[rev_slider alias="idakeji-1" slidertitle="ZONGO, SS20 by Larry Jay"][/rev_slider]SS20 collection took us back to the cherished place of birth of our founder and designer Larry Jafaru, who was born and raised in the slums of Accra, Zango (corrupted to Zongo).He has always yearned to change the negative...
[rev_slider alias="afropunk-1" slidertitle="Afro+punk 1"][/rev_slider]My home, Africa. My home sweet home, The home that birthed the strong “African woman“, The one that is taught to “work hard”. Hard enough to take care of her home from the second she can breathe, patient enough to put everyone else before...
[rev_slider alias="slider-2" slidertitle="Slider 2"][/rev_slider]AFRO+PUNK is an autobiographical editorial project depicting a journey through the exploration of black identities in the alternative community and the struggles and complexities faced whilst in the middle. Inspired by Grace Wales Bonner, Adam Pendleton and Basquiat, this project provocatively addresses...
[rev_slider alias="discarded-1" slidertitle="REBEL (POISED) "][/rev_slider]In this playful and fun editorial, Brampton based photographer Janice Reid was inspired by rebellion, 90s fashion, and punk aesthetics. /*! elementor - v3.8.1 - 13-11-2022 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} Creative CreditsPhotographer: Janice Reid / @janice.reidStylist: Queenetteolu / @queenetteoluStylist Assistant: Naomi’s Art /...
[rev_slider alias="visual-story-absorption-1" slidertitle="IDAKEJI"][/rev_slider] /*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=".svg"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} “IDAKEJI, the word means opposite in Yoruba, one of the major languages in Nigeria. We live in a country where marching to the beat of your own drum is frowned upon because you...
[rev_slider alias="my-ghosts-at-the-shores-of-badagry-1-1-1-1" slidertitle="Visual Story: ABSORPTION"][/rev_slider] /*! elementor - v3.7.8 - 02-10-2022 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}In the words of the artist “What is black?Historically, it has been the symbolic colour of dignity and authority, and for this reason, is still commonly worn by judges.Fashionably, it...
[rev_slider alias="my-ghosts-at-the-shores-of-badagry-1-1-1" slidertitle="Rise In Light"][/rev_slider]Alton Mason in collaboration with creative platform Melanin Unscripted has released the short film and social impact campaign “Rise in Light” with an aim to shed light on one of the darkest corners of the world, and provide relief to children...
[rev_slider alias="my-ghosts-at-the-shores-of-badagry-1-1" slidertitle="Artist Features | DAP The Contract – Powers"][/rev_slider]Uber talented Nigerian rapper in diaspora, DAP THE CONTRACT, produced, wrote and recorded this amazing new project “Powers Vol 1”. Weaving cultural references, the project reflects a fine juxtaposition of classical and trap music.In the single,...
[rev_slider alias="afropunk-1-1" slidertitle="SIPHELELE"][/rev_slider]I am Siphelele, A warrior, Princess, Nubian goddess, I represent every woman who’s ever been made to believe that because she’s female she can’t be certain things and she has to conform! I have no limits, You have no limits, I am Sipelele...
[rev_slider alias="my-ghosts-at-the-shores-of-badagry-1" slidertitle="Studio Sessions | DAP The Contract"][/rev_slider]In 2019 we had a little sit and chat with DAP THE CONTRACT He spoke to us about his family’s love for music. He delved into balancing law school (Columbia law) and his music career. We picked his thoughts...