Food and beverage
January 4, 2023
The digital series offers bold vision and mission statements, opting to explore themes of originality and identity through the lens of young African creatives. Image credit: Hennessy
By Amirah Keaton
LVMH-owned Cognac brand Hennessy is in conversation with a mogul, artist and designer duo, all of whom open up on their respective pursuits in three newly-released digital drops.
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