In the past the Metallic Fund has benefitted the likes of rising fashion talent Feben.
“Our mentors are literally our friends that share the same passion for culture and same value for community growth,” Sossah explains, adding that they will suggest potential mentors for those creatives who are awarded grants. Martine Rose, Ill-Studio, Carlos Nazario, Mowalola, Errolson Hugh, Jawara Alleyne, Tremaine Emory, Lulu Kennedy and Slam Jam have all mentored for the Metallic Fund in the past, as has the late Virgil Abloh, who Sossah says was a “number one supporter” of the initiative.
Their ultimate goal? “To help build generational wealth as a community and a race,” says Ladoja. “It’s really important to me to support young creative entrepreneurs that understand where they want to go and think business first. Being creative is amazing, but how do you turn that into a business quicker?”Applicants must be Black creatives aged between 18 and 34 who live in the UK and possess a strong creative vision and plan.The deadline for applications is 8 March 2023.
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