GRIOTS REPUBLIC - AN URBAN BLACK TRAVEL MAG - OCTOBER 2016

Archivists Note
As the year continues to move past us at a fevered pace, the Griots
Republic team and you, our faithful readers, have been there for the
entire ride. Griots Republic Magazine has covered undiscovered territories
in music, sex, food, and various destinations all with our signature
flair. Staying true to form, this month we dive into all things
Global Design.
We traveled back to the motherland, Cameroon to be exact, with Kelli
Page Jebrell who takes us on a visual tour of what will soon become
the largest sub-Saharan museum in Foumban, Cameroon (1). Also in
this issue, writer Ebony Chappel snatched the opportunity to talk to
Zimbabwean designer Patrick Simba Chakauya about his footwear
brand Butsu (2). Lastly, our Blogger of the Month, Jessica Nambowa
of “Catch me if you can” discusses her style sensibility and how her
Ugandan heritage and travels influence it.
This issue is packed full of goodies from tiny houses to Maori tattoos
and if interviews with world renowned graffiti artist, Jerry Gant (3),
and interior designer and blogger Justina Blakeney (4) don’t satisfy
your creative curiousity, then perhaps DJ Super Nova (5) will. We
caught him at the tail end of his South Africa tour and hooked him up
with Radio Host Keisha Dutes from TK in The AM on Bondfire Radio.
Listen... they talked about hip hop, travel, the creativity coming out
of Africa and theatre. Yes, theatre! DJ Super Nova is the man bringing
the beats for the upcoming play Othello The Revival, presented by
John Leguizamo, and you must read the article to understand why
you need to buy a ticket.
As always, we hope that you enjoy this issue and we look forward to
hearing your feedback.
- THE ARCHIVISTS