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Unity in Diversity Comes to Life: Nina Capone Hosts the 2025 Islamic Heritage Festival in Philadelphia

On Saturday, June 14th, the energy at Penn's Landing, Cherry Street Pier will be nothing short of electric as the Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council (ICPIC) presents the Islamic Heritage Festival 2025. With this year’s powerful theme — “Remake the World: Unity in Diversity” — this all-ages, family-friendly event promises a full day of cultural celebration, performances, and inspiration.

And at the heart of it all? Nina Capone — media mogul, tech disruptor, and cultural connector — will serve as the official host, representing the power of heritage, resilience, and reinvention.


🌍 About ICPIC: Honoring Culture Since 1991

The Islamic Cultural Preservation and Information Council (ICPIC), founded in 1991, has been a cornerstone in preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Muslims in America. Through arts, education, and community programming, ICPIC continues to inform and uplift by celebrating the diversity, strength, and spiritual vibrancy of the Muslim community.

The Islamic Heritage Festival is one of its flagship events — uniting people from all walks of life to celebrate cultural identity, shared values, and collective pride.


🎤 Meet the Host: Nina Capone — A Voice for the Culture

Jamilah Lawry, professionally known as Nina Capone, is a true visionary. She is the first Black woman to own a hip-hop focused digital music streaming platform in the United States — In Da Streets Radio, an Apple Music Affiliated Station streaming globally across 80+ countries.

Her empire doesn’t stop there:

  • CEO of My Biz Consulting, offering operations, automation, and marketing strategy for entrepreneurs and enterprises alike.

  • Owner of the Anytime Mailbox Operations Center in Folcroft, PA, supporting startups, solopreneurs, and remote teams with business infrastructure.

  • Founder of Inspire Da Streets Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of business and creative leaders — and also the official sponsor of her hosting role at this year’s festival.

Through her ecosystem of businesses, Nina Capone has become a champion of community upliftment, technology access, and cultural storytelling. Hosting the Islamic Heritage Festival is both a professional honor and a personal milestone rooted in her own North Philly Muslim-American upbringing.


🎶 Festival Lineup: A Day of Music, Art & Culture

The festival will feature powerful performances and appearances by:

  • 🌟 MuMu Fresh – GRAMMY-nominated vocalist, emcee & activist

  • 🧕🏾 Noorah Islam

  • 🎤 Yusha Asaad

  • 🧥 Supafly NoWings

  • 🎧 Tone Love

  • 🕶️ Mujahid

  • 🥁 Universal Drum and Dance Ensemble

  • 🎺 Trumpet Chics

From soulful music to cultural dance, spoken word to spiritual expression, this lineup reflects the rich diversity within the global Islamic experience.


🙏🏽 Sponsored By

This community-powered event would not be possible without the support of the following incredible sponsors:

  • PECO – An Exelon Company

  • Delaware River Waterfront Corporation

  • The Philadelphia Cultural Fund

  • City Commissioner Omar Sabir

  • SUPRA Office Solutions Inc.

  • Masjidullah – The Center for Human Excellence

  • Senator Sharif Street

  • Pennsylvania Council on the Arts

  • City of Philadelphia

  • Inspire Da Streets Inc. (Sponsor of Host Nina Capone)


📍 Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025📍 Location: Cherry Street Pier, 121 N. Christopher Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 10106🕑 Time: 2 PM – 8 PM🎤 Host: Nina Capone (Jamilah Lawry)🎟️ Admission: FREE | Family-Friendly | Open to All


When Culture Meets Purpose

The Islamic Heritage Festival is more than an event — it’s a movement. And with Nina Capone at the mic, it's a celebration of excellence, legacy, and love for community. As a Muslim-American woman, media entrepreneur, and civic leader, her hosting is a full-circle tribute to both her faith and her fight to create space for others to shine.

Whether you're coming to explore new cultures, support the arts, or vibe with Philly’s finest, this is one event you don’t want to miss.

Follow the Movement:

📲 IG: @ninacapone1

 
 
 

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