How I Created Jewelry Packaging For Bandele Muse

Next to the product, packaging plays a big part in a brand experience. I know I am not the only one with really big ideas that always seem to take extra time to bring to reality. In this video, I share my adventure in creating sustainable jewelry packaging for my business Bandele Muse. From inspiration…

My Work Day: Creating Photos + Videos For Bandele Muse Jewelry

Let's do something different, ok? In this video, I share with you behind the scenes what my work day looks like when I am producing photos and videos for my business Bandele Muse. In this video, I am focusing on my jewelry collection. From my morning routine, to my production setup, to the end results,…

Who Does The African Luxury Rebrand Benefit

Who does the "African luxury" rebrand benefit? What is the "why" behind the overall rebranding we all are doing? Is it for us or the foreign gaze? Does it provide an economic benefit or return? In this video, I discuss these questions and share my thoughts. I feel it can benefit a lot of us,…

How I Use And Care For My Crystal Jewelry

Crystals, also referred to as gemstones and semi-precious stones, are a great way to set and carry intentions within your life. With the variety of colors, shapes, and meanings, there is a crystal for everyone. With my business, Bandele Muse, I provide crystal gemstone jewelry. I selected gemstones for their healing properties and combined them…

I Moderated An Ama Ata Aidoo Legacy Celebration + My Thoughts On Progress

Let's discuss! I had the privilege of moderating the Intergenerational Celebration of the Legacy of Ama Ata Aidoo. This event was in Accra and featured a panel of women who shared their reflections and experiences. The event was organized by the Writers Project of Ghana and the AKO Caine Prize for African Writing. Ama Ata…

How Can A Sustainable Fashion Brand Succeed

When you hear the word “sustainability,” what comes to mind? Do you roll your eyes? Or get really excited and interested? Sustainability in fashion and business continues to be a serious and trendy topic. I have found this topic becomes even more nuanced by comparing how the West is maneuvering it and how Africa lives…

What Is Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism?

Did you know there is now a distinction being made between Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism? As you may know, my business Bandele Muse is an inner-galactic African life and style experience. That means, among other things, futurism is a heavy inspiration and influence. Funnily enough, while reading more about this, I now recognize that Bandele Muse…