On this day we were blessed with the Godfather of Soul.
May 3, 2020
Black Celebrities Born On May 3 🍰
James Brown (1933)
An ancestor of funk music and a major figure of 20th-century music and dance, he is often referred to as the "Godfather of Soul". In a career that lasted 50 years, he influenced the development of several music genres.
His first film role, in Sugar Hill, came in 1993 during his senior year of high school. During his time at Seton Hall, he was cast in a starring role in Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk on Broadway.
Alexander Chuka Iwobi (/ɪˈwoʊbi/ ih-WOH-bee; born 3 May 1996) is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Arsenal and the Nigeria national team.