๐ฅน Wow! A life sized wax figure of Nipsey Hussle was unveiled Saturday at Invest Fest in Atlanta by a contestant competing in the $100K pitch competition. โMy business needs this $100K because our history matters. In the Black community representation matters, and what better way to show representation and honor but through memorializing legends who have paved the way…โ
The contestant, Sharmir ”Mr. Official” Oglesby, a former school teacher from Ohio, pitched the concept of ๐๐ง ๐๐-๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ง ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐ก๐ข๐๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง that includes the use of VR technology. The thunderous applause shook the room as he unveiled the realistic Neighborhood Nip wax figure to a panel of judges including The Marathonโs Blacc Sam, Jorge Peniche, Adam Asghedom and EYLโs co-founders and co-CEOs Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings.
โThese funds can create a world through which black culture and black history remains alive until the end of time. The cultural wax museum whether it be mobile, or a permanent location will be a one of a kind must see experience. Can you imagine an immersive and cultural relatable exhibition?โ
Although he didnโt win 1st place, Mr. Officials says heโs grateful for the experience and was contacted by other investors immediately after leaving the stage.
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