The Essence Film Festival was graced by celebrities from around the world. The creatives made their way to New Orleans, Louisiana for a multitude of premieres, fashion and networking while highlighting the culture of black excellence. It speaks of the resilience of all artists who make a way on platforms that aid in this endeavor and DeAna Fai is one of them. A Norfolk State University, Eastern Virginia Medical School Alumni, and a Pop-soul, Hip-Hop independent artist of Oxymoron Music Entertainment, LLC, is amongst a few who can say they were an integral part of an award winning film at the Essence Film Festival.
DeAna Fai continues on a Christmas spree with her songs in Rom Com holiday features including A Kismet Holiday. After winning the 2024 Essence Film Festival Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature Film, A Kismet Holiday is set to be released later this year. The film is linked to a credible cast which stars Kym Whitley, Elle Varner, Lamman Rucker, Joyful Drake, Derrick A. King, and Asiahn. The Romantic Holiday Comedy was produced by Chuck and Bree West, both known for Remy Ma’s “Godmother” music video, “A Wesley Christmas,” “Stalked Within,” and the “Hush” TV series. DeAna Fai’s “Christmas Love” and “Ready For Christmas” are synced in the film and is the project’s theme. The records have elements of pop, disco and funk however, DeAna Fai has a way of keeping the hip-hop spirit alive in her music. DeAna Fai is linked to Hip-Hop mogul Karine “Sho-Time” Thornton of Sho-Time Battle Rap League, and he also appears in her “Ready For Christmas” music video at which the song itself is in the Jury Award winning feature.
A recent social media post showed DeAna Fai supporting all the cast and crew for the big win at the Essence Film Festival, although no pictures have surfaced from the star with her presence attending the celebration. A source close to the artist claims other projects were underway suggesting the reason for her absence. Aside from her singing and writing catchy melodies for the holiday season, it would not be a surprise if the Pop, and RnB artist were involved in some acting roles. The songstress appeared on the Fox Television network as an upscale bar patron on the TV Series Empire and has released two Christmas related music videos within the last two years showcasing her talent as an actress. Another, which is a non-seasonal music video of her single “Me and Mine,” showcases DeAna Fai’s on-screen presence along with the acclaimed Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award winning music producer Dunlap Exclusive, who is also the star’s friend.
DeAna Fai has been on the music scene for over a decade and the Essence Film Festival is a true testament of her work. This independent artist’s music has been the trailer music themes for films for more than 2 holiday rom coms that have aired on Lifetime, BET+, Netflix, Centric, On Demand, and more. DeAna Fai may have the ear for the perfect blend surrounding the true meaning of Christmas and authenticity with her songs.
