![]() ![]() Other entertainers and personalities slated to appear at the Black Enterprise/Pepsi Golf & Tennis Challenge include Multi-Talented Actor Anthony Anderson, Comedian Chris Spencer and Hip Hop Icon Doug E. Her obvious talent and hits like “The Glamorous Life†and “Love Bizarre,†in conjunction with her pivotal work on other Prince-related projects, contributed to her international stardom. ![]() In the 1980s, Sheila’s collaboration with the artist Prince helped to catapult her to her own pop superstardom. She became a top session and touring musician before the age of 20, performing and/or recording with George Duke, Herbie Hancock, Billy Cobham, Con Funk Shun, Marvin Gaye (on his final world tour), Diana Ross, Lionel Richie, Gloria Estefan, Patti LaBelle, and Steve Nicks among others. Sheila Escovedo, best known to music fans as Sheila E., picked up the drumsticks and started making music at the precocious age of three and has since established herself as one of the most talented percussionist/drummers and performers in the world. His second single, “Turn Off The Lights†is now making its way to the top of the Urban AC chart. 29, Wilson’s birthday, debuted #1 on the Billboard R&B chart and #4 on the Top 200. No one slam-dunks a ballad like Wilson, the Grammy-nominated multi-talent behind the 15-week Billboard UAC chart-topper “You Are.†And that truth remains undisputed with “My Love Is All I Have†from Wilson’s fourth solo album Love, Charlie through P Music/RCA Records. The most determined golf and tennis competitors will compete for the coveted Purple Jacket, awarded to the champions of the Challenge tournaments, as well as trophies by Tiffany.Ĭharlie Wilson, one of the most prolific and energetic live entertainers of his generation, is currently commanding center stage with the sparkling ballad “My Love Is All I Have,†which has already reached #1 on the Billboard Urban Adult Contemporary chart. The yearly conclave draws hundreds of attendees, including some of the nation’s top corporate executives, professionals, tastemakers and entrepreneurs for fun in the sun, top-notch entertainment, and all-inclusive amenities in a relaxed and engaging environment. The prestigious weekend continues to be the largest African American sporting event of its kind, with two decades of showcasing world-class entertainers (Raphael Saadiq, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Fantasia, Steve Harvey, Babyface, Earth Wind & Fire, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane, Chrisette Michelle, Anthony Hamilton and Dave Chappelle are just a small sampling of the showstoppers who have performed at the Challenge) and attracting African American achievers from every arena, ranging from then-teen tennis sensations Venus and Serena Williams, to golf legends Charlie Sifford and Lee Elder. ![]()
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