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Orion "OP1" Peace

An internationally versed artist, producer, activist, song writer & entrepreneur, Orion has pledged his life to inspiring consciousness & bridging the divide between Africa & the Western world through the most universal language known to man; music. Birthed to a multicultural family, Orion identifies with both his middle eastern/North African Israelite family on his mothers side as well as his Argentinian born, Swiss raised father. He also carries the title Omo Kabiyesi or Omoba in Yoruba meaning Prince following his nationally acknowledged induction into the royal tribe in Nigeria.

Orion's entry into the royal family of Yoruba land was initiated by the highest Kabiyesi of the entire Yoruba empire and this occurrence further reinforced Orion's path to being a light to the world. Working on projects, collaborations and media campaigns with notable artists such as Snoop Lion, Seun Kuti (son of the legendary FELA), Stephen Marley, Nneka, the legendary G.O.A.T of Hip-Hop Rakim, Rocky Dawuni, Killah Priest of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, Philly's platinum artist Cassidy, the Grammy nominated Jon B & Reality Star/actress/songstress Teairra Mari, to name a few, the mission to inspire consciousness through music is at the core of the movement of True Shine. Multiple collaborations with some of the worlds most respected artists as well as being the face of Portland hip-hop after featuring as the lead rapper for the televised official Portland Trailblazers NBA Anthem for their 40th anniversary are but a few of the many endeavors this young visionary accomplished in the span of a few years.

Being raised in an international family, Orion grew up speaking Hebrew, German, Swiss German, Italian & later acquired Amharic & his most recent languages, Yoruba & West African Pidgin. His mission in Nigeria, Africa got him working with many notable artists & producers, from Fliptyce, producer of Africa's most popular hit of this century ‘Chop my Money‘ which featured P-Square & Akon, to Seun Kuti(son of the legendary king of AfroBeat FELA Kuti, Nneka&many other great artists in an effort to popularize afrobeat & afropop in the Western markets. A number of the greatest pioneers of musical consciousness are aware of this young visionary & support his platform whole heartedly. Dignitaries such as the Yoruba Kabiyesi, the legendary Rakim, the Kuti's & Palestinian author/activist Izzeldin Abuelaish support his cause for unity & the spreading of light. Aliko Dangote, the worlds wealthiest African, recently visited his family in babcock university Nigeria to donate towards the school in an effort to support education in Nigeria. It is through a well planned adjoining of minds in Africa that we will build the strength to carry the message of freedom, peace, unity & love that is overdue.

Orion "OP1" Peace was born in San Francisco, California to an international family. After moving to Zurich, Switzerland, for a number of years he moved back to Berkeley, California, where he grew up Key Points Orion Peace is: -Yoruba Prince -International Artist/Entrepreneur -Collaborated with Rakim, Seun Kuti, Cassidy, Jon B, Teairra Mari, Killah Priest. -peace activist (Israel/Palestine) worked with Peace Now(shalom Achshav) & Nobel peace prize nominee Palestinian Doctor/author Izzeldin Abuelaish -associated Acts: Snoop Dogg, Rakim, Cassidy, Seun Kuti, Nneka, Oranmiyan, Skales, wiz Kid, sheyman, Davido, j-martins, Stephen Marley, Ms Hill. -official nba anthem for the blazers -Multi-lingual (Hebrew, German, Italian, English, west African pidgin, Swiss German)

Philanthropy : -Founded & runs Youth Empowerment Program: True Shine with Gwec, sponsored by the Cannon Network (run by Nick Cannon's father James) Teaches underprivileged youth life skills with a focus on music production, audio engineering & the entertainment business.) -co-founder/president of the healing network (non-profit with focus on nutrition) -teens teaching tobacco prevention(high school) -former Vice President/co-founder of Juneteenth Oregon. -current president Juneteenth San Diego -champion & active leg of sickle cell warriors (#1 sickle cell education/support group in the world)

Schooling Tehiyah Day School (Jewish) Willard Jr High School City of 10,000 Buddhas (eukaya) Gymnasia Rehavia School Jerusalem Berkeley High School Scuola Dante Alighieri (Italy) University of Calfornia at Berkeley California Real Estate School