Collaborators on African Hair Stories:
Primary Photographer and Videographer:
David
Amfo-Kwakye |
Media Associate at Kumasi Hive.
Social Media Management & Marketing.
Photographer and a Graphic Designer.
David & Dr. LaToya setting up for interviews.
Contact: David Amfo-Kwakye on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Find his photography: amfo_kwakye on instagram and Amfo-Kwakye Photography on Facebook.
“Working on the African Hair Stories exposed me to truths I personally didn't know initially and have come to accept as a way of life. Reasons pertaining to why ladies keep their hair long and the histories behind them were never made known to us. Working on this project has enlightened me on how come we have had to cut our hair short among other valuable lessons. I have had the chance to also meet people with various reasons for wearing the styles they wear and all that. I've even come to understand hard hair and soft hair (haha).
Working with Dr. LaToya too has taught me a few lessons: to work with quality and not settle for less. Dr. has shown me not to settle for routine things but question why things are the way they are and by so doing get some answers to questions that we otherwise would not bother to ask or find out.
It's been amazing and I'm glad I was able to partake in this project with Dr. LaToya.”
-David Amfo-Kwakye
Primary Graphic Designer & Video editor:
Koeman Tekpeh |
Senior Creative Director at Kumasi Hive.
Over 6 years of experience in graphic design, animation, videography and photography.
Koeman & Dr. LaToya working on the AHS logo
As an engineer without borders, he loves to blend problem solving with art and media tools as well as brainstorm new ideas for producing unique and impactful projects. He is now working as a brand strategist and videographer at Kumasi Hive where he is leading the Hive Media Hub. He is also the founder of Awrange Media, a project for bringing young creatives together to help develop their skills for next level impact.
Contact Koeman: You can follow him on IG @jay_kole
Ghana: Research Assistant & Project Manager
Gertrude
Mawuena Goh |
Operations Associate at
Kumasi Hive.
Programs Lead for the Africa
Makerspace Network.
As a focused and highly motivated individual, Gertrude has gathered experience in fields of project management, public relations, corporate social responsibility, research and event organization. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Ghana.
Gertrude interviewing Dr. LaToya
“Being a part of the African Hair Stories project brings me excitement and honour because it brings to bare the amazing and intriguing experiences Africans go through growing their hair and most importantly, it projects and reminds us to embrace and love our hair for it wields much power.”
-Gertrude Mawuena Goh
Kenya: Research Assistant & Guide
Antonette
Chepchumba Yebei |
2nd year student at
St. Paul’s University Limuru, Kenya.
Pursuing a Bachelor of Arts
in Communication Studies.
Writer & research assistant.
Antonette & Dr. LaToya working with the camera.
“This project matters to me because as a young student on campus I am learning more about my self and what I can do. Additionally, soon I'll be on the job market and this project is a key experience for me so that I can expand my skills and learn more from Dr Brackett. What I have gained thus far is self worth, confidence, communication skills (which is very important), being a time keeper, being consistent—more knowledge and more skills.”
-Antonette Chepchumba Yebei
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