I am a dreamer. I’ve always believed if you can dream, anything is possible. It was my parents who taught me this, and they were right. Now, I want to share this magic with the world… : My parents left Nigeria in the 1980s and moved to London to start a family. Their dream was to bring children into a world where they believed they could achieve anything. And now, here I am living out my dream, spreading love, joy and stories through my work. : Writing this, I’ve thought about how powerful the concept of ‘belief’ is. When someone truly believes in you, and you believe in yourself, that’s when incredible things happen. Belief is the greatest gift I could have ever received, and it’s what I want to pass along to others. : Everyone has the innate power to dream. Dreams are infinite. No matter where life takes you, they lie with you forever. Dreams start with a vision, they’re nurtured with belief, and are harvested through dedication and passion. We’re like farmers, we plant seeds, water them, and watch them grow. If you take one thing away from reading this issue, it is to realise a world with no limitations. What would your dreams be? I encourage you to envision them, write them down, draw them, and not to be afraid to act on them. Start somewhere. Because when you dream, you create, and when you create, you have the power to change the world. : There’s nothing more inspiring than seeing the people you love achieve their dreams. Wale Adeyemi is a particularly perfect example of this. He is a friend, big brother and mentor. I’ve felt so inspired watching his journey which is now in full bloom, and I’m so honoured to share it with you here. I hope you enjoy this issue. I want to thank you for reading it, and to everyone who has contributed. Thank you to my parents, I wouldn’t be writing this without your unwavering love, support and belief in me. Lastly, I want to thank my incredible team and everyone at HTSI, for this incredible opportunity to be part of something so meaningful. . Keep dreaming! : Grab your copy tomorrow ❤️❤️❤️ : 📷 the legend @nikkmartin
@YI_OBJECTS x @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . To celebrate this year’s Africa Day, we have partnered with The Future Plate to bring you two versions of Africa’s most celebrated dishes – Jollof. With the help of @chef_opy and chef @william_chilila we have brought you two recipes to help you celebrate Africa Day, and to hopefully bring African cuisine into your every day. : Swipe or click the link in bio to see the full recipes . . INTRODUCING @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . A community made up of the leading Black chefs of our time, culture carriers & makers of change. United by our mission to make African & Caribbean Cuisines known for it’s quality, skill, passion and execution. : Under the brand is luxury events catering, brand partnerships, an academy (coming soon), consultancy, media production and a management division which exists to amplify the visibility and work of trailblazing Black chefs who are too often overlooked. : They have fed the likes of Zendaya, Sabrina Elba, Tom Holland, Nick Kyrgios, Issa Rae, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright, Kano and Ashley Walters and are fast becoming known for their culinary verve and are now the go-to caterer for African & Caribbean cuisine on a fine dining level. . . 📸@chefsignatures
@YI_OBJECTS x @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . To celebrate this year’s Africa Day, we have partnered with The Future Plate to bring you two versions of Africa’s most celebrated dishes – Jollof. With the help of @chef_opy and chef @william_chilila we have brought you two recipes to help you celebrate Africa Day, and to hopefully bring African cuisine into your every day. : Swipe or click the link in bio to see the full recipes . . INTRODUCING @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . A community made up of the leading Black chefs of our time, culture carriers & makers of change. United by our mission to make African & Caribbean Cuisines known for it’s quality, skill, passion and execution. : Under the brand is luxury events catering, brand partnerships, an academy (coming soon), consultancy, media production and a management division which exists to amplify the visibility and work of trailblazing Black chefs who are too often overlooked. : They have fed the likes of Zendaya, Sabrina Elba, Tom Holland, Nick Kyrgios, Issa Rae, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright, Kano and Ashley Walters and are fast becoming known for their culinary verve and are now the go-to caterer for African & Caribbean cuisine on a fine dining level. . . 📸@chefsignatures
