Baffoe is a media specialist, content architect, radio DJ, and now the editor of The Afropolitan magazine. "The Afropolitan is not just a magazine, it’s a brand that exists beyond printed pages," says Baffoe.

Baffoe adds, "It is a culture and a lifestyle that mirrors its community, which consistently explores originality. Africans can no longer be told who and what they are, what they should look like, and how they should act. The Afropolitan spirit encourages and inspires that."

"For me, joining The Afropolitan was a collaboration, and I wanted to carry that concept, that golden thread, through my first issue, which incidentally is The Afropolitan’s 51st,” says Baffoe.

"I worked on this, the ‘collaborative’ issue, with a renewed enthusiasm for magazine editing," says Baffoe. "I considered both individual and collective collaborations, and the power of people working together in different ways, in the content. I hope the passion shines through."

The Afropunk feature aims to celebrate the collaboration between being African and punk rock while focusing on freedom of expression and originality. The Afropunk movement will also be in Johannesburg over the New Year period.

Sean Press, CEO of Contact Media and Communications, the publishers of The Afropolitan, says, "After working with Kojo on his first issue, we are very proud of our decision to appoint him as editor. We are also proud of the issue that was produced – collaboratively." 

"The Afropolitan has laid and maintained a strong foundation over its 10 years of operation," adds Press. "It has won numerous awards, including placing in the top 10 of the recent, global Tabbie Awards earlier this year. With Baffoe at the helm, bringing new knowledge and wisdom to the table, the brand can only look forward to further successes."

The new issue, which launched earlier in September, is available in selected CNA, Exclusive Books, and Super Spar outlets. Readers can look forward to relevant content and a design that lies within the Afropunk cover, which was chosen as 'the cover of the month' by Target Media Directory.

For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.afropolitan.co.za. Alternatively, connect with them on Facebook, Twitter or on Instagram.

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