S2 E64: Representation Matters ft. Tolu of Oye Green

Hey Afrolit Fam, Thank you for tuning in!! This week I had the pleasure of having Tolu, a creative from Nigeria, who spent her formative years in the USA. We talked about her journey from Nigeria to the USA, Moving to NYC on her own at 16!!!, Her design process, being featured on VOGUE twice, Seeing her on Beyonce's INSTAGRAM through the BROWN SKIN GIRL complication video, her favorite designers and trends to look out for in 2019 and so much more.

We discussed:

-Her Journey from Nigeria to USA

- Her Family History - Her Siblings, Mom and Dad

- Helping her mom's salon in USA and the importance seeing black women empowered

- The importance of understanding our African Culture

- Favorite Designers of 2019

- The importance of DEZEMBA IN AFRICA

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Tolu's Info:

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