welcomed media, influencers, and hospitality guests to IO Rooftop at the Godfrey Hotel Hollywood for the official U.S. launch of Bene Mixers and the kickoff of Pallini Limoncello Spritz season.

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Ancestry Event at the Original Farmers Market
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Ancestry Features Original Farmers Market in Los Angeles

by Sharafa Odusanya May 22, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

On May 20, Ancestry transformed Original Farmers Market into an immersive celebration of heritage, entrepreneurship, and generational storytelling through “The Stories of US: Generations at The Original Farmers Market,” spotlighting the families behind one of Los Angeles’ most iconic culinary destinations.

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