Shonka Dukureh

#ElvisMovie is rocking the box office! Singer and actress @iamshonka shared her experience portraying Big Mama Thornton in the new film with CW30 for an exclusive interview. Visit our Facebook page to see the full interview!

Did Elvis Presley Steal From Big Mama Thornton? The Real Story of ‘Hound Dog’ rollingstone.com/music/music-ne… via @RollingStone

@iamshonka went to sing in a gospel choir for the new "Elvis" film. It led to her to playing Coachella and a role as one of the biggest stars in blues history. @ThatNinaCardona shares her incredible story wpln.org/post/how-a-nas…

She plays Big Mama Thornton in @ElvisMovie, #1 at the box office last weekend. Meet @iamshonka, a graduate of @Fisk1866 & @Trevecca. On @NC5_talktown at 11a, she'll tell about being part of the movie and recording the song Vegas with @DojaCat for the soundtrack. @NC5

Singer and actress @iamshonka spoke with Rated R&B about her role as Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton in the new @ElvisMovie. ratedrnb.com/2022/06/shonka…

"I think that's the beauty of this film is she gets her flowers in a sense,”@iamshonka says. "If that means they say her name more than mine, so be it! She deserves that! I truly believe that Big Mama Thornton brought me this role." newschannel5.com/news/nashville…

Meet The Gospel Singer Who Plays Big Mama Thornton In 'Elvis' essence.com/entertainment/… via @ESSENCE

"Can't Help Falling In Love" with @AustinButler #ElvisMovie

I feel I haven’t been clear enough in conveying that Austin sings all the young Elvis in the movie so forgive me. I thought you might find this 2019 camera test fascinating. Thank you @austinbutler for letting me share this early test to give the fans an insight into your journey

On repeat all summer. 🔥 Watch the official video for @DojaCat’s “VEGAS” with @IAmShonka, featured on the #ElvisMovie soundtrack. Get your tickets now, and experience it in theaters June 24! ⚡️ #TCB elvis.warnerbros.com

The Official Video for @DojaCat’s “Vegas” with @iamshonka is here — featured on the soundtrack of @BazLuhrmann’s #ElvisMovie, only in theaters June 24. ⚡️ ️ Watch the full video now: youtu.be/QZp2biJul1c

"ELVIS Star @AustinButler Thrusts Hips at #Cannes2022, Gaining #12MinuteStandingOvation" —@Variety #ElvisMovie #12MinuteOvation #TCB

Thanks for sharing my interview with @iamshonka! Also, thank you, Shonka, for speaking with me! #elvis

.@iamShonka is having an amazing 2022 and all roads lead to #Elvis! bit.ly/3LAJ1Qg

Join us for a moving evening of Live Music, Story and Southern Cuisine highlighting the life story of Shonka Dukureh in "MEMOIRS & MELODY"! You will laugh and you will cry as you experience a moving story of truth and triumph woven together into a story… ift.tt/e0AyEWm

Join us for a moving evening of Live Music, Story and Southern Cuisine highlighting the life story of Shonka Dukureh in "MEMOIRS & MELODY"! You will laugh and you will cry as you experience a moving story of truth and triumph woven together into a story… ift.tt/e0AyEWm

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