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The Global Art Fair 2025: Revitalizing North Charleston’s Creative Heart
For two brisk autumn days, Park Circle was alive with the hum of conversation and the rustle of possibility. The 2025 Global Art Fair, powered by NobleSol Art Group under the leadership of Okeeba Jubalo, turned the quiet rhythm of North Charleston into a vibrant dialogue about art, heritage, and community.

Nailah Herbert
Nov 10


The Long Way Home: I Mastered Atlanta, Now I Am Focused On North Charleston
For nearly thirty years, my family and I lived in Atlanta, only visiting Charleston for a week each summer. When my wife first suggested moving back a few years ago, I can honestly say I wasn't completely sold. To be transparent, I was hesitant about uprooting my life. I knew that returning to Charleston would mean committing to building an arts scene from the ground up . After decades of investing in my brand and movements in Atlanta , I realized I would be starting over f

OKEEBA JUBALO
Sep 29


OURS: The Importance of Collecting Black Art
Okeeba Jubalo & Kat Brown (Image by NobleSol Art Group) The Atlanta Fine Art Exhibition was nothing short of spectacular. From the...

Nailah Herbert
Sep 21


The Disruptor: Okeeba Jubalo's Vision For a New North Charleston
In the late 1800s, our society transitioned from battling the darkness of night with candlelight and kerosine lamps to the explosion of...

Nailah Herbert
Sep 20


A Heart of Gold: Ja’nister Herring’s Story
When Ja’nister Herring reflects on her life, she sums up her current chapter with a phrase that carries both triumph and grit: “Queen, you got this.”
Her story is one of perseverance, clarity, and an unwavering commitment to using her gifts to uplift others. What brought her to Charleston was not just a professional opportunity; it was a calling. She accepted a major role with a global company, uprooting herself from familiar ground to build a new life in a city she had lo

Nailah Herbert
Sep 11


Be the Light: Susan Ash and the Mission of Liza’s Lifeline
On a quiet morning in Park Circle, Okeeba Jubalo sat down with Susan Ash for Coffee with Okeeba to talk about an issue that continues to...

Nailah Herbert
Aug 29


Lightning & Thunder: The Launch of Lowcountry Cigars
Johnny Clarkson & Okeeba Jubalo In an exciting milestone for the Lowcountry and beyond, two Black entrepreneurs are redefining the...

Nailah Herbert
Aug 25


The Ascue Legacy (Part 2)
The Ascue’s are a great example of a family that has passed down a strong legacy of values and traditions. Their legacy is one of hard...

Nailah Herbert
Oct 31, 2023


Welcome To The World
Dr. John Eaves is a multi-hyphenate public figure—he’s a politician, a professor at Spelman College, and an entrepreneur. His greatest...

Nailah Herbert
Aug 30, 2023


The Ascue Legacy
“A day in the life of the Ascue family looks as normal or abnormal as anyone else living in the Lowcountry,” said Craig Ascue, son of Mr....

Nailah Herbert
Jul 31, 2023




Zandrina Dunning & Stephen Washington
The Dynamic Duo Zandrina Dunning and Stephen Washington are the dynamic business duo arousing people’s musical taste buds in Charleston,...

Nailah Herbert
Jul 31, 2022
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