2025 cbuswgFest Schedule
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Detroit Diamond
(Featured Artist)
Detroit Diamond was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Diamond has made a name for herself in the film and music industries, being one of the top four finalists in the Netflix Series "Rhythm and Flow." Her hustle and desire to win is undeniable.
Following the success of the show, Detroit Diamond has opened on tour for Kash Doll and performed with legendary R&B singer Lloyd.
Detroit Diamond is on fire with her latest freestyles on Sway In The Morning, After Hour Show & On The Radar! She is excited to headline the Columbus Women & Girls' Fest.
Follow her on IG: @_detroitdiamond_
Starlit Ways
"Starlit Ways is an acoustic duo made of international singer Rose Nkechi and guitarist Chris Glover.
Rose has performed the U.S. National Anthem at the 2024 U.S. Skating Figure Championships and the bilingual Canadian national anthem for the 2023 Columbus Crew vs. Toronto game. She is also part of the Columbus Symphony Chorus. Her truly gifted vocals and stylish multilingual story-telling in French, Spanish, and Italian (to name a few) delivered with great flair, embark listeners on a delightful journey of her passion for music.
Chris is an excellent self-taught acoustic and electric guitarist whose attention to detail and clean style effortlessly complement their combined talents and desire to spread joy through music.
Together they are a dynamic duo performing varying genres from Jazz, Waltz, Broadway, etc. They have been featured on ABC 6’s Good Day Columbus and have performed at renowned venues and festivals locally and out of state.
Follow them on IG: @starlitways
Kelo
Kelo is a spoken word artist/singer/songwriter/producer & music educator.
She started singing at 7 years-old in church and it has been her life ever since. She has shared the Pride stage with Debra Cox and Martha Wash and the First ladies of Disko. She has been a regular performer at Columbus Pride for more than 18 years.
Her album "I will house you" and newly released album "Sober Vibes" is streaming on all media platforms.
Follow her on IG: @officialkelomusic, FB: @Kelo-Music Journals, YouTube: @Kelovevo
Cincinnati Rope Twisters
~Motivation, Determination, Dedication & Sisterhood~
The Cincinnati Rope Twisters Double Dutch Team was founded in the fall of 2017.
They are an nonprofit 501c3 organization that focuses on motivation, determination, dedication, and sisterhood. They are located in Cincinnati, Ohio. They currently practice at the Cincinnati Recreation Center in College Hill.
The Cincinnati Rope Twisters accept girls from ages 4 to 14 years old. Their program helps with fitness, mental health, and overall self-esteem. They belong to the American Double Dutch League and the National Association for Double Dutch Organizations and have participated in World Tournaments: 2018- Sumter South Carolina (ADDL) 2019- Tolland, Connecticut (ADDL) 2022- Washington, D.C (NADDO) 2023- Sumter, South Carolina (ADDL) 2024- Sumter, South Carolina (ADDL) Cincinnati, Ohio (NADDO) 2025-Sumter, South Carolina(ADDL)
IG: @crt_doubledutch