Pursuit of Freedom: Numéro Berlin x Hugo Kafumbi

Life in the creative world: an exclusive editorial by Theresa Kaindl

How can the creative world contribute to a better world if even itself is not truly free?  How can an artist free oneself from concepts and norms learnt? How can we still break rules not just for the sake of breaking rules but out of pursuit for true change, true creativity, true freedom and justice?  Congo-born rapper Hugo Kafumbi showed Numéro Berlin his very own perspective on freedom and creativity and why both has to go hand in hand.

Adopted from the Congo at the age of 14, hoping for a better future far from the war in his country, Kafumbi’s struggles continued. His life on the streets shaped him and his art tremendously. Today, he shares his life story in his music, exploring and discovering his voice as a young African artist living in Europe, shying away from the old norms and rules in the rap world. The recording artist now lives between Berlin and Prague. Check out our exclusive editorial and video below.

Team:

Photographer: Theresa Kaindl

Fashion Editor/ Styling: Sina Braetz

Talent: Hugo Kafumbi 

DOP: Pat Aldinger

1st AC: Davo Gaiser 

Colorist: Marina Starke

Hair & Makeup: Sutida Vestewig

Styling Assistance: Olivier Mohrińge

Retouching: Nina Mairer

Producer/Digital Operator: Franziskus Dornhege

Fashion:

Look 1: Suit, Vest and Shirt Lanvin, Shoes Dunhill, Necklace Chanel, Rings Hermès

Look 2: Suit Boss, Shirt Hermès, Boots Dsquared2

Look 3:  Suit, Vest and Shirt Lanvin, Shoes Dunhill, Necklace Chanel, Rings Hermès

Look 4: Look Balmain, Jewelry Hermès

Look 5: Look Kenzo, Shoes Givenchy, Necklace Talent’s Own

Look 6: 

Look Jacket Balenciaga, Pants Dunhill

Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

Celine by Hedi Slimane

Jacket and Pants Fendi, Shirt Ermenegildo Zegna

Look 7: Jacket Dunhill, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Model’s Own

Look 8: Suit Berluti, Shirt Paul Smith, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Shoes Hermès

Look 9: Coat Celine by Hedi Slimane, Shirt and Pants Giorgio Armani, Tie Hermès, Shoes Dunhill

Look 10: Jacket Dunhill, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Model’s Own

Look 11: Coat Balmain

Look 12: Jacket Dunhill, Pants Dsquared2, Necklace Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello, Boots Givenchy, Ring Hermès, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Model’s Own

Look 13: Look Kenzo, Shoes Givenchy, Necklace Talent’s Own

Look 14:  Suit Berluti, Shirt Paul Smith, Necklace Thomas Sabo, Shoes Hermès

Look 15: Suit, Vest and Shirt Lanvin, Necklace Chanel

Look 16: Suit and Boots Givenchy, Shirt Hermès, Necklace Thomas Sabo