Yeye’s Magical Indigo is a liberating story of 3 generations disconnected by the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Even though Nike is kidnapped from her home and family in Yorubaland, West Africa, and sold into slavery in South Carolina, USA, she finds a connection with her culture when she teaches her own daughter, Sella the secret ways of adire (ancient indigo textile). This book exposes young readers to the cultural exchange between West African and African-American history and tradition. The book also features poetic, traditional colloquialisms written by songwriter and musician Thandiwe (also known as one half of the duo OSHUN), and the vibrant illustration styles of visual artist and filmmaker Michael John McIntosh.
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Thandiwe Young is a NYC based 25 year old artist, writer, and priestess originating from Silver Spring, MD, best known as one half of the Hip-Hop/Soul duo OSHUN.
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Michael John McIntosh is a visual artist, filmmaker, graphic designer, and animator from Jamaica Queens, NY. He received his BFA from SVA in Manhattan,NY. McIntosh’s work features his original style, coined Roots- Surrealism, as well as a focus on abstract art.
