Icons of the African Diaspora
ADINKRA is more than a luxury brand—it’s a living celebration of African heritage, designed to be worn and embraced by everyone without diluting its cultural integrity. With The Talking Drum, we carry that mission into conversation: a space to amplify the voices, stories, and brilliance of the African Diaspora.
Hosted by Funso—a Social Anthropologist turned actor—this series brings together inspiring guests from across industries: artists, entrepreneurs, academics, healthcare pioneers, humanitarians, and more. Together, we explore identity, heritage, creativity, and the countless ways African excellence shapes the world.
Episode 1: Founders
We sit down with Patric Okumi and Sean Ayeltigah, cousins and co-founders of ADINKRA. From careers in finance, design, and tech to a bold leap into textiles, they share the why behind ADINKRA, the challenges and triumphs of building a heritage-rooted brand, and their vision for fashion that empowers, unites, and inspires.
Episode 2: Danny Sapani, Actor
Acclaimed Ghanaian-British actor Danny Sapani — known for his commanding roles in Killing Eve, Penny Dreadful, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, Black Panther, and Harlots — joins Funso for Episode 2 of The Talking Drum. From his early days in theatre to the bright lights of Hollywood, Danny reflects on the influence of his father, the layered realities of dual heritage, and why stories that affirm identity and broaden representation remain central to his craft.