Ohene Cornelius: A Multidisciplinary Force
Actor. Musician. Storyteller. Innovator.
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of storytelling & art with multidisciplinary force Ohene Cornelius
12:00PM – Handle with Care Screenplay Reading + Q&A
🎭 Step into the world of *Handle with Care*, a gripping tale of ambition, loss, and unexpected gifts. BRAYLIN, a failed rapper turned social media "Unboxer," is on a desperate hunt for his stolen packages—until his girlfriend SENORA delivers news that changes everything.
2 PM – Art Viewing & Reception
🎨 Multigenerational Art Showcase
Explore works by Ohene Cornelius, his father, and his son.
3:30 PM – Porch Concert
🎶 Porch Concert –
Close the day with a soul stirring musical performance.
Ohene Cornelius is a cultural powerhouse—comedian, actor, musician, filmmaker, and founder of the Harlem River Yacht Club. Known for his sharp wit and fearless originality, he’s rocked stages from comedy clubs to late-night TV, dropped acclaimed music like Revolutionary Ratchet and The Late Bloomer, and created events such as The Joke Olympics and Monday Night Raw. His film “Handle with Care” and brand ventures prove he’s not just a jack of all trades—he’s the King of All Trades, turning every idea into a movement.
As a musician, Cornelius blends hip-hop, experimental sounds, and social commentary. His discography explores polarities: "truth/lies, valor/cowardice, triumph/failure" . Beyond entertainment, Cornelius is a cultural architect. He founded the lifestyle brand Harlem River Yacht Club, a nod to his roots and a platform for "high vibrations" and artistic collaboration .
"I am an artist because I choose to live through my creative work." —Ohene Cornelius
Robert “Eagle Eye Banks” Cornelius Jr. moved to New York City at the age of 16 to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. Over the past 52 years, he has built a successful career in business. His entrepreneurial exploits are chronicled in his autobiography, "Eagle Eye: The Original Man of America,” highlights the numerous opportunities he seized in his adopted city and how he transformed them into a fulfilling career. Banks Cornelius' art explores and celebrates his diverse heritage, which includes Native American, Cherokee and Muscogee Creek, Black, English, and Scottish roots. He has traveled extensively across the country to participate in cultural events that honor these different aspects of his identity. He remains dedicated to showcasing and respecting his varied ancestry through his creative endeavors.
Jeramiah Larrier-Cornelius is a multi-media prodigy who has been creating art since the age of six, developing a body of work that is physical, fine, and raw.Grandson of Robert “Eagle Eye Banks” Cornelius Jr. and son of cultural polymath Ohene Cornelius his work blurs the line between the material and the spiritual. Jeramiah channels his lineage into pieces that feel alive, intimate, and transformative. Ethereal yet close to home, Jeramiah’s art invites deep feeling and reflection—and select pieces from this collection are available for purchase. By the age of eighteen, he had already held three gallery showings; this exhibition marks his fourth.
$10 Suggested Donation
Directions
By Subway
1 Train to South Ferry Station
R/W Train to Whitehall St. Station
4 and 5 Train to Bowling Green Street
Head towards the Staten Island Ferry to the left you'll see the sign for...
Governors Island Ferry
The ferry leaves every half hour - Schedule
Directions to Colonel's Row in House 405
~ Take a right at the top of the hill.
~ Left turn after after passing QCNY Spa.
~ Walk down Colonel's Row to House 405A.