The teaser episode for Our Folklore.

Our Folklore is a fashion, art, culture, and design podcast brought to you by The Folklore, a contemporary online concept store and wholesale showroom that curates Africa’s top luxury and emerging designer brands. Our Folklore is hosted by Amira Rasool, Founder and CEO of The Folklore and accomplished journalist.

Our Folklore features interviews with top creative talents from around the globe. These inspiring innovators are making an impact across various categories and using their talents to deliver quality products and services. From South Africa to Nigeria, the UK to the US, Ghana to Brazil, these editors, photographers, tech founders, and musicians all share the same passion, to recognize and support the creativity and talent brewing in Africa and the diaspora.

This is Our Folklore.

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Introducing Our Folklore – Trailer

For season 1 episode 1 of Our Folklore,  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 and CEO 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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Globalizing African Brands Live NYFW Panel Discussion

This week on season 1 episode 2 of 'Our Folklore' 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. 

Amira 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.

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Photographer Joshua Kissi on Connecting Africa and the Diaspora Through Art

This week 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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The Power of the Pair: The Couple Behind Luxury Jewelry Brand Third Crown

On season 1 episode 4 of 'Our Folklore' we are joined by Tastemakers Africa Founder Cherae 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 Cherae 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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