My African Aesthetic - Dilú Matola: Mozambique. Portugal. Norway

Dilú Matola shares her inspiring journey from Mozambique to Norway, highlighting her passion for African culture and how it informs her work with Afrocraft; a social enterprise that merges cultural pride with innovation, bringing the beauty of African aesthetics to Norway through fashion. This episode explores Dilu’s commitment to representation, inclusivity, and the transformative power of African aesthetics in diverse contexts. You will hear about; 
• Dilu’s upbringing during Mozambique's civil war and the impact of childhood experiences on her values
• The genesis of AfroCraft and the role of creativity in finding/ building community and preserving cultural authenticity.
• The significance of cultural aesthetics in fostering inclusion, connection, social integration and bridging cultural gaps.
• How AfroCraft embraces, compliments and contrasts different aesthetics and preferences.

Recorded: 12.10.2024