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Basillia Barnaby-Cuff and her husband, Brian Cuff, share the work behind the Sterling Gospel Music Awards, with Brian bringing his experience as a producer to the annual production. Now, the duo is preparing for the event’s 10th anniversary in October.
Updated 13 minutes ago Yasmine Peru/Senior Gleaner Writer

5 Questions with Basillia Barnaby-Cuff

Content creator, broadcaster, event emcee, author, and founder and director of the Sterling Gospel Music Awards are just some of the hats that Basillia Barnaby-Cuff wears. Barnaby-Cuff, a wife and mother – two roles which she cherishes above all others – oozes with panache, and, in addition to that, she really gets things done.

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