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Discover creatives, models, musicians, etc. inside XXPLODE MAG HELPS SUPPORT & PROMOTE EMERGING
CREATORS, ARTISTS, MODELS, ETC. FROM AROUND THE GLOBE: SO AS TO HELP THEM GAIN MORE RECOGNITION FOR THEIR WORK & SUCCEED IN THEIR CAREER.
WITH EACH NEW ISSUE, WE BRING YOU NEW CONTENT & VISUALS ON ART, PHOTOGRAPHY, ARTIST FEATURES, EMERGING MODELS, ETC. XXPLODE MAGAZINE IS POWERED BY NATION OF SEVEN & ARTISTS CLUB GHANA & DESIGNED BY JACOB TETTEY, A DIGITAL CREATOR FROM AFRICA.
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CONTENTS
-EDITOR’S NOTE -MAG’S FEATURES - CHEVY PETER - ADAM ODONKOR - ANURORA - SENAYA NIXON - JACQUE HAMMOND - CECILE GARIEPY - NANETTE WALTERS - MARK KHAN - BRYANTHEMENSAH - ABBY OYESAM, ETC - XXPLODEMAG WORD TO CREATORS - ENDING PAGES
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We are happy! to bring you another issue of XXPLODEMAG. As always has been our mission, we are helping support and promote creators, models artists, musicians, photographers, designers, etc. from around the globe
so they gain more recognition for their work & succeed in their career. ISSUE .04 is ďŹ lled with more visuals &
content and feed from ARTS, to FASHION to PHOTOGRAPHY to CREATORS making waves, etc. We hope you like it as you check it out and look up the creators featured in the mag on their socials & support
their work. Thanks for taking time to view the MAG! Do follow @nationofseven on
Instagram for more updates on XXPLODEMAG. - Jacob Tettey [@JTETTEY77]
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ART BY KWESI BOTCHWAY. @K.BOTWE1
MODEL: @TEMIDAYO SANUSI
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MEET ADAM ODONKOR @GEMINI_CANDID
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I am Adam Odonkor AKA Gemini Candid, a musician & model born and raised in London My family originates from Teshie in Ghana (Accra).
Music has been a big part of my life since I was young because I grew up in a very musical
family. In my teenage years I was told to get
into songwriting, which is now something I use to express myself & vision. Currently, I have two singles out on all streaming platforms and an EP which will be out very soon.
I’ve always loved fashion and it has been a hobby to me over the years. I’ve always loved matching and putting together pieces. From following my passion in modeling, I've connected with people in high fashion & done a walk-in for Nemesis Models. I will describe my modeling style as retro, edgy and fresh. In few years to come I see myself in a high position in the music industry if I keep working hard and putting my soul into what I do. My aim is to touch many souls and speak some
truth and give listeners food for thought.
My advice to emerging creators is to keep chasing their dreams if they want to achieve greatness. You can reach me on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter via @gemini_candid.
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Seneya’s bio
an artistic and critical eye. Seneya exhibits true love for her craft and loves
collaborating with different artists to create a superb team and impactful
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Seneya Nixon is a visual artist born and based in Harlem, NYC. A creative visionary who is passionate and possesses
imagery. “Prior photography, I was pursuing a career in hospitality but from going to underground art/music events, I developed the love for documenting
these events I attended and photography started.
I continue to create because this is when I feel alive, to not create is slow suicide for me. I create for myself and the people who support me & my work. I got a lot of projects and content coming this year. My message to creators/art lovers out there is master and experiment within your craft. Don’t stress yourself out on where and how to start a project. Once you begin, everything will fall into place. Also don’t let the internet
rush you or distract you.
You can connect with me on Instagram @seneyanixon or nd more on me on my website - www.spice4tv.com"
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PHOTOGRAPHY: @IAM_MARKKHAN
MODEL: @IDONOTCHERISHYOU
MARK KHAN IS A PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER AND DESIGNER
FROM MINNEAPOLIS, MN. HE’S ON HIS OWN PATH IN THE WORLDS OF FASHION AND ART. HIS RECENT RELEASE IS THE LOOKBOOK FOR HIS FIRST COLLECTION “FOR WHAT ITS WORTH” OF HIS CLOTHING LINE, UNIVERSAL REJECTS. FIND MORE ON MARK KHAN BY VISITING HIS SITE MARKKHAN.COM OR FROM HIS INSTAGRAM PAGE @IAM_MARKKHAN
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BRAND: @UNIVERSALREJECTS
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@JACQUEHAMMOND MEET JACQUE HAMMOND
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ABOUT JACQUE HAMMOND
Jacque Hammond is a singer-songwriter based
in Los Angeles. She is a driven, passionate and
charismatic artist with a unique approach to her blend of R&B.
Her music blends the organic feel of old beloved soul classics with the punch and appeal of contemporary music, echoing with soulfulness and warmth.
Originally from Joliet, Illinois, she moved to L.A. to continue pursuing music in 2012. After picking up
a used guitar in 2011, the instrument has been a key component of her song writing and evolution as an artist. It is all about spontaneous energy, uplifting melodies,
and emotional vocal performances that connect with the audience on a deeper level. You could stream Jacque’s music on SoundCloud
or connect with her on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter via @jacquehammond. Or by visiting her website - jacquehammond.com
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In an afrobeats-dominated industry, BryanTheMensah is a genius you need to pay attention to. The young Ghanaian act has been active as a solo artist since 2016 & has put out 3 projects, singles and series
of videos over the period. Being a rapper, singer, producer, sound engineer, and visual artist, Bryan wears many hats. In his music journey, he has made himself known for his
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tend to derive lessons that I can apply to my own music in various aspects which is much work as well. That aside, im going to be putting out a lot of visuals as the year goes by. I’m trying to tell my story in the most convincing ways possible not only from my music but from videos as well. You could connect with me on social media @bryanthemensah. And also checkout my music from hitting the link in my IG bio. Peace & keep winning!”.
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Cecile Gariepy is an art illustrator based in Montreal.
She loves images
that tells stories.
She conceives illustrations for various mediums and clients, ranging from American
newspapers to Quebec food packaging, including the annual birthday card for her mother. Her work is playful and puts emphasis on col-
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HOW TO KEEP IT MOVING AS A CREATOR IN THIS COVID ERA.
1. Create digital content - creators are encouraged
to create positive, playful and calming content in these times.
2. Collaborate on a campaign - ď€ nd a business with a
good following that is hurting due to the current pandemic, maybe a retailer, merch brand or restaurant and offer to do an Instagram takeover or live demo on their social media platforms to help people engage on their platforms. This will provide a win-win hopefully, allowing you to promote your work to a new crowd and give
their customers an incentive to engage.
3. Offer design help - offer free design services to home owners, a program for residential trade and
dedicated commercial support for large projects
4. Stay busy - It seems that these times are all about going inward and creating while documenting the process. Staying busy will keep you
productive. 5. Keep creating - use these times as an oppor-
tunity to start playing in mediums you aren’t accustomed to - use this as a chance to grow
your craft. SOURCED FROM WESCOVER.COM
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