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YolanDa Brown has actually attained a Guinness World Record for the most cash promised around the world for a Kickstarter dining establishment job with $314,000 for place and restaurant Soul Mama.

Artist, author, and broadcaster YolanDa Brown OBE DL, along with music supervisor Adetokunbo “T” Oyelola, have actually made a Guinness World Records title for raising the most cash for a dining establishment task through Kickstarter. Together, they raised a tremendous ₤ 248,148 ($314,000) for YolanDa’s music location and dining establishment, Soul Mama– the biggest quantity raised by a dining establishment worldwide on the Kickstarter platform.

The charity Music Venue Trust discovered in a yearly report that 125 live music areas completely closed in 2023. YolanDa’s brand-new place intends to bring chances for independent artists while altering the story of place ownership and developing more variety in an under-funded area.

“In setting a Guinness World Records title, Soul Mama didn’t simply safe funds; we wove a tapestry of dreams shared by thousands. A testimony to what we can accomplish when we join and think. This Record is not simply a number– it’s a guarantee to fill every check out with laughter, convenience, and a sense of belonging,” states YolanDa.

“At Soul Mama, we’re more than a music place and dining establishment; we’re a home for dreamers and followers who see the world not simply as it is, however as it might be, filled with pleasure, connection, and shared minutes that remain in the heart long after the night ends,” she continues. “A huge thank you to everybody who supported us up until now and the brand-new individuals who will find us along our journey and get on the Soul Mama Train.”

“This is an amazing accomplishment, and a testimony to the enthusiasm, drive, and decision it requires to make a game-changing job like Soul Mama pertained to fulfillment,” stated Craig Glenday, Editor-in-Chief of Guinness World Records. “And how interesting that this is simply the start for this enthusiastic blend of food, music, and culture– I can’t wait to see what occurs next!”

The London-based Soul Mama was noted in the “leading dining establishments to anticipate in 2024 list” by the Evening Standard. With a diverse shows prepared, Soul Mama will use jazz, soul, gospel, reggae, funny, fireside talks, performances for kids and household audiences, plus far more, along with genuine blend food from Africa, the Caribbean, and South America. Soul Mama is because of open this spring, with more info to be exposed quickly.