Celebrating the outstanding creativity, ingenuity, and global impact of African fashions from the start of the independence era to today, this presentation features over 180 works including fashion, music, film, visual art and photography, as well as textiles and jewelry from our Arts of Africa collection. More than 40 designers representing 20 African countries illuminate how fashion, alongside the visual arts and music, played a pivotal role in Africa’s cultural renaissance during its liberation years. Plan your visit to Africa Fashion through October 22. https://bit.ly/AfricaFashionBkM Africa Fashion is created by the V&A—touring the world. The lead sponsor is Bank of America with major support provided by ALÁRA. Special thanks to OkayAfrica / Okayplayer and Nataal, media sponsors for this exhibition. CREDITS Venue: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Designer: Christie Brown Designer: Kilentar Designer: Nana Brew-Hammond Designer: Papa Oppong Designer: Res Ipsa Designer: Stai Designer/ Stylist: Taiwo Aloba Music: Eli Fola Poetry: Nana Brew-Hammond Stylist: Alesandra Thomas Stylist: Derrieka Johnson

Directed, Filmed, Edited by Tech Afrique 360° Music Composition by Tech Afrique 360°

Director and writer, Chelsea Odufu illuminates the foundational African sounds that inform today’s popular house music by speaking to Afro House DJs and producers. Inspired to bring diverse cultures together through music, Odufu co-founded Tech Afrique, an electronic music label that promotes Afrofuturist ideas and concerts around the globe. Learn more at drmartenspresents.com CREDITS Director: Chelsea Odufu Cinematographer: Chelsea Odufu Editor Chelsea: Odufu MUSIC CREDITS Then We Dance by Eli Fola Midnight Fall by Eli Fola Ancestral Guide Eli Fola

Directed, Filmed, Edited by Tech Afrique 360° Music Composition by Tech Afrique 360°

Music by Tech Afrique

In the latest episode of Celebrating Black Voices, Coco and Breezy speak with Dr. Martens about how their biggest influences have inspired their brand, music, and themselves. During Black History Month and beyond, Dr. Martens is celebrating our Black employees and the talented Black creators from our community. They'll speak to us about historical Black figures who have shaped Black culture and the artists, activists and organizations who are pushing the conversation forward. Starring: Coco & Breezy Credits: Creative Director: Chelsea Odufu Photography: Edwina Hay Camera B Operator: Joshua Wells --- Thank you for watching. For over six decades, Dr. Martens footwear has been adopted and subverted by musicians, subcultures and bold individuals. These people stand out from the crowd — and a pair of DM’s boots or shoes has always accompanied their journey of self-expression. Subscribe to Dr. Martens for more videos about the DM’s community including music, style and culture. Find out more about us & browse all our styles here: www.drmartens.com Follow us online on these channels: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmartensofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmartens Twitter: https://twitter.com/drmartens/

Singer and songwriter, KeiyaA was mentioned earlier in the series by Phony Ppl as an artist to watch. Hooked by her presence and sound, we wanted to learn more about her, Black artists who have shaped her music, and who she thinks you should be listening to. During Black History Month and beyond, Dr. Martens is celebrating our Black employees and the talented Black creators from our community. They'll speak to us about historical Black figures who have shaped Black culture and the artists, activists and organizations who are pushing the conversation forward. Learn more at www.drmartens.com/us/en/celebrating-black-voices Listen to KeiyaA: https://open.spotify.com/artist/542BY6B2YGEdf2XWvBFUJV STARRING KeiyaA CREDITS Creative Director: Chelsea Odufu Photography: Edwina Hay Camera B Operator: Joshua Wells

Directed By Chelsea Odufu Produced by Tech Afrique 360° Music Composition by Tech Afrique 360°