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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.

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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Rémy Martin’s ‘This Is My City’ Campaign Stops in Los Angeles

by Sharafa Odusanya May 19, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

On May 12, Rémy Martin brought its “This Is My City” campaign to Los Angeles, celebrating the creatives and cultural tastemakers shaping the city through music, fashion, film, and community.

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Tres LA Grand Opening
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Très LA Bistro & Café Debuts at Pacific Design Center

by Sharafa Odusanya May 11, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

West Hollywood officially welcomed a new dining destination on Friday night as Très LA Bistro & Café hosted its Grand Opening Debut inside the iconic Pacific Design Center. 

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Bryan Cranston Dos Hombres
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Bryan Cranston Celebrates Next Chapter of Dos Hombres Tequila

by Sharafa Odusanya May 11, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

On Cinco de Mayo, Bryan Cranston brought the next chapter of the Dos Hombres brand to Novikov Beverly Hills, where guests gathered for an intimate happy hour celebrating the launch of Dos Hombres Blanco Tequila.

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UNO x Vrbo Hollywood Hills home
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UNO and Vrbo Turn Home Into Game Night Getaway

by Sharafa Odusanya May 11, 2026
written by Sharafa Odusanya

On May 5, Mattel and Vrbo welcomed press to the Hollywood Hills for an early preview of their new UNO x Vrbo collaboration, a limited-time travel experience transforming vacation rentals into immersive game night destinations inspired by the iconic card game.

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