DAUGHTERS OF THE RIFT: An Odyssey to African Beadwork By Kenyan Creatives Sinitta Akello (@sinittaakello ) and Osborne Macharia (@osborne_macharia)

“Throughout African history, beadwork has consistently played an integral role in how different communities express their unique concepts of beauty. In a deliberate effort to expand the boundaries of historical representation, “DAUGHTERS OF THE RIFT” emerges as part of an ongoing Afrofuturistic portrait series. This series envisions the Great Rift Valley without borders and how a beadwork expressive tribe emerges from the engagement of different communities residing in this geological marvel, which spans from Eritrea to Mozambique.” (by Osborne Macharia)

Credits

Creative Direction: @sinittaakello + Osborne Macharia

Creative Production: @nebyavisuals Photography Assistant: @vicndaloz + @emmanuelthuo + @eric_kabuthia + @g.acheru_

Digital Tech: @josekyule

Makeup Art: @sinittaakello

Make Up Artist Assistant: @sally_shadeya + @nicolewamaithaartistry c/o @nebyaartistry

Wardrobe Stylist: @brianbabu

Wardrobe Stylist Assistant: @lebanweru

Hair Stylist: @rickykish + @corrinemuthoni

Hair Stylist Assistant: @lizstylist11

Talent: @_ayo.65

Beadwork Body Piece: @patmbela @epicajewellery @shikoonyango

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