In Conversation with Dr. Syleecia Thompson

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Dr. Syleecia Thompson is an entertainment executive, producer, and professor with over 25 years of experience in music, television, and film. As founder and CEO of Dr. Syleecia Productions, she has overseen more than $20 million in projects and tours. She manages Grammy-nominated artist Syleena Johnson and carries on the legacy of her father, Blues Hall of Famer Syl Johnson.
Based between the USA and South Africa, her mission is to bridge education, entertainment, and entrepreneurship across the African diaspora. She is also an Amazon bestselling author and a professor teaching entrepreneurship at National University in the US.
5 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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