YOBA DEVELOPMENT

@yobadevelopment

From the Ground Up: Flipping the Hood The builders of people, places, and things. /e/from-awareness-to-action-deed-theft-def
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The first step in addressing #deedtheft is raising awareness on what it is and how it’s executed and what can be done to prevent it . On September 26, 2025 @yobadevelopment and @yobadevelopmentfoundation hosted our first #FlippingTheHood Pop -Up along with @newyorkstateag Letitia James as we brought community together to build bridges and work on actionable steps to address this heinous organized criminal practice of targeting our communities across this city and literally stealing our wealth. Thanks to @karen.greenwood.77 and orgs like @stopdeedtheft for putting this issue on our radar. With the help of our host @vanessafreetv and panelists @vdwdst @nyneighborhoods @marco we convened stakeholders from across the city , from both the public and private sectors , lawyers, property owners , deed theft victims , activists etc to help move the needle. None of us can do it alone but we all can play a part in prevention and prosecution. I’m pleased to see how our public servants like city council member @chiosse and our mayor @zohrankmamdani are doing their part
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Shout out to this young brother @shawntheundeniable for his passion and commitment to service . Salute young king!! This is how @yobadevelopment and @yobadevelopment and @yobadevelopmentfoundation our slogan “builder of , people , places and things “ comes to life. If we are committed to the building up the knowledge base on a mental, emotional, spiritual , physical and financial level , we can produce more well rounded individuals who chose to be of service to our communities .
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If you wonder why we do the work we do @yobadevelopment and @yobadevelopmentfoundation to raise awareness around how our system works when it comes to housing, the rights of citizens and education ,this is part of the story! Salute our activist public servants like @chiosse
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Thank you @nationalfairhousingalliance for the invitation to come speak on behalf of @yobadevelopment regarding the ways that AI is impacting fair housing policies and practices as well as its impact on the film industry . I’m especially proud of seeing my sister and colleague @nikki.merkerson there and for allowing me to coach her on her journey towards her first place win 🏅 🙏🏾🍾in the pitching competition for innovation fair housing solutions with @pairgap a platform that unlocks homeownership via co - buying properties . Follow her for more info.
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A lot of my colleagues in the film and television industries are feeling the crunch of a significant reduction in work opportunities. Most people tend to think about how they may not see as many movies in the theaters, or how convenient it is to stream content from home or how they may not see their favorite actor or actress as much as they would like. What folks may also tend not to think about as much is the impact , streaming, Covid, both the actor and writers strikes , and the lack of robust tax incentive programs across these United States has had on the industry and how that has prompted more productions to go abroad. Here @iatse President Matthew D. Loeb highlights how productions leaving the US is hurting the industry. I love being a part of the magic of theater and filmmaking , the craft of acting and the transformative nature of art to show us who we are , have been or could be, but being an actor alone, has never been enough for me. What I love more is being a storyteller in the truest sense of the word as being a writer , director, producer, musician, educator and entrepreneur. Building @yobadevelopment at the intersection of my passions for business , real estate , education and media allows for me to pivot between these spaces seamlessly understanding the power of story as a tool to drive business. Can’t wait to share more on what we have cooking.
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So proud of my baby bro @lancegrowth and his company @growth1031 along with incredible fiancé @shanaestrachan for hosting The Global Exchange alongside our sister @bossybarbosa at the home of @patricklhenderson which brought together like minded folks from all over the globe who believe in collaboration over competition. Loved speaking at your fireside chat with my spirit sister @lisanebasquiat and moderated by super producer who is now adding host to her arsenal @tamishaharris 💪🏾🙏🏾 Atlanta showed out !! Helping him nurture his ideas of bringing good people together to drive business from @connectsaintlucia to now this activation and see them come to fruition is so dope to witness . We @yobadevelopment and @yobadevelopmentfoundation will continue to support and build community and projects together with you my brother and keep making our ancestors proud! Bless!!
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The journey of @yobadevelopment global storytelling continues. Here’s a little #BTS from this past weekends shoot in 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic featuring my good friend and collaborator @thedianagrissett and her project is actually called “Grand Cay” in Limon, not whatever foolishness I just said in the video 🤯😂 Starting a company at the intersection of real estate, education and media has been about staying obedient to the specific vision God placed in my spirit. It’s been an opportunity to bring a few of my passions together with intention and purpose. I’m grateful for all that continue to come across my path in this chapter of manifestations.
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Join me and @yobadevelopment as we shout out my brother @armando_cabral on the second collection of his collaboration with legacy furniture company @usmmodularfurniture and his featured arricle in @archdigest . The economic student , turned model, turned shoe designer and now furniture designer 🔥🔥🔥 I first met him over a decade ago when I was filming #Empire and discovered his shoe brand. We quickly connected around our shared interests in high design across mediums, family , our diasporic community . So proud of all of your accomplishments. Looking forward to what the future brings ! 🔥🔥🔥
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Atlanta is about to host something different. As the world turns its eyes to the city with the FIFA World Cup approaching…a curated group of professionals, investors, and cultural leaders will gather inside a private luxury estate. Featuring @malikyoba & @lisanebasquiat and hosted by @growth1031 This is not a typical networking event. It’s where global opportunity meets the right room. 🎟 Limited seats available Comment “INVITE” or click the link to attend.
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Because the world is so crazy now , let’s drop back into what’s happening in Africa right now! @blackgypsies Thanks for sharing this post. I’ve been following @soufiane.zarib for a minute . Hate we missed each other in Marrekech. Can’t wait to visit on my next trip as we continue to expand @yobadevelopment global footprint and keep telling our stories and building our communities .
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2 months ago
And that’s a wrap!! 🎬🎥 Can’t wait to share with the world the work we are doing in original content @yobadevelopment telling our stories of success , the good , bad and the ugly as we are building incredible businesses around the world in real estate , hospitality , travel , design , architecture etc . My global travels have taught me a lot and there are plenty of opportunities for us to win together . Our new video podcast launching later this year! Thank you @meryanneinspired for telling your story and allowing us to help elevate you and the @jnanetamsna brand . Family, when you decide to travel to Marrakech Morocco ,🇲🇦 make sure you visit and stay here . You will not be disappointed . And shout out to the best crew @studio_truedream 🎬🎥for helping to bring the vision to life! Love you guys!! More soo!
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This interior encapsulates how different colors can complement each other and give a sense of uniqueness while still creating a calm feel in a home. This interior feels like a space you might admire after a long day to unwind. Maybe sit and play the guitar, sit by the fireplace and place your coffee on the table, or simply appreciate the different shades of blue in the room. From the way the sunlight peeks onto the fireplace to the way the gold picture frames complement the pastel blue walls, every detail stands out. Even the black door and coffee table make the perfect pop of color while still maintaining the calm vibe. This interior has the most attentive details that truly make it feel like home. #interiordesign #yobadevelopment #communitydevelopment Found by RealmenteAzalea on Pinterest
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