JEANETTE SMITH CONTRIBUTING EDITOR
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GILBERT ASANTE @GILBERTASANTE MAKEUP BY SANDRA DON ARTHUR TROORA MAGAZINE THE ROOTS SOUL SPIRIT ISSUE Story Behind the Cover
Who Are You? BY JEANETTE THE WRITER
@ALEXANDRINAMAKEUP HEADPIECE BY WENDY @WENDYLARTISANE MODEL BY RUTH QUARSHIE @RUTHQUASHIE
G ilbert Asante is an Award winning Fashion & Commercial Photographer based in Ghana. At the age of 19, a journey to the Japanese art centers became a source of inspiration for his creative drive. Upon his return to Ghana, he developed skills in web & graphic designing. However, six years later a gradual transition into the glamorous world of fashion photography high level of expertise in photography, Gilbert has managed to build a large clientele across Ghana and beyond. A few of his collaborations include Nestle, Havas, Vodafone, Guiness, Max took place. Due to his
Dear Reader, Welcome to our “Roots Soul Spirit” issue! When you think of “roots,” what comes to mind? Maybe you’re envisioning the strong, deep roots of your family tree. Or perhaps you’re imagining the small, tender roots of a fresh seedling as you plant yourself somewhere new. Whether your life is rooted in your culture and traditions or you’re creating new roots all your own, every person has a right to feed who they are deep down in their soul. After all, the passions we carry inside are what fuel us to create, to make change, to follow our own paths—conventionality
be damned. Those who are not true to their soul or have yet to discover their soul’s identity often feel lost and unfulfilled. Socrates taught that self-examination can lead to self-fulfillment. Having purpose and self-actualization of that purpose is the top tier of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Even Stephen Covey says we must find our “yes,” that passion we follow above all others. Brilliant minds throughout history have continued to encourage people to find their true soul. But that’s not enough. Now we must take what’s in our souls and show it to the world through our spirit. A spirit of joy can uplift others. A spirit of cooperation can fuel innovation. A spirit of generosity can inspire others to follow suit. Our spirit is the face we show to the world and it comes across in the actions we take. In this issue, we are exploring the Roots, Soul, and Spirit of our Rare gems. In our featurette on Karlic Tartufi, we explore the figurative and literal roots of truffle hunting in Croatia. We put a spotlight on people like Frankie Tavares, a plus-size model and Instagram influencer who marches to the beat of her own drum and helps readers and followers embody her spirit in her line of Frankie’s Tees. We even look at how rituals in witchcraft lead to a reconnection with the roots of other traditions. It’s times like these when we should reflect on our traditions, our beliefs, our actions in order to root ourselves in a place we feel at home, discover who we are in our true souls, and decide how we will share the spirit of our personality with the world. Enjoy!
international, New African Magazine, and several Celebrities. Gilbert is highly involved in the creative direction of all aspects from planning to execution. With his keen attention to detail and team of brilliant creatives, he is able to produce exceptional imagery with unexpected dramatic elements. He is currently the Creative director of Laceup Media Ltd. a full force production house.
“ She is a true warrior She is ...... LOVE & PAIN A crown full of Roses & Tears of Gold”
In this shoot he wanted to show woman as the true warriors they truly are.
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