@YI_OBJECTS x @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . To celebrate this year’s Africa Day, we have partnered with The Future Plate to bring you two versions of Africa’s most celebrated dishes – Jollof. With the help of @chef_opy and chef @william_chilila we have brought you two recipes to help you celebrate Africa Day, and to hopefully bring African cuisine into your every day. : Swipe or click the link in bio to see the full recipes . . INTRODUCING @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . A community made up of the leading Black chefs of our time, culture carriers & makers of change. United by our mission to make African & Caribbean Cuisines known for it’s quality, skill, passion and execution. : Under the brand is luxury events catering, brand partnerships, an academy (coming soon), consultancy, media production and a management division which exists to amplify the visibility and work of trailblazing Black chefs who are too often overlooked. : They have fed the likes of Zendaya, Sabrina Elba, Tom Holland, Nick Kyrgios, Issa Rae, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright, Kano and Ashley Walters and are fast becoming known for their culinary verve and are now the go-to caterer for African & Caribbean cuisine on a fine dining level. . . 📸@chefsignatures
@YI_OBJECTS x @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . To celebrate this year’s Africa Day, we have partnered with The Future Plate to bring you two versions of Africa’s most celebrated dishes – Jollof. With the help of @chef_opy and chef @william_chilila we have brought you two recipes to help you celebrate Africa Day, and to hopefully bring African cuisine into your every day. : Swipe or click the link in bio to see the full recipes . . INTRODUCING @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . A community made up of the leading Black chefs of our time, culture carriers & makers of change. United by our mission to make African & Caribbean Cuisines known for it’s quality, skill, passion and execution. : Under the brand is luxury events catering, brand partnerships, an academy (coming soon), consultancy, media production and a management division which exists to amplify the visibility and work of trailblazing Black chefs who are too often overlooked. : They have fed the likes of Zendaya, Sabrina Elba, Tom Holland, Nick Kyrgios, Issa Rae, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright, Kano and Ashley Walters and are fast becoming known for their culinary verve and are now the go-to caterer for African & Caribbean cuisine on a fine dining level. . . 📸@chefsignatures
@YI_OBJECTS x @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . To celebrate this year’s Africa Day, we have partnered with The Future Plate to bring you two versions of Africa’s most celebrated dishes – Jollof. With the help of @chef_opy and chef @william_chilila we have brought you two recipes to help you celebrate Africa Day, and to hopefully bring African cuisine into your every day. : Swipe or click the link in bio to see the full recipes . . INTRODUCING @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . A community made up of the leading Black chefs of our time, culture carriers & makers of change. United by our mission to make African & Caribbean Cuisines known for it’s quality, skill, passion and execution. : Under the brand is luxury events catering, brand partnerships, an academy (coming soon), consultancy, media production and a management division which exists to amplify the visibility and work of trailblazing Black chefs who are too often overlooked. : They have fed the likes of Zendaya, Sabrina Elba, Tom Holland, Nick Kyrgios, Issa Rae, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright, Kano and Ashley Walters and are fast becoming known for their culinary verve and are now the go-to caterer for African & Caribbean cuisine on a fine dining level. . . 📸@chefsignatures
@YI_OBJECTS x @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . To celebrate this year’s Africa Day, we have partnered with The Future Plate to bring you two versions of Africa’s most celebrated dishes – Jollof. With the help of @chef_opy and chef @william_chilila we have brought you two recipes to help you celebrate Africa Day, and to hopefully bring African cuisine into your every day. : Swipe or click the link in bio to see the full recipes . . INTRODUCING @THE_FUTUREPLATE . . A community made up of the leading Black chefs of our time, culture carriers & makers of change. United by our mission to make African & Caribbean Cuisines known for it’s quality, skill, passion and execution. : Under the brand is luxury events catering, brand partnerships, an academy (coming soon), consultancy, media production and a management division which exists to amplify the visibility and work of trailblazing Black chefs who are too often overlooked. : They have fed the likes of Zendaya, Sabrina Elba, Tom Holland, Nick Kyrgios, Issa Rae, Idris Elba, Letitia Wright, Kano and Ashley Walters and are fast becoming known for their culinary verve and are now the go-to caterer for African & Caribbean cuisine on a fine dining level. . . 📸@chefsignatures
Dreaming up something exciting ✨
