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👋🏽 EDITOR’S NOTE

I’ve been away briefly to recoup and process things that needed processing and I’m happy to be back. A number of interesting things have since taken shape at the HQ: the sixth edition of the Kenga Magazine was published and just this week, our campus editor program was launched.

If you’re just hearing about the Campus Program, it is our way of meeting our prime brand audience where they are – right on campuses! This program seeks to provide creative guidance and mentorship for Africa’s largest demographic while representing our publication on campus, contributing to editorial projects and creating alongside peers from around the world.

The plan for this program is all shades of exciting and you shouldn’t sit this out. Check out the section below to see the requirements and apply. Deadline is December 1st, 2023. Share this opportunity with your friends and invite them to join.

• Edisana Stephen, Newsletter Editor

🥳 Z BRAND OF THE WEEK

Studio One Eighty Nine, co-founded by Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah, is an artisan-produced fashion lifestyle brand and a social enterprise. The brand collaborates closely with artisanal communities in Africa to produce their pieces, thus showcasing the artisans’ mastery of various traditional craftsmanship techniques, and the rich heritage of kente weaving, among others.

Studio 189's core mission revolves around empowerment, job creation, education, and skills training. The brand just recently presented its SS24 collection that placed a strong emphasis on both African culture and its vibrant, inspired content and clothing at the just concluded NYFW in New York.

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• Rema makes history by winning the first-ever Afrobeats award at the VMA 2023

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• Crtve Development emphasised its commitment to mobilizing green jobs for African youth during Africa Climate Week 2023

• These colourful paintings convey the personal dreams of African youth

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Menty B — is a cutesy shortening of the phrase, ‘Mental Breakdown’.

😮‍💨 WEEKENDA

The Evil Genius, Gallery 1957, Accra

Immerse yourself in this unique artistic experience curated by Afropop star Mr Eazi with art commissioned by himself, in anticipation of his coming album.

Accra Cultural Week, Gallery 1957, Accra

A week of important conversations between industry names and newbies, capped by the 3rd edition of the Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize

Amplitudes of Dawn, Goethe Institute, Kenya

Experience a profound sonic journey as you delve into this exhibition, drawing inspiration from the historic radio announcement of August 1, 1982.

Sitting In Bars With Cake, Amazon Prime film

Indulge in the poignant flavours of friendship and loss with this film.

Edge of Here: Stories from Near to Now by Kelechi Okafor

Discover a captivating blend of ancient wisdom and futuristic insights as Kelechi Okafor delves into contemporary Black womanhood.

Top Boy S5

Return one final time to the gritty London streets as new problems arise and things come undone in the group’s search for vengeance and street cred.

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