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.