capturing the inimitable style of afropunk 2017

Follow Adama Jalloh's lens through London's Printworks (and up the stairs to our BBZ x i-D: MY YARD installation), as we meet the young lovers and dreamers that made this year's Afropunk London so special.

**Laurence Sessou, 38, therapist, model, and artist**

**What makes Afropunk so special?**  
Celebrating myself and my vibrant community.

**What song makes you want to start a revolution?**  
"Dans la Sauce," Reniss.

[**@moniasse\_artist\_muse**](https://www.instagram.com/moniasse_artist_muse/)

[**@abdelkeitatavares**](https://www.instagram.com/abdelkeitatavares/)

**What makes Afropunk so special?**  
It's the only festival that celebrates the role the of black musicians in the history and future of punk.

**What do you stand up for?**  
Justice for the residents of Grenfell Tower.

** Magdalene Lepri, 25, artist and shop clerk**

**Why is London such an exciting city to live in?**  
As long as diversity thrives, London will never run out of creativity.

**What music makes you want to start a revolution?**  
Kojey Radical!

[**@mgdln92**](https://www.instagram.com/mgdln92/)

**Musata Nyawwo Bhima, 25, fashion designer, poet, artist, and dancer**

**What makes Afropunk so special?**  
POC coming together, embracing each other, celebrating love and supporting one another.

**What song makes you want to start a revolution?**  
"My People Hold on," Eddie Kendrixx.

**What makes London such an exciting city to live in?**  
Because there are so many QTPOC.

**What song makes you want to start a revolution?**  
I don't need a song, but Princess Nokia makes me feel things.

[**@nadineartois**](https://www.instagram.com/nadineartois/)

**What makes Afropunk so special?**  
The community.

**Why is London such an inspiring city to live in?**  
Always new people to meet and inspire you.

[**@ayeshatanjones**](https://www.instagram.com/ayeshatanjones/)

**Ramario ****Chevoy, 27, dancer, stylist and model**

**What causes do you stand up for?**  
Equal rights, freedom of speech.

**What song makes you want to start a revolution?**  
"F.U.B.U." by Solange.

[**@ramariochevoy**](https://www.instagram.com/ramariochevoy/)

**Bella Sontez, 23, model and songwriter**

**What causes do you stand up for?**  
Intersectional feminism.

**What song makes you want to start a revolution?**  
"U.N.I.T.Y.," Queen Latifah.

[](https://www.instagram.com/bellasontez/)**[@bellasontez](https://www.instagram.com/bellasontez/)**