goods that carry
something
with them.
objects, editions, and products from diaspora brands — curated for the people already in motion. each thing here comes from somewhere specific.
the market rotates.
small drops.
limited editions.
seasonal curation.
what circulates here
returns to community.
this is not a generic marketplace. every object here was chosen — not because it fits a category, but because it carries something: a tradition, a relationship, a place.
goods from lagos, kingston, nairobi, accra, abuja. from founders who are part of the distant cousins network. from artists whose work has been in the room with us.
proceeds support birthright programs, creative fellowships, and free access across the diaspora.
from lagos
— the zine —
2025–2026
Love Letters from Lagos — the Zine
the companion publication to the sold-out Love Letters from Lagos showcase. essays, images, and letters written across the diaspora — from west africa to west atlanta.
printed on uncoated stock. 48 pages. contributions from mmaadd cohort 0 artists, writers, and cultural practitioners.
in the market
hibiscus · ginger · clove. single-origin, zero additives. sourced within 100km of lagos.
nigerian cacao with baobab and uda pepper. ceremonial grade. single cooperative, abuja.
sourced directly from kiambu county smallholder farms. every bag supports 40+ farming families.
hand-printed kente-inspired canvas. natural dyes. traditional adinkra technique. 12 produced total.
signed prints from the love letters showcase. yardie studio · mmaadd institute alumni. 10 editions only.
from lagos
— zine —
the companion publication to the sold-out showcase. 48 pages. essays, images, and letters across the diaspora.
things we're moving with right now.
afrobeats, baile funk, dancehall, amapiano — one playlist, five cities.
request access →caroline shenaz hossein on economic solidarity in the black diaspora.
ask us →direct from kiambu county. arriving june 2026. be first in line.
notify me →new works from mmaadd cohort 0. dropping with the lfl gallery expansion.
see the gallery →diaspora brands
small-batch hibiscus and botanical drink concentrate. sourced within 100km of lagos. a founding brand in the distant cousins circle.
reserve →caribbean visual art and print studio. alumni of the mmaadd institute. works shown in atlanta, london, and kingston.
collect →farmer-owned tea cooperative in kiambu county. export-grade chai and specialty black tea. 40+ smallholder families.
reserve →contemporary adinkra-inspired textile and accessories. hand-printed using traditional techniques and natural dyes.
inquire →afro-latin cultural bridge organization. co-produced zobo + agave. building the corridor between west africa and latin america.
partner →proceeds support birthright programs, fellowships, reunions + free access.
distant cousins is a cultural platform powered by birthright — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit building economic infrastructure for african and diaspora communities.
proceeds from goods, memberships, and reunions support community programs, creative fellowships through mmaadd institute, and free access for those who need it.
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