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Testfa “Taz” Wube is a graduate of Ohio State University and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated. As an entertainment promoter Taz Wube has over 10 years of lounge/nightclub and marketing experience. He was a successful member of the team, Influence Marketing, which conceptualized Love Nightclub and nurtured it into one of the premiere nightclub entertainment destinations on the East Coast[1][2]. He served as the Marketing and Promotions Director at Love Nightclub for 7 years. In addition to the phenomenal success of Love as a Washington DC staple, Taz's business IQ played a pivotal role in the opening and development of The Park at 14th (or simple known as The Park) Restaurant and Lounge[3].

The Marc and Taz Brand, Opening Love Nightclub

Taz Wube arrived to the Washington DC area in 1999 looking for a fresh start to put his marketing skill set into action. He began promotions at Republic Gardens with Saturday nights being the venue's most profitable; both in terms of attendance and bar sales. After growing his own following, comprised of the Capitol's elite and most progressive young adults, Wube joined forces with the entertainment lifestyle mogul, Marc Barnes. The duo began hosting the high quality events at Republic Gardens, formerly located on the U St corridor. The powerful partnership allowed the entertainment world to be introduced to them on a first-name basis; Marc and Taz.

Garnering much success and national notoriety, Taz Wube transitioned into marketing director of Dream Nightclub. It was there that his knowledge took shape in a major way. Aligned with the company, Influence Marketing, Taz Wube became a crucial part of the relaunch and re-branding of Dream Nightclub. His team was able to revamp the DC nightlife scale without ever moving the venue geographically. Dream Nightclub became Love Nightclub and the re-structuring quickly took off. The Marc and Taz brand positioned their brand to be the forerunner in East Coast nightlife entertainment.

With the re-opening of the largest club on the East Coast, Love Nightclub, Marc and Taz transcended into a new stratosphere of events planning and management. This 54,000 square foot venue is an experience on its own. Located on the renowned Okie St, Love Nightclub boasts 4 luxurious floors with various rooms for special guests to entertain, a 2nd floor performance stage, 4 decks, and a Penthouse suite for the most important of guests. In addition to the venue being a frequent stop for entertainers and athletes[4], Love Nightclub has played the backdrop to a myriad of sociopolitical events. Howard University, the Congressional Black Caucus, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are among the elite institutions for which Marc and Taz have orchestrated events.

Marc and Taz have hosted the following entertainment and cultural elite: Sean "Diddy" Combs, Alicia Keys, T.I., Lebron James, Common, Kanye West, Jay-Z, film directors John Singleton and Spike Lee, President Bill Clinton and Former First Lady Hillary Clint, the NBA World Champions Los Angeles Lakers, and even such newcomers as Drake, Kid Cudi, and Keri Hilson. Taz, utilizing his connections abroad, has also hosted international events in his native Ethiopia, Dubai, Nigeria, and Kenya.

Shortly following the opening of their 2nd venue together The Park at 14th, in 2008, Marc and Taz parted ways amicably.

Suite 202 and Taz Events

Taking his experience, along with a team of knowledgeable local brand managers, Taz Wube is now managing his own event planning and marketing company, Suite 202.[5]. Sparing no expense and continuing his diligent reputation as a lifestyle promoter, Taz Wube still commands the attention of patrons in the Washington DC area and beyond. Bringing the "Midas touch" to his new venues, Layla Lounge, Lux Lounge, and Lima Lounge, Suite 202 has solidified Taz Wube's place in the list of great nightlife entertainment architects.

Party Boyz

Taz Wube made his television debut, alongside then-partner Marc Barnes, in the series entitled Party Boyz. The show, which aired on the TV One network, chronicled the fast-paced daily lives of Marc and Taz as leaders in nightlife entertainment.

Party Boyz debuted with a 1-hour special showing the process by which Taz and his team delivered prime events at both Love and The Park at 14th during the historic Inauguration week of 2009. The show premiered May 17th, 2009 and featured appearances by Lebron James, Jay Z and Beyonce [6] , actor Boris Kodjoe, singer/actor Jamie Foxx, Washington DC mayor, Adrian Fenty, and many other A-list celebrities and political personalities.[7]

References

  1. ^ "Show&Tell" (html). The Washington City Paper. 2005-09-09. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |work= at position 15 (help)
  2. ^ "The Party Boyz Get It In" (html). The SOURCE. 2009-05-13.
  3. ^ "Catching up with Taz Wube" (html). Shy Magazine. 2008-08-20.
  4. ^ "Lebron James and Cleveland Cavaliers" (photos). EViplist.com.
  5. ^ "www.Suite202DC.com" (website).
  6. ^ "Jay Z and Beyonce in Love Nightclub Inauguration week" (photos). 1/17/2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Party Boyz Clip" (video).

Suite 202 DC Official Site
Taz Wube Official Twitter
TV One Clips of Party Boyz

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