Dennis Coles (born May 9, 1970), known as Ghostface Killah, is a highly influential rapper from Staten Island, NY, and a core member of the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, famous for his vivid storytelling, soulful sound, and prolific solo career that began with Ironman (1996) after the group’s breakthrough. He’s known for alter egos like Tony Starks (Iron Man), has a distinctive fast-paced flow, and is critically acclaimed as a master storyteller in hip-hop, with a catalog including classics like Supreme Clientele.

Opening for Ghostface Killah; SAMMUS (Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo) is a Black feminist rapper, beatmaker, and assistant professor of music at Brown University. She received her PhD in science and technology studies from Cornell University in 2019. Across her lyrical and scholarly writing, she explores the intersections between rap expression and technocultures emerging around gaming and AI.

The Colonial is proud to partner with Nova Arts to present Ghostface Killah as the headlining act for the Thing in the Spring Festival, May 15-17, 2026.

Weekend Passes for the festival are available exclusively through Nova Arts beginning January 31.