In February of 2003, he co-founded the media and talent management firm, Datoala Michael, which focuses on music, film and visual arts. As a Principal, he has functional responsibility for media relations and operations and industry responsibility for music. Among several other projects, Datoala Michael is currently managing several singer-songwriters and producing a documentary on Hip Hop in Ghana called HomeGrown that completed principal photography during the summer 2003.

In addition to running his own company, Karibi's career as an actor has taken him from the theatrical stage to the world of film and television, and commercial print. Whether in the role of The Son, in Noble Laureate, Pirandello's Six Characters in Search of an Author, or as a recurring (under-five) role on the ABC daytime soap "One Life to Live," his passion is to tell the story that makes us all human.

Before moving to New York in 1999, he attended The Ohio State University on an academic scholarship and majored in chemical engineering. While there, he interned for two summers as an R&D and process engineer with Wellman Inc., a Carolina based Textile Company. Karibi credits his parents, six siblings, and his travels as a youth for the balance between his artistic and business worlds. As he continues to garner acclaim, one thing remains true; by overcoming what scares him, Karibi is able to unlock his God given talent.

Laurence G. Latimer co-founded and is a Principal of the media and entertainment firm, Datoala Michael, which focuses on music, film, and visual arts. As a Principal, he has primary functional responsibility for operations and corporate relations and industry responsibility for film. With his partner Karibi Fubara, Laurence shares responsibility for artist acquisition and development. Among several other projects, Datoala Michael is currently managing several singer-songwriters and producing a documentary on Hip Hop in Ghana called HomeGrown that completed principal photography during the summer 2003.

Prior to founding Datoala Michael, Laurence worked with McKinsey & Company, a strategic management consulting firm, where he primarily served media clients. He built a reputation for inspiring team-members and successfully managing difficult client relationships. He also developed expertise in telecommunications and public finance from prior work experience.

Laurence completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and earned a Master's in Public Affairs concentrating in Economics and Public Policy from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University.