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 decade, WUFO was purchased by Sheila L. Brown of Vision Multi Media Group.
What is the 2010's (2013)?
This DJ first gained fame in the late 1950s and 60s with his show, "The Lyons Den," on WXRA and WWOL.
Who is DJ Jimmy Lyons?
This person is the owner of RMA Entertainment, and since early 2020, he has worked as WUFO’s Production Coordinator and Friday DJ.
Who is DJ Centrell O. Smith (DJ Ras Muata)?
This newspaper publisher historically covered Black recognition and pride, WUFO's programming after MLK Jr's assassination, and Sheridan Broadcasting's attempt to sell WUFO.
What is The Challenger Newspaper?
In this decade, Sheridan Broadcasting sought to sell the WUFO Radio Station for $400,000, which sparked immediate community backlash.
What is the 1970's (1973)?
While in Cleveland, Eddie O’Jay managed a five-member band from Ohio called “The Three Musketeers,” though stories vary about how they got this famous new name.
What are “the O'Jays”?
This sports radio host began hosting "The Message," a program aimed at “the enlightenment of minorities,” on Mondays starting in 1994
Who is Patrick "The Mighty Oba" Freeman?
WUFO contacted the NFL to secure this sports director's attendance at the Super Bowl.
Who is Patrick Freeman?
This decade, WUFO relocated from 89 LaSalle to 143 Broadway.
What is the 2000s?
Nicknamed "Hollywood," this historical DJ is responsible for putting multiple songs and artists on American radio’s radar, including Madonna, The System, Bob Marley, and more.
Who is DJ Frankie Crocker?
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?
This Historic WUFO DJ was widely accepted as Buffalo's first African-American DJ.
Who is DJ Jimmy Lyons?
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?
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?
Beginning her career in radio in 1981, this DJ has 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?