Podcast Show Notes
Makeba Boateng is a cultural strategist and the founder of Fashion Forum Africa, dedicated to preserving and promoting Ghana’s rich textile heritage and fostering sustainable fashion practices. With over three decades of experience in public relations, appraisal, and curation, she has worked on globally recognized projects, including the Victoria & Albert Museum's Africa Fashion exhibition, now touring internationally. Makeba is reshaping the narrative around African heritage and creativity for a global audience.
Makeba is an Accredited Public Relations Practitioner, a USPAP-Compliant Personal Property Appraiser leading her company Boaten Appraisal Service, and a passionate advocate for indigenous African design. Her work bridges Ghana’s textile traditions with global innovation, inspiring a sustainable future for African fashion and design.
Her work celebrates the intersection of history and modernity, blending storytelling with advocacy to elevate indigenous African textiles and design. A champion for sustainability and cultural preservation, she collaborates with artisans, designers, and institutions to create meaningful projects that honor tradition while inspiring innovation. By promoting indigenous techniques and fostering cross-cultural dialogue, she aims to inspire the next generation of creators to embrace their roots while shaping a global impact.
Makeba's work is a testament to the power of tradition in driving contemporary relevance, making her a trailblazer in the world of fashion and cultural advocacy.
Fashion Forum Africa: https://fashionforumafrica.com/
Makeba on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makeba-boateng/
Boaten Appraisal Services on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/boaten-appraisal-service/posts/?feedView=all
Makeba's ISA Profile: https://www.isa-appraisers.org/find-an-appraiser/profile/24320/makeba-linda-boateng
Fashion Forum Africa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fashionforumafrica/
Fashion Forum Africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fashionforumafrica/
Makeba's main garment worn during the interview: Hand-Batiked Silk Long Kimono by: Studio 189
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studiooneeightynine
Website: https://studiooneeightynine.com
