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Finesse Foreva presents: Your Fortune

27th Oct 2024 , 5:00pm - 8:30pm - Braithwaite Hall, Croydon CR0 1NX

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Finesse Foreva

In collaboration with Fortune Wear.

Highlighting the remarkable diversity and richness of Black creativity across different industries.

Featuring three panel discussions with exceptional Black entrepreneurs and trailblazers on the topics of tech, fashion and music.

Plus live music performances from artists Monique Togara and Dredda, and an opportunity for networking.

Panel 1: Tech & Business Finance – Redefining Professionalism
Celebrating the historical and contemporary contributions of Black innovators in the tech and business space. How do we emphasize the importance of financial literacy and inspire future generics to enter a career in tech?

Panelists include: Dexter Simms (Founder of Black Tech Day), Perry Nelson (Supreme Business Management), Des Agyekumhene (Founder of Soga World) and Amari Lewis Simpson (Blockchain ticketing platform).

Panel 2: Fashion – Telling Our Story
How are Black designers are reclaiming and reimagining their cultural heritage? How do we address authentic representation and the fight against cultural appropriation in the industry?

Panelists include: Noémie Wilson (Croydon designer of Arsenal FC training kit), Founder of Fortune Wear Clothing, Krystal with the Crystals (Model & Presenter) and Fully Paid Clothing.

Panel 3: Music – Redefining the Soundtrack of Culture
How do Black artists use music to tell authentic stories, address social issues, and uplift their communities?

Panelists include: Joey Clipstar (Link Up TV), Unexpected Media, Keys the Prince (multi-million streaming Afro wave artist) and Tray Bela (Artist Manager).

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