Afropolitan Central

On this episode of the Afropolitan Central podcast, we’re shining the spotlight on “African Fashion”. We’re exploring the evolution of our personal relationships with our local, traditional prints, sharing some of our funny tailor/ seamstress stories and then turning the lens on the increasing visibility of our local prints on the global stage with emphasis on the role that social media platforms have played in this. Lastly, we delve into the history of the Holland wax prints and how they came to be the fabric of our societies. Resources used in the making of this podcast: How Dutch Wax Fabrics Became a Mainstay of African Fashion: https://hyperallergic.com/335472/how-dutch-wax-fabrics-became-a-mainstay-of-african-fashion/ Accounts mentioned in the podcast and more to check: Zuvaa-https://www.instagram.com/shopzuvaa/?hl=en AAKS-https://www.aaksonline.com Lisa Olawiyo-https://www.instagram.com/lisafolawiyo/?hl=en Diana Opoti- #100daysofAfricanfashion https://www.instagram.com/dianaopoti/?hl=en Barkers Wood

We're so excited to bring you the very first episode of the Afropolitan Central podcast! On this intro podcast, we talk about our Nigerian and Ghanaian backgrounds, our experiences navigating the challenges of the "single story" of the African continent and highlight our motivation for starting the Afropolitan Central podcast. We aim to build Afropolitan Central into a true community where we celebrate the varied cultures and narratives of the African continent and diaspora through fresh and exciting content. We're excited to have you on this journey with us! Be sure to share your thoughts on this episode and keep updated of the latest developments in the Afropolitan Central platform through our social media channels listed below: Instagram: www.instagram.com/afropolitancentral/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/AfropolitanCentral/ Further resources to explore: Chimamanda Ngozie Adichie's Ted Talk, The danger of the single story: https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story

On this episode of the Afropolitan Central podcast, we're talking about the record breaking film, Black Panther and examining the wider topic of African development. Honing in on the varied themes development represented in Wakanda, we explore what this representation means to us, the complex role colonialism among others has played in the reality and perception of the continent's development and spotlight Benin city of the ancient Benin empire, a real life Wakanda! Join us and let us know your thoughts and reactions after listening to the episode either in the comments box here or on our social media channels listed below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afropolitancentral/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AfropolitanCentral/ Resources used in the making of this podcast: Benin city- the might medieval city now lost without a trace: https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2016/mar/18/story-of-cities-5-benin-city-edo-nigeria-mighty-medieval-capital-lost-without-trace Benin- the sack that was by Professo