Victor Bowman, son of the late holistic healer Dr. Sebi, is on a mission. The Honduras-born entrepreneur desires to assist America get wholesome. But if you end up the son of the controversial Dr. Sebi, there may be rather more to debate.

There is speak about legacy, therapeutic, misconceptions, and the facility of self-love. There’s additionally the huge influence that trickled right down to celebrities like Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Michael Jackson, John Travolta, Nipsey Hussle and extra. Victor, now based mostly in New York City, is constant his father’s mission via his firm Bolingo Balance and a number of shops devoted to well being and wellness.

AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur faucets in as “Dr. Sebi Day” kicks off every week of wellness in New York City.

AllHipHop: Tell us just a little about your self earlier than we get into the work you’re doing.

Victor Bowman: I’m from Honduras. My father is Dr. Sebi. I’m 25 years previous, and I’ve been serving to individuals heal since I used to be 13. This is my life’s goal.

AllHipHop: You’re younger, man. And you’re the youngest of what number of siblings?

Victor Bowman: My father had a number of kids. Some say 22, however I say 25. Even my father didn’t all the time know the precise quantity!

AllHipHop: What type of relationship did you’ve got together with your dad?

Victor Bowman: We had an excellent relationship—like father and son. I used to be the one one who went to go to him when he was in jail. When he handed away, I used to be the one who recognized his physique. We have been very shut.

AllHipHop: Tell us about your retailer. What type of merchandise do you promote and what’s the mission?

Victor Bowman: We promote sea moss, batana oil for hair development, and herbs that assist with diabetes, hypertension, and different situations. Our purpose is to assist individuals heal naturally.

AllHipHop: How do you’re feeling in regards to the present state of well being—particularly amongst Black individuals?

Victor Bowman: Black individuals in America take care of three forms of stress: from the system, from the chilly climate, and from unhealthy meals. That stress provides up. The approach we eat is without doubt one of the largest issues.

AllHipHop: For these unfamiliar, are you able to clarify your father’s philosophy?

Victor Bowman: Toward the top of his life, my father talked lots about love—loving your self, loving others. He believed in therapeutic via pure, alkaline meals and herbs. That’s what he lived by.

AllHipHop: You have been born in Honduras, like your father. Why did you resolve to return to the U.S.?

Victor Bowman: After my father handed, many well-known individuals got here to the village in Honduras. I used to be interested in America. I wished to construct my very own legacy and educate individuals right here—as a result of right here within the U.S., individuals have extra well being points however are additionally extra open to alter. I walked from Honduras to the United States in 2017.

AllHipHop: Wait—what? You walked from Honduras?

Victor Bowman: Yes. My mother advised me to not go, however I used to be decided to comply with my very own path. Now I’ve a warehouse in California, and shops in New York and Philadelphia.

AllHipHop: Respect. What’s your relationship like together with your mom?

Victor Bowman: It’s nice. She’s a Gemini like me. Her birthday is June 15, mine is June 13. We get alongside very nicely.

AllHipHop: There’s all the time been a number of thriller and controversy round your father—particularly after his passing. What do you suppose individuals get flawed?

Victor Bowman: Plenty of misinformation got here out when he died. Many individuals went on-line speaking like they have been there, however they weren’t. Some household and enterprise individuals betrayed him. When he was jailed, individuals from L.A. didn’t ship the proper paperwork about the place the cash got here from. They left him hanging.

AllHipHop: Do you suppose his dying was suspicious?

Victor Bowman: Yes. He was virtually 83 years previous and saved in jail too lengthy. He received sick, began throwing up blood, and no one took him critically. By the time they did, it was too late. The authorities claimed pneumonia, however no checks have been finished. I used to be there when it occurred.

AllHipHop: There was discuss of a documentary by Nick Cannon. What’s the standing on that?

Victor Bowman: I selected to not be a part of it. I’m loyal to my father—not the individuals within the documentary. Many of them betrayed him. I advised Nick Cannon immediately that I wouldn’t take part. If he’s severe, he ought to do his personal analysis.

AllHipHop: Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes was the primary particular person I ever heard speak about your father. She handed in Honduras, proper?

Victor Bowman: Yes. I didn’t get to fulfill her as a result of I used to be too younger, however I do know her household. Her mom and brother got here to the village. Beautiful individuals.

AllHipHop: Over the years, a number of celebrities have referenced Dr. Sebi—Kendrick Lamar, Big Sean, Kanye West, even Michael Jackson. How do you’re feeling about that?

Victor Bowman: It’s good. People take heed to celebrities, so once they assist pure therapeutic, extra individuals grow to be open to it. Kanye even invited me to talk at his “Black Future Month” occasion in 2022. So shoutout to him.

AllHipHop: Sea moss and natural merchandise was once uncommon. Now they’re in every single place. Are individuals turning into extra open to holistic well being?

Victor Bowman: Yes, extra individuals are waking up. I get paperwork on a regular basis from individuals who now not have diabetes or herpes after utilizing our merchandise. I submit that to encourage others—to not brag.

AllHipHop: What’s your tackle Big Pharma?

Victor Bowman: That system wasn’t created for us. Black individuals have to suppose for ourselves—not simply comply with what others say. The similar individuals who advised us to present infants method later admitted it induced well being issues. We have to query the whole lot and deal with our personal.

AllHipHop: If somebody is simply beginning their well being journey, what’s the 1st step?

Victor Bowman: Change the best way you eat. Drink spring water, not faucet water. Eat fruits, greens, kale, callaloo. And most necessary—love your self. Real self-love is if you feed your physique the suitable issues, not materials stuff.

AllHipHop: What are your ideas on hip-hop tradition in relation to well being?

Victor Bowman: There’s an excessive amount of smoking, consuming, and violence. But I’ve labored with producers like Rashad Jamal who drink my tonic. And I respect artists like Kendrick Lamar and A$AP Rocky for talking on deeper issues. Hip-Hop is usually a highly effective software for change.

AllHipHop: What type of music do you want?

Victor Bowman: I like Kendrick Lamar and extra jazzy music. Not an excessive amount of of the mainstream.

AllHipHop: Tell us about Dr. Sebi Day on August 6.

Victor Bowman: It’s not about getting cash—it’s about therapeutic individuals. Everything within the retailer might be $17—from meals to herbs. We need to give again to the neighborhood as a result of well being shouldn’t be costly. We’ll even have some surprises that day.

AllHipHop: And for these not in New York?

Victor Bowman: Go to BolingoBalance.com. From August 6 to 10, we’ll be doing on-line offers too. We’re delivery to individuals in Philly, Jersey, and past.

AllHipHop: Final phrases?

Victor Bowman: Let’s cease speaking about the issue and give attention to the answer. We received the answer proper right here.

Follow Victor Bowman:
Website: BolingoBalance.com
Instagram: @bolingobalance

Details:

• Location: 958 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY
• Dates: August sixth to tenth
• Time: 12pm to 7pm
• Features: Sea moss and different therapeutic herbs, one-on-one consultations, meals catered by Mr. Vegan
• Cost: $20 for door charge, $17.50 for herbs, $20 for meals and drinks
• Event focus: Celebrating Dr. Sebi’s legacy and selling an alkaline way of life

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