Our Folklore

For season 1 episode 10 of ‘Our Folklore’ we are joined by Creative Director and Fanm Djanm Founder Paola Mathé for a conversation about brand building and fostering an engaged community.

Amira spoke with Paola about how she grew her business, the importance of building a strong online community, and the peaks and falls of entrepreneurship.

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For season 1 episode 9 of ‘Our Folklore’ we are joined by the Lagos-based mixed media artist Dennis Osadebe for a conversation about the influence Neo Africanism, Afro-Futurism, and tech have on his work.

Amira spoke with Dennis about the importance of visualizing a future for Africa and his latest gallery show in New York. We spoke about his artistic journey, the thriving arts community in Lagos, and sending Nigerians into space.

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For season 1 episode 8 of ‘Our Folklore’ we are joined by fashion aficionado, social media influencer, wellness advocate, and Harper’s Bazaar alum, Chrissy Rutherford. Chrissy Rutherford is a New York native of Jamaican heritage who, as the head of Harper’s Instagram, helped the brand reach over 4 million followers.

Amira spoke with Chrissy about fashion’s relationship with mental health, and how her own mental health journey inspired her to become a mental health advocate. We spoke about how the fashion industry deals with mental health issues, the power of therapy, and the importance of manifesting your goals.

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For season 1 episode 7 of ‘Our Folklore’ we are joined by travel photographer and creative director Dapper Lou for a conversation about cultural storytelling. Dapper Lou is a Brooklyn native of Haitian heritage who experiences life through a creative lens.

Amira spoke with Lou about his start as a street style photographer, his transition to cultural photography, and his distinct editing skills.

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For season 1 episode 6 of Our Folklore we spoke with Edas​ designer Sade Mims, skin therapist Samantha Mims, and stylist Mecca James-Williams about the power of building sisterhood in the creative industry. Amira spoke with the creatives about the importance of mentorship, the power of collaboration, and representation in the fashion and beauty industries.

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For season 1 episode 5 of ‘Our Folklore’ we are joined by Creative Director and Entrepreneur, Josef Adamu. The Toronto-born creative is the founder of Sunday School, a brand agency that caters to the development of creative campaigns and social media management for brands like Facebook, Shea Moisture, and Cannon.

Amira spoke with Josef about Toronto’s diasporic community, his creative journey, and his latest photography series Jump Ball.

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On season 1 episode 4 of 'Our Folklore' we are joined by Tastemakers Africa Founder Cheraé Robinson for a special conversation about elevating Africa’s travel industry. Tastemakers Africa offers unique tours created and hosted by artists, creators, and makers in Africa and beyond. The platform helps travelers connect with people in authentic ways.

Amira spoke with Cheraé about what it was like traveling to Africa pre-Tastemakers, how the company enhanced the experience and the importance of connecting global African communities.

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This week we on season 1 episode 3 of 'Our Folklore' we are joined by Third Crown designers Kirstin and Kofi Essel for a special conversation about the power of the pair. Third Crown was established to celebrate the merging of two creative forces coming together to form something new. In the short time since its debut, Third Crown has already caught the attention of celebrity fans like Beyonce and Solange Knowles.

Amira sat down with Kristin and Kofi at their home in Harlem to discuss what it’s like working as a married couple, how their Jamiacian and Ghanian heritage is integrated into their collections and their plans for the future.

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This week we are joined by Bronx-born photographer Joshua Kissi, who recently collaborated with Nike to release a special Black History month campaign that has the internet buzzing. Kissi first hit the scene as ½ of Street Etiquette, a men’s fashion and lifestyle blog. He is now the Co-Founder of TONL, a photo stock gallery that represents a diverse array of skin complexions and lifestyles. I sat down with Kissi in his home in Queens to discuss his experience as a Ghanian-American capturing cultural moments both in Africa and in the diaspora and the importance of artists approaching this work with integrity.

For season 1 episode 1, we put together audio from The Folklore's sold-out New York Fashion Week panel discussion hosted last month at the Museum of Contemporary Diasporan Arts in Brooklyn, New York.

During the panel, The Folklore Founder Amira Rasool spoke with Orange Culture Founder and Creative Director Adebayo Oke-Lawal, Former GQ Editor and current Stylist Alexander Julian, Head Designer of Jonathan Simkhai Nana Yaa Asare Boadu, and The Cut Social Media Editor Nana Agyemang about the support and skills that are needed to help globalize Africa’s luxury design industry.

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