Meet Summer Brown | Venue. Owner, promoter, and International tour manager

We had the good fortune of connecting with Summer Brown and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Summer, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
I started Ofela Lounge in the beginning to link AFRICAN American to west African culture through food music and communication. In addition to bridging the gap between west Africans and the Diaspora we also created a space for musicians , event promoters and dancers to be able to perfect their craft.. we are know as the Afrobeats parties, live concert, and show cases in a safe yet affordable event space

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
OFELA’S first opened one year prior to the Covid pandemic. When Covid hit, it was difficult to operate and a lounge. Luckily Ofela’s was able to keep the brand alive via the internet connecting to other like minded people around the globe. Once the pandemic past Ofela’s was now a global entity.
Which sparked the international touring.
Although, I have many success there has also been trails and tribulations through out the years. A lot of time and finances were lost for almost three year, due to the pandemic.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
First off Pittsburgh is a beautiful city to see at Night. And rich with history. We have three rivers and tons of bridges. Mt Washington is we’re our overlook is located. The alternative was to get to the top of the mountain is our inclines. Secondly, it’s a must that you visit
Our stadiums Hines Feild home of the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers, PNC Park home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and our ice Arena. Home of the Pittsburgh Penguins.
We have many historical Landmarks like the Crawford Grill and Wylie ave whe. The famed Pittsburgh renaissance took place.
We can not forget to have a delicious Pittsburgh favorite pamani brothers.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The Nigeria Community in a whole for supporting the bridging of the gap for Black Americans connecting back to our west African culture

The staff artist and patrons who has supported Ofela’s Globally

Lastly the United Music Mafia for believing in Afrobeats and the brand OFela’s Lounge

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Other: Also summer brown on IG summer.brown.10

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