Unraveling the Tapestry with Ibraheem Leone Artwork

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Unraveling the Tapestry with Ibraheem Leone

October 02, 2024 • Season 4 • Episode 3

In this episode of The Qonnect, we speak with storyteller, poet, and archivist Ibraheem Leone. We get into Ibraheem's journey of documenting poetry and cultural heritage in Sierra Leone, the importance of oral traditions, and the use of technology, particularly blockchain, for cultural preservation. Ibraheem also shares his personal experiences of homecoming, his diverse upbringing, and the influence of various cultures on his identity. This insightful conversation highlights the interconnectedness of humanity and the divine design in our lives.

00:00 Introduction to Tapestries

00:43 Meet Ibraheem Leone: Storyteller and Cultural Archivist

01:54 Ibraheem's Multicultural Upbringing

04:16 Exploring Identity and Belonging

09:01 First Visit to Sierra Leone

12:36 The Homecoming Project

16:43 Using Technology for Cultural Preservation

26:59 Following Cultural Threads Across the World

45:07 Advice for Young Africans on Cultural Documentation

49:15 Final Thoughts

Bio:

Ibraheem Leone is a Sierra Leonean-American multidisciplinary artist, student of knowledge, and storyteller who uses mediums like photography, film, and poetry to tell and preserve essential stories. He is the founder of The Tapestry; a project that explores how blockchain can play a role in preserving oral histories, beginning with the oral traditions in his country of origin, Sierra Leone and extending to locales around the globe.

All relevant links
Ibraheem's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibraheemleone/
Taiye Selasi: Don't ask where I'm from, ask where I'm a local | TED : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYCKzpXEW6E&ab_channel=TED

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