In the @fthtsi with genius @bonaventurendikung talking about the new Berlin pavilion I’ve designed in Berlin for @hkw_berlin titled ‘Reflection in Numbers’ opening in June. We explore the highs – and lows – of football. : Words by Gisela Williams. Photography by Daniel Feistenauer : Link in bio
In the @fthtsi with genius @bonaventurendikung talking about the new Berlin pavilion I’ve designed in Berlin for @hkw_berlin titled ‘Reflection in Numbers’ opening in June. We explore the highs – and lows – of football. : Words by Gisela Williams. Photography by Daniel Feistenauer : Link in bio
In the @fthtsi with genius @bonaventurendikung talking about the new Berlin pavilion I’ve designed in Berlin for @hkw_berlin titled ‘Reflection in Numbers’ opening in June. We explore the highs – and lows – of football. : Words by Gisela Williams. Photography by Daniel Feistenauer : Link in bio
In the @fthtsi with genius @bonaventurendikung talking about the new Berlin pavilion I’ve designed in Berlin for @hkw_berlin titled ‘Reflection in Numbers’ opening in June. We explore the highs – and lows – of football. : Words by Gisela Williams. Photography by Daniel Feistenauer : Link in bio
In the @fthtsi with genius @bonaventurendikung talking about the new Berlin pavilion I’ve designed in Berlin for @hkw_berlin titled ‘Reflection in Numbers’ opening in June. We explore the highs – and lows – of football. : Words by Gisela Williams. Photography by Daniel Feistenauer : Link in bio
In the @fthtsi with genius @bonaventurendikung talking about the new Berlin pavilion I’ve designed in Berlin for @hkw_berlin titled ‘Reflection in Numbers’ opening in June. We explore the highs – and lows – of football. : Words by Gisela Williams. Photography by Daniel Feistenauer : Link in bio
📷 @nikkmartin
OMI OKUN – debuting my first film on the 6th June in Chicago a commission by @artonthemart – more details coming soon 🌊 🌊🌊
To mark my guest editorship of this special issue, i have created a limited-edition artwork for @fthtsi HTSI titled ‘Pouring Out Your Dreams’ : Pouring Out Your Dreams is a limited-edition print created for HTSI by Yinka Ilori. : This artwork represents the result of an extensive period of nurturing and cultivating ideas. : As they evolve and strengthen over time, they gradually form an accumulation of dreams. With consistency and care, they reach a point of readiness and burst into the world like a firework. It captures the moment of unleashing its energy in a mesmerising display of beauty. Dreams turned into blossoming flowers. : With all proceeds from the sale of this print going to support @thebaduway Badu in their incredible mission to expand, allowing talent to meet community in Africa and beyond. : This print is featured in my guest of the Financial Times ‘How To Spend It’ – guest edited by Yinka Ilori.” : Link in bio to purchase
Thank you all for trusting me ❤️ incredible @fthtsi team : 📷Oliver Holms @oliverholms
“When you don’t realize how loud you’re being, that is what joy sounds like,” says designer @yinka_ilori who uses an explosion of colors to transform public spaces into playgrounds for adults and children alike. Discover more about this “architect of joy” who just guest edited the Dream issue of HTSI (@fthtsi) at the link in bio. #DesignHotels
“When you don’t realize how loud you’re being, that is what joy sounds like,” says designer @yinka_ilori who uses an explosion of colors to transform public spaces into playgrounds for adults and children alike. Discover more about this “architect of joy” who just guest edited the Dream issue of HTSI (@fthtsi) at the link in bio. #DesignHotels
“When you don’t realize how loud you’re being, that is what joy sounds like,” says designer @yinka_ilori who uses an explosion of colors to transform public spaces into playgrounds for adults and children alike. Discover more about this “architect of joy” who just guest edited the Dream issue of HTSI (@fthtsi) at the link in bio. #DesignHotels
“When you don’t realize how loud you’re being, that is what joy sounds like,” says designer @yinka_ilori who uses an explosion of colors to transform public spaces into playgrounds for adults and children alike. Discover more about this “architect of joy” who just guest edited the Dream issue of HTSI (@fthtsi) at the link in bio. #DesignHotels
COMING SOON!🎥 Stay tuned for more on @yinka_ilori ‘s iconic @artonthemart projection, lighting up Chicago during @neocon_shows. 🎨✨
We were delighted to welcome Yinka Ilori, our latest guest creator, to Earthworks Ceramics to create his single-stem vessel for our upcoming ‘Secret Ceramics’ exhibition in partnership with FiredUp4. As you might guess from the name, the artist behind each piece is only revealed on purchase, so see if you can spot his work in the show, opening to the public at SoShiro Gallery next Wednesday. Huge thanks to Josh @earthworksceramics for his invaluable support in facilitating our mystery makers. @yinka_ilori @firedup4clay @so.shiro #londoncraftweek #craftsmanship #LCW24 #secretceramics #newexhibiton #firedup #yinkailori #socialimpact #ceramics #ceramicart