In February 2013, Divas Unlimited Inc. served as the official marketing partner for the Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical Fela!. The play was extremely successful and sold out three days into the five day run. Wilkins and strategic partners were able to bridge the importance of the history of Fela! and it’s roots to the civil rights movement in Atlanta by tying in Mayor Kasim Reed, city officials, local celebrities, Fela Ambassador and Associate Producer Ludacris Bridges to effective influence and educate the Atlanta community. Mr. Wilkins wanted to expand the brand with the Legendary Awards who received a Proclamation from the City of Atlanta in early 2013 for its groundbreaking work in the entertainment industry. Mr. Wilkins created and launched the Legendary Awards Foundation in hopes of implementing the Legendary Health Initiative to a wider audience in preparation for the 2014 Annual Legendary Awards. In his spare time, Mr. Wilkins finds the time to give back to the youth by serving as a volunteer coach for several AAU programs during the summer months. Mr. Wilkins also runs The Wilkins Basketball Clinic throughout the year with a mission of helping teens reach their full potential during their off season by providing complimentary skill training to enhance or improve their current skill sets. Mr. Wilkins has been credited with helping several students to attend NCAA Division One Basketball Programs. The Lifetime Achievement Award for their service to the Community from The Obama Administration in 2017. Wilkins received a
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