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West Africa
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Gen Z (born 1997-2010)
Ghana
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LocationLagos State, Nigeria
Cultural InsiderDesmond Vincent

Multi-award-winning journalist exploring culture and identity

Desmond Vincent is a writer, researcher, and consultant living in Lagos, Nigeria. Currently working as a freelance writer with a focus on culture and identity, he regularly contributes to titles like Vogue, Billboard, Reuters, Elle, GQ, Dazed, Vice, Allure, and more. Desmond is also the co-founder and editorial director of Kenga Media, an Afro Gen Z mediatech company. He has consulted for companies and agencies including Vice Media, SourSop, Look Inc, AMV BBDO, Guinness, and Nike. His work has garnered him multiple awards and accolades including a TIERs Award in 2019 and a Future Africa Award nomination in 2020.
Recent workA profile of Afrobeat's biggest producer (Billboard)
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