Important People
In the 2010s, WUFO was purchased by this person of Vision Multi Media Group and True Bethel Community Development Corp., making it WNY’s first black, female-owned station.
Who is Sheila L. Brown?
In this year, WUFO was purchased by Sheila L. Brown of Vision Multi Media Group
What is 2013?
In 2010, this person transitioned into your “Friendly International Selecta” on the show, becoming a Second Generation DJ (He's the eldest son of 80’s Gospel Jock Jimmy Smith) on the WUFO airwaves
Who is DJ Centrell O. Smith (DJ Ras Muata)?
He was Buffalo's first Black disc jockey, gaining fame in the late 1950s and 60s with his show, "The Lyons Den," on WXRA and WWOL.
Who is DJ Jimmy Lyons?
WUFO was the first station to play this musician’s music at the beginning of the 70’s
Who is Rick James?
This person joined WUFO in 2007 as an Intern and News Reporter for Project Access To A-Free-Ka, and since early 2020, he has worked as WUFO’s Production Coordinator.
Who is Centrell O. Smith?
In this decade, Sheridan Broadcasting sought to sell the WUFO Radio Station. After finding a buyer, the FCC approved the sale for $400,000, which sparked immediate community backlash.
What is the 1980's (1984)?
The founder of Well Done Media and “SWIM” Suffering Women in Ministry, and the host of WUFO RADIO mix 1080am & POWER 96.5 FM on Sunday Evenings
Who is DJ Anita “Razor Sharp” Williams?
While in Cleveland, Eddie O’Jay managed a five-member band from Ohio called “the Mascots,” though stories vary about how they got this famous new name.
What are “the O'Jays”?
When WUFO decided to move its address, they brought with them a palette of this, on which visitors can donate to sign their names.
What are bricks (from the original building)?
WUFO's got in contact with the NFL to get this sports director down to the Super Bowl.
Who is Patrick Freeman?
In this decade, WUFO decided to move its address from 89 LaSalle to 143 Broadway, bringing a palette of bricks from the original building.
What is the 2000s?
Joining WUFO in 2007, this DJ produces and co-hosts the Access to A-Free-Ka project alongside DJ Ras Muata.
Who is DJ Ras Jomo?
Nicknamed "Hollywood," this historical DJ is responsible for putting multiple songs and artists on American radio’s radar, including Madonna, pop duo The System, Bob Marley, and more.
Who is DJ Frankie Crocker?
In early 2025, WUFO was featured by the Erie County NY and County Executive Mark Poloncarz on their social accounts for this time of the year.
What is Black History Month?
Not only is she WUFO's Sunday DJ, but this person is also the founder of the original Taking it to the Streets, a highly anticipated annual event, now in its 35th year.
Who is Anita Williams?
WUFO Radio was established in this specific year, cementing itself as the only African American-owned radio station in Western New York.
What is 1961?
Beginning her career in radio in 1981 at WBNY 91.3 FM, this DJ first joined WUFO around the same time Sheila Brown did. She's been a DJ at 4 different radio stations, Metro Traffic Control, and a firefighter before coming back to WUFO in 2020.
Who is DJ Terri Davis?
This person collaborated with Stevie Wonder as a lyricist on Wonder’s album "Songs in the Key of Life." He's also co-wrote for the soundtrack of Spike Lee’s movie Bamboozled, in which he appears, playing himself as a radio talk show host.
Who is DJ Imhotep Gary Byrd?
WUFO was the only radio station to take two buses to Washington DC for this president's inauguration events.
Who is President Barack Obama?
This person, one of WUFO's evening DJs, was selected by WUFO to receive the Black Achievers Award.
Who is DJ Ras Jomo?
Sheila Brown started working at WUFO as an entry-level salesperson in this specific year.
What is 1981?
When the station was finally given the nationwide name "WUFO," this DJ was widely accepted as their first DJ.
Who is Eddie O'Jay?
It was this person who recalled Eddie O'Jay's time at WUFO, when he brought in some of his vocalist friends to the Colored Musicians Club to garner their attention.
Who is Sheila L. Brown?
A day before Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, he gave this final speech on April 3rd, 1968.
What is "I Have Been to the Mountaintop"?