Hubs Of Creativity Raising Cultural Pride: Carmen Hogg

The rise in black platforms promoting and celebrating Africa has been instrumental in raising cultural pride and and expectations of the Continent. Hubs of creativity, fashion, innovation business and entrepreneurship are rapidly springing forth and advancing with technology. And there are those non African who have invested their time and passion into the Continent, seeking commonality. Style anthropologist, writer, creative producer and part-time DJ, Carmen Hogg from Amsterdam, represents this through her work. Her individualistic approach has seen her frequent Ghana and Nigeria where she has established herself within a network of like-minded creatives. A sensitive, honest and thought-provoking discussion with Beatrace takes place on the erupting climate of race talks and the perceptions of her white background in the midst of Black creativity. “I love Lagos. Beautiful things happen there… My mentality matches with the mentality of Lagosians because I’m fast and direct. If I want something I’ll go for it